What types of planning applications are most common near Eldon?

The most common type of planning application near Eldon is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Eldon, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eldon, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eldon are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Eldon

Eldon is a village located in County Durham, England, just a few miles south-west of Bishop Auckland and close to Shildon. Notably, it is associated with the title of the Earls of Eldon, making it a point of interest for those researching local heritage and planning applications in the area.

Population: 371 (2021)

District: County Durham

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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 064C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eldon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eldon.

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 Eldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Eldon in County Durham

Property prices in Eldon 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 Eldon a particularly low-crime area.

Eldon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shildon. 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.

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Planning Activity in Eldon

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Eldon.

The most common application types near Eldon were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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