Croxdale, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croxdale, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Croxdale
Croxdale is a village located approximately 3 miles south of Durham City in County Durham, England, along the A167 road, which was once part of the Great North Road. The village is notable for the Croxdale Viaduct, a significant railway structure built in 1872, and it is positioned near the East Coast Main Line. Additionally, the Weardale Way long-distance footpath runs through the adjacent Croxdale Hall estate, making the area appealing for both residential and recreational development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 034C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croxdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croxdale.
- 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 Croxdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Croxdale.
- - Land South East Of 18 Foster Terrace Croxdale DH6 5HP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 4 (Landscaping), 6 (Land contamination) and 8 (Archaeology) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/00354/FPA for 5 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Croxdale And Hett Working Mens Club And Institute Front Street East Croxdale Durham DH6 5HX
Discharge of Condition 5 (Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02164/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Croxdale And Hett Working Mens Club And Institute Front Street East Croxdale Durham DH6 5HX
Change of use and extension to rear of the former working mens club (Sui-Generis) to supported living accommodation (C2) for 16 to 18 year olds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Croxdale in County Durham
Croxdale is a village located approximately 3 miles south of Durham City in County Durham, England, along the A167 road, which was once part of the Great North Road. The village is notable for the Croxdale Viaduct, a significant railway structure built in 1872, and it is positioned near the East Coast Main Line. Additionally, the Weardale Way long-distance footpath runs through the adjacent Croxdale Hall estate, making the area appealing for both residential and recreational development opportunities.
Property prices in Croxdale show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Croxdale a particularly low-crime area.
Croxdale has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnhall, Holywell, Sunderland Bridge, Tudhoe. 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 Croxdale includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Croxdale 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 Croxdale
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Croxdale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Croxdale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Croxdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Croxdale were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.