Edmondsley, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Edmondsley, County Durham.
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About Edmondsley
Edmondsley is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just a few miles south-west of Chester-le-Street. It is nestled near the villages of Craghead and Sacriston, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local developments.
Population: 581 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Edmondsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edmondsley.
- 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 Edmondsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Edmondsley.
- - Edmondsley Primary School Edmondsley Durham DH7 6DU
Demolition of an existing temporary structure and the siting of a modular classroom for use as a nursery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Edmondsley in County Durham
Edmondsley is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just a few miles south-west of Chester-le-Street. It is nestled near the villages of Craghead and Sacriston, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 581 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Edmondsley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Edmondsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waldridge Fell SSSI; 5 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, Edmondsley 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 Edmondsley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Edmondsley.
The most common application types near Edmondsley were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Sacriston planning applications
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- Witton Gilbert planning applications
- Holmside planning applications
- Newfield planning applications
- Craghead planning applications
- Waldridge planning applications
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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.