Search Craghead planning applications
22 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Craghead · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 1 The Courtyard Edward Street Craghead Stanley DH9 6EWAwaiting decisionGround floor utility & conservatory extension, first floor bedroom extensionReceived 6 Oct 2026DM/26/02650/FPA
- Humble Burn Cottage Humbleburn Lane Edmondsley Durham DH7 6EWAwaiting decisionVariation of Conditions 7 & 8 pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02346/FPAVariation of ConditionReceived 30 Mar 2026DM/26/00819/VOC
- Land To The South East Of 12 To 14 Bloemfontein Place The Middles StanleyAwaiting decisionDemolition of stable block and development of 33 dwellings (Use Class C3), open space, and associated landscaping and infrastructure (Amended)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 8 Dec 2025DM/25/03412/FPA
- Land At Lowery Lane Humbleburn Lane Edmondsley DH7 6ENRefusedImportation of soils to raise field levels to prevent flooding and stabilise the adjoining highwayFull Planning ApplicationReceived 21 May 2018Decided 16 Jul 2021DM/18/01558/WAS
- 11 Beechgrove Terrace Blackhouse Durham DH7 6EJApprovedVariation of condition 2 pursuant to DM/15/03849/FPA regarding changing the roof specification from tiled roof to glass roof with brown upvc raftersVariation of ConditionReceived 29 Feb 2016Decided 26 Apr 2016DM/16/00634/VOC
Planning in Craghead
No decisions near Craghead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Craghead in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Craghead
Postcode districts
DH7 222 applications in the last 12 monthsDH9 73 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Craghead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Craghead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Craghead has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Craghead 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Craghead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Craghead.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.