Dent Bank, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dent Bank, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Dent Bank
Dent Bank is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham. Nestled on the northern side of Teesdale, it lies conveniently between Middleton-in-Teesdale and Newbiggin, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque region.
District: Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 067A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dent Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dent Bank.
- 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 Dent Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Dent Bank.
- - Ivy Cottage Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Discharge of standard biodiversity condition relating to Biodiversity Gain Plan and condition 4 (HMMP) pursuant to DM/25/00355/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Fellside Lodge Lanehead Barnard Castle DL12 0QT
Proposed single storey extension to the existing garage for a timber framed constructed workshop/studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Installation of 18 ground mounted solar panels including change of use of paddock to residential, associated ground works and boundary treatments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Single storey detached outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-02-15
View full details - - Stoney Gill Head Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QX
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stonework) and 4 (opening treatments) pursuant to permission DM/17/03753/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-01-22
View full details - - Hillcrest Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Change of Use of garden to paddock and erection of hay shed, stables and tack room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-09-11
View full details - - Stoney Gill Head Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QX
Construction of Garage, Workshop & Office, ancillary to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-11-16
View full details - - Dale Hurst 7 Cassell Bank Middleton-in-Teesdale Barnard Castle DL12 0UZ
Two storey side extension (Resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-11-08
View full details - - Dalehurst 7 Cassell Bank Middleton-in-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0UZ
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-07-31
View full details - - Hilltop Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Two storey extension to south and raise roof height
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-08
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Lanehead Middleside Barnard Castle DL12 0QU
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, and 9 of planning permission 6/2012/0265/DM: Demolition of part of outbuilding and erection of extension to adjacent dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-04-27
View full details - - Hill Top, Middleside, Middleton-In-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0QU
Erection of one wind turbine with a maximum tip height of 11.8 metres with associated infrastructure comprising of concrete foundation and underground cable to farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-06-03
View full details - - Ivy Cottage, Middleside, Middleton In Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0QU
Demolition of part of outbuilding and erection of extension to adjacent dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-09-11
View full details - - Hill Top, Middleside, Middleton In Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0QU
Erection of agricultural barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-04-03
View full details - - Seldom Seen Farm, Cassell Bank, Middleton-In-Teesdale,
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-12-01
View full details - - Rowan Lea, Cassell Bank, Middleton-In-Teesdale,
Erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-10-24
View full details - - Holmland, 10 Cassell Bank, Middleton-In-Teesdale
Conservatory to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-09-17
View full details - - Greystones, Middleside, Middleton-In-Teesdale,
Erection of general purpose agricultural building as an extension to existing corrugated sheet building (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-09-17
View full details - - 9 Dent Bank, Middleton-In-Teesdale,
Single storey kitchen extension, pitched roof to existing flat kitchen roof, internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-04-04
View full details - - Scarabrae,Cassell Bank Middleton-In-Teesdale
Conversion of private garage to form kitchen & extension to create a lobby
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-05-29
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A brief summary of Dent Bank in County Durham
Dent Bank is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham. Nestled on the northern side of Teesdale, it lies conveniently between Middleton-in-Teesdale and Newbiggin, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque region. It sits within the Middleton-in-Teesdale district.
Property prices in Dent Bank show an average sale price of £218,510, 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 Dent Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Dent Bank has one conservation area within its boundaries: Middleton-in-Teesdale. 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 Dent Bank includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Middle Crossthwaite SSSI, Middle Side & Stonygill Meadows SSSI, Park End Wood SSSI and 2 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Moor House-Upper Teesdale, North Pennine Dales Meadows; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Dent Bank 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 Dent Bank
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Dent Bank. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dent Bank maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dent Bank were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Middle Side planning applications
- Aukside planning applications
- Middleton in Teesdale planning applications
- Thringarth planning applications
- Bowbank planning applications
- Snaisgill planning applications
- High Dyke planning applications
- Newbiggin planning applications
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.