Embleton, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Embleton, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Embleton

Embleton is a hamlet located in County Durham, now part of the parish of Sedgefield, situated approximately 3 miles east of Sedgefield and 4 miles west of Hartlepool. Once known as "Elmdene," the area reflects its historical roots as a medieval village and manor, and it is characterized by its single farmstead and the ruins of a small church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. With a population of just 80 in 1961, Embleton offers a quaint setting for planning applications, given its rich history and rural landscape.

District: Sedgefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £195,066 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary constituency: Stockton North
LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Embleton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Embleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Embleton in County Durham

Property prices in Embleton show an average sale price of £195,066, 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 Embleton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Embleton includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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