What types of planning applications are most common near Esh?

The most common type of planning application near Esh is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Esh, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Esh, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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About Esh

Esh is a rural village and civil parish located approximately five miles north-west of Durham in County Durham, England. The village features St Cuthberts Cross, a historic stone cross dating back to 1687, alongside essential amenities including two primary schools, a pub, and two churches: St Michael and All Angels and St. Michael's. Surrounded by active farmland, Esh presents a quaint yet vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.

Population: 4,831 (2021)

District: County Durham

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
LSOA: County Durham 031D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Esh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Esh.

- Esh Church Of England Aided Primary School Front Street Esh Durham DH7 9QR
Oak growing near the boundary wall that is overhanging the public footpath and growing towards the road and telephone services, to be crown cleaned, and reduced back from the footpath and crown lifted
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Esh in County Durham

Property prices in Esh show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Esh a particularly low-crime area.

Esh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Esh. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Esh includes 4 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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Planning Activity in Esh

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

The most common application types near Esh were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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