East Blackdene, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Blackdene, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About East Blackdene
East Blackdene is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, England, positioned north of the River Wear, across from St John's Chapel. Originally part of a single farm owned by the Bishop of Durham, the area was subdivided between the 15th and 17th centuries, leading to the development of this small cluster settlement, akin to its counterpart, West Blackdene. For those researching planning applications, East Blackdene's historical development and rural setting may provide context for potential projects in the area.
District: Stanhope
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 042A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Blackdene.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Blackdene.
- 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 East Blackdene based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near East Blackdene.
- - Brokenway House Hood Street St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland DL13 1RR
T1-Fell- Ash Tree, T2-Fell- Beech Tree, T3-Remove overhanging lower limb-Willow Tree. Section 211 notice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Plot 4 Land East Of Longdale Grove Hood Street St Johns Chapel DL13 1QN
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/15/00486/FPA to amend the approved house type on Plot 4 and to revise the approved hard landscaping materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - High Fairhills Huntshieldford St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland DL13 1RQ
Demolition of the existing single storey garage and construction of a new garage with first floor storage area/workshop for domestic use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 43 Hood Street St Johns Chapel DL13 1QL
Proposed construction of new dwelling and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Methodist Chapel Hood Street St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QL
Residential conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-02-15
View full details - - St John's Chapel Industrial Estate
Retention of employment land location
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-12-03
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A brief summary of East Blackdene in County Durham
East Blackdene is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, England, positioned north of the River Wear, across from St John's Chapel. Originally part of a single farm owned by the Bishop of Durham, the area was subdivided between the 15th and 17th centuries, leading to the development of this small cluster settlement, akin to its counterpart, West Blackdene. For those researching planning applications, East Blackdene's historical development and rural setting may provide context for potential projects in the area. It sits within the Stanhope district.
Property prices in East Blackdene show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 East Blackdene a particularly low-crime area.
East Blackdene has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ireshopeburn, Newhouse and West Blackdene, St John's Chapel, East Blackdene. 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 East Blackdene includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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 East Blackdene
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near East Blackdene.
The most common application types near East Blackdene were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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