Cowshill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cowshill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Cowshill
Cowshill is a village located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, positioned at the head of Weardale, nestled between Lanehead and Wearhead. As of the 2001 census, the village had a population of 156, making it a small but distinct community with potential implications for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 156
District: Stanhope
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 042C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cowshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cowshill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cowshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Cowshill.
- - RA Dalton Limited Burtreeford Cowshill Bishop Auckland DL13 1DB
Erection of an agricultural general purpose infill building to create a covered yard area
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Byre House Copthill Cowshill Bishop Auckland DL13 1AB
Removal of condition 6 of planning permission 3/2001/0390 (Change of use and extension of former agricultural buildings to business and residential use and associated works) to remove business use res
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-05-07
View full details - - Java Barn Copthill Cowshill Bishop Auckland DL13 1AB
Discharge of condition 4 (Access retaining wall details) pursuant of planning application DM/17/03729/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-09-25
View full details - - Cowshill War Memorial Cowshill
Replacement of existing concrete coping stones with natural stone, creation of new steps, installation of guardrail.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-08-24
View full details - - Land To The North Of Graveyard 'Java Barn' Copthill Cowshill DL13 1AB
Conversion of redundant building to holiday accommodation, including extension to the north
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-11-13
View full details - - Dales Farm Cowshill Bishop Auckland DL13 1AD
Single storey side extension - amendment to planning permission 3/2010/0338
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-11-23
View full details - - Dales Farm Cowshill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1AD
Addition of single storey garage to side of dwelling over site of previous outbuilding/garage/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-07-16
View full details - - The Byre House (Business Name - Eco It) Copthill Farm High Copthill Cowshill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1AB
Raise roof, install wood slider sash windows and replacement back door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-06-19
View full details - - The Byre House (Business Name - Eco It) Copthill Farm High Copthill Cowshill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1AB
Change of use and extension of former agricultural buildings to business and residential use and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2001-07-31
View full details - - Dales Farm Cowshill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1AD
Change of use of part of farmhouse to holiday accommodation (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2001-01-12
View full details - - Dales Farm Cowshill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1AD
Telecommunications mono pole and cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2000-11-03
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A brief summary of Cowshill in County Durham
Cowshill is a village located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, positioned at the head of Weardale, nestled between Lanehead and Wearhead. As of the 2001 census, the village had a population of 156, making it a small but distinct community with potential implications for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 156. It sits within the Stanhope district.
Property prices in Cowshill show an average sale price of £133,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cowshill a particularly low-crime area.
Cowshill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cowshill, Wearhead. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cowshill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cornriggs Meadows SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Dales Meadows. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowshill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Cowshill
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cowshill.
The most common application types near Cowshill were outline applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.