Esh Winning, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Esh Winning, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Esh Winning
Esh Winning is a village in County Durham, located in the picturesque Deerness Valley, approximately 5 miles west of Durham. Once home to a colliery, this area presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its historical and geographical context.
Population: 3,666
District: Brandon and Byshottles
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Town Insights
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 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Esh Winning.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Esh Winning.
- 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 Winning based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Esh Winning.
- - 3 George Street Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PF
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children's residential home (Use Class C2), accommodating a maximum of two children
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Acton Lodge Acton Road Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PN
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/01899/FPA to extend single storey extension to north, reposition garage to east and install bifold doors, insert additio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 25 Hill View Esh Winning Durham DH7 9LD
Single storey front/side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Acton Lodge Acton Road Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PN
Removal of clump of 12 Norway spruce trees protruding from northern edge of compartment. - TPO-PN1-325
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - McCorama House 11 West View Lymington Esh Winning Durham DH7 9NJ
Porch and convert attic into a bedroom with rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Esh Winning in County Durham
Esh Winning is a village in County Durham, located in the picturesque Deerness Valley, approximately 5 miles west of Durham. Once home to a colliery, this area presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its historical and geographical context. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,666. It sits within the Brandon and Byshottles district.
Property prices in Esh Winning 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 Winning a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Esh Winning 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Esh Winning 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 Esh Winning
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Esh Winning. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Esh Winning may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Esh Winning were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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