Dipton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dipton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dipton are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dipton
Dipton is a village in County Durham, England, located northeast of Consett and approximately 3 miles southwest of Burnopfield. Its proximity to Annfield Plain further enhances its appeal for potential development and planning opportunities in the surrounding area.
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dipton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dipton.
- 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 Dipton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Dipton.
- - The Byres 4 Stobb House Farm Dipton DH9 9AX
Installation of solar panels to south elevation of roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - The Byres 4 Stobb House Farm Dipton DH9 9AX
Application to discharge Condition 10 of planning permision DM/18/01489/FPA to submit details of the external lighting to be installed for approval.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Buildings West Of Stob House Farm Dipton DH9 9AX
Application for discharge of conditions: 4 (materials), 5 (joinery details), 6 (roof lights), 8 (landscaping), 11 (parking/hardstanding), 12 (boundaries), 14 (contamination assessment) pursuant to pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-04-01
View full details - - Buildings West Of Stob House Farm Dipton DH9 9AX
Change of use from agricultural building to stables with associated external alterations and hardstanding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-11-01
View full details - - Building West Of Stob House Farm Harelaw DH9 9AX
Change of use of a former agricultural building to a single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-05-17
View full details - - Building West Of Stob House Farm Harelaw DH9 9AX
Change of use of a former agricultural building to a single dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-02-16
View full details - - Stob House Farm Harelaw Stanley DH9 9AX
Conversion of barn to single Dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-10-23
View full details - - 2 & 3 Stob House Farm Dipton Stanley County Durham Dh9 9ax
Change of use of residential annex for chiropody / podiatry practice
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-04-01
View full details - - 2 & 3 Stob House Farm Dipton Stanley County Durham Dh9 9ax
Advertising consent for the erection of three signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-04-01
View full details - - Stobilee North Road Harelaw County Durham Dh9 9ay
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-01-21
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A brief summary of Dipton in County Durham
Dipton is a village in County Durham, England, located northeast of Consett and approximately 3 miles southwest of Burnopfield. Its proximity to Annfield Plain further enhances its appeal for potential development and planning opportunities in the surrounding area. It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Dipton show an average sale price of £118,905, 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 Dipton a particularly low-crime area.
Dipton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Annfield Plain. 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 Dipton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dipton 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 Dipton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Dipton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dipton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Dipton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dipton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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