Craigside, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Craigside, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Craigside
Craigside is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, near the River Wear and just west of Crook. Its picturesque setting and proximity to the river make it an appealing area for planning applications, particularly for residential and recreational developments.
District: Wolsingham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 051C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Craigside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craigside.
- 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 Craigside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Craigside.
- - Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Crook DL15 8DX
Lawful Development Certificate for the continued use of land and buildings for storage and haulage purposes (Use Class B8) with operational development comprising the erection of 1 No. steel framed bu
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Crook DL15 8DX
Discharge of condition 5 (sample panel of stone) of planning permission DM/15/03481/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-09-01
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Crook County Durham DL15 8DX
Discharge conditions 4 (Fence and Gate details) and 5 (Sample panel of stone) of planning permission DM/15/03481/FPA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-02-25
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Bishop Auckland County Durham DL15 8DX
Erection of entrance gate and flanking wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-11-09
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Bishop Auckland County Durham DL15 8DX
Retention of entrance gate and erection of wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-07-15
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp (Craigside) Durham Road Harperley Durham DL15 8DX
Change of use of existing buildings to two no. residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-06-04
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp (Craigside) Durham Road Harperley Durham DL15 8DX
Change of use of hut 16 to cheese making facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-05-08
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp (Craigside) Durham Road Harperley Bishop Auckland DL15 8DX
Erection of protective enclosures to former theatre and canteen huts
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-07-10
View full details - - Harperley Pow Camp Cragside Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL15 9DX
Erection of 2 no. Temporary steel framed clad sheds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-07-18
View full details - - Harperley POW Camp (Craigside) Durham Road Harperley Bishop Auckland DL15 8DX
Heritage business attractions, holiday accommodation, garden centre, nursery, tearoom and extension, farm shop, managers dwelling and annex, car park, caravan and campsite, demolition of craigside
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-02-21
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A brief summary of Craigside in County Durham
Craigside is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, near the River Wear and just west of Crook. Its picturesque setting and proximity to the river make it an appealing area for planning applications, particularly for residential and recreational developments. It sits within the Wolsingham district.
Property prices in Craigside show an average sale price of £144,110, 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 Craigside a particularly low-crime area.
Craigside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Craigside includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Craigside 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 Craigside
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Craigside.
The most common application types near Craigside were amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.