How long do planning decisions take near Etherley Dene?

The average planning decision time near Etherley Dene is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Etherley Dene?

The planning approval rate near Etherley Dene is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Etherley Dene?

The most common type of planning application near Etherley Dene is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Etherley Dene?

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Etherley Dene, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Etherley Dene, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Etherley Dene

Etherley Dene is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned to the west of Bishop Auckland. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to a larger town and potential development opportunities.

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 057A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Etherley Dene.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Etherley Dene based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Etherley Dene.

- 21 Rush Park Bishop Auckland DL14 6NR
Rear ground-floor and first-floor extension to the existing building, along with the enlargement of the existing garage to provide a study, utility room, and WC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 167 Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland DL14 6JT
Single storey rear extension, attached to existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 4 Ediscum Garth Bishop Auckland DL14 6UH
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-24
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- St Johns School And Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland DL14 6JT
Prior Notification (Class J) for 99.64kWp Solar PV system on a combination of flat and pitched roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Etherley Dene in County Durham

Property prices in Etherley Dene 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 Etherley Dene a particularly low-crime area.

Etherley Dene has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop Auckland. 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 Etherley Dene

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Etherley Dene. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Etherley Dene may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Etherley Dene were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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