Easington Colliery, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Easington Colliery, County Durham.
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About Easington Colliery
Easington Colliery is a village located in County Durham, England, with a rich history rooted in coal mining. Positioned north of Horden and east of Easington, the village recorded a population of 5,022 in the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight increase from 4,959 in 2001. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to community development and infrastructure projects.
Population: 4,646 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £121,231 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 037C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Easington Colliery.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Easington Colliery.
- 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 Easington Colliery based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Easington Colliery.
- - 15 Springfield Terrace Grants Houses Peterlee SR8 3TB
Single storey extension and associated works comprising additional bedrooms, living room, bathroom, garden room and kitchen/dining room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 4 Horden Grange Easington Colliery Peterlee SR8 3FJ
Retention of material change of use of land to enclosed side/rear garden curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of Easington Colliery in County Durham
Easington Colliery is a village located in County Durham, England, with a rich history rooted in coal mining. Positioned north of Horden and east of Easington, the village recorded a population of 5,022 in the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight increase from 4,959 in 2001. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to community development and infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,646 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Easington Colliery show an average sale price of £121,231, 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 Easington Colliery a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Easington Colliery includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hawthorn Dene SSSI, Durham Coast SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 9 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Easington Colliery
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Easington Colliery. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Easington Colliery.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Easington Colliery were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Thorpe planning applications
- Horden planning applications
- Easington planning applications
- Peterlee planning applications
- Hawthorn planning applications
- Blackhall Colliery planning applications
- Hesleden planning applications
- Parkside 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.