What types of planning applications are most common near Craghead?

The most common type of planning application near Craghead is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Craghead, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Craghead, County Durham.

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About Craghead

Craghead is a historic village in County Durham, situated at the southern end of the valley near Stanley, along the main road connecting Stanley and Durham. Originally a civil parish established in 1869, it was merged with Stanley and Lanchester in 1937, with a population of 4,973 recorded in 1931. The village's mining heritage may influence local planning applications, making it essential for developers and researchers to consider its unique character and historical context.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £120,468 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
LSOA: County Durham 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Craghead.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craghead.

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 Craghead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Craghead.

- White House Farm Craghead Stanley County Durham Dh9 6en
Agricultural notification for the erection of a grain storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-10-13
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- White House Farm Craghead Stanley County Durham Dh9 6en
Conversion of redundant agricultural building into five dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-10-06
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- Land To The East Of White House Farm Lowery Lane Craghead Co.Durham
Agricultural determination for the erection of barn extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-09-19
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- Humble Burn Cottage Humbleburn Lane Stanley Blackhouse Durham
Change of use from cattle shed to green waste composting shed. NB; address is White House Farm, Craghead. As it is outside the Chester-le-Street District the application has been attached to the above
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-07-31
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- White House Farm Craghead Stanley County Durham Dh9 6en
Change of use from cattle shed to green waste composting shed (county council application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-07-30
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A brief summary of Craghead in County Durham

Property prices in Craghead show an average sale price of £120,468, 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 Craghead a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Craghead includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Craghead

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Craghead.

The most common application types near Craghead were discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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