Eastbourne, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastbourne, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eastbourne are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a former village now incorporated into the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England. Located just east of Darlington's town centre, it presents opportunities for planning applications in a developing area with a blend of historical and modern features.
District: Darlington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,369 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastbourne.
- 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 Eastbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Eastbourne.
- - Pavement Adjacent To 163 Yarm Road Darlington DL1 1ED
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 2 no. above ground cabinets to house electronic equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 5 Whitwell Road Darlington DL1 4NT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - demolition of existing garage to allow for the erection of single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 26/00311/FUL - 86 Eastbourne Road Darlington DL1 4ER
Demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of replacement single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-26 - - Outside 93-109 Dinsdale Crescent Darlington DL1 1EZ
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 3 Larkspur Drive Darlington DL1 1HX
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 1986 (No.5) - 2 no. Lawson Cypress crown reduction 3-4m, crown lift upto 3m and prune back over hanging branches over neighbouring garden to boundar
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 34 The Mead Darlington DL1 1EX
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 10m medium pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 32 The Mead Darlington DL1 1EX
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 10m medium pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 22 The Mead Darlington DL1 1EX
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 10m medium pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 27 The Mead Darlington DL1 1EU
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 10m medium pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Outside 93-109 Dinsdale Crescent Darlington DL1 1EZ
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 113 Kensington Gardens Darlington DL1 4NH
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating the installation of 3-no. roof lights (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Rehabilitation Centre Hundens Lane Darlington DL1 1DT
Work to a tree protected under Tree Preservation Order 2005 (No.4) T1 - 1 no. Plane - minor crown lift over building to give a 2m clearance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 2 Lynton Gardens Darlington DL1 4PB
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No new 10M Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Eastbourne Sports Complex Bourne Avenue Darlington DL1 1LJ
Approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (details of changing rooms and toilet block) attached to planning permission 22/01006/DC dated 9 January 2023 (Proposed new 3G pitch, associated floodlighti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Eastbourne in County Durham
Eastbourne is a former village now incorporated into the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England. Located just east of Darlington's town centre, it presents opportunities for planning applications in a developing area with a blend of historical and modern features. It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Eastbourne show an average sale price of £321,369, 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 Eastbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Eastbourne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stockton & Darlington Railway: Northgate, Haughton-le-Skerne, Parkgate. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Eastbourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eastbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eastbourne were telecoms (9), outline applications (5), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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