Evenwood, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Evenwood, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Evenwood
Evenwood is a village located in County Durham, England, southwest of Bishop Auckland. It falls within the civil parish of Evenwood and Barony, which had a population of 2,534, decreasing to 2,455 according to the 2011 Census. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,455
District: Evenwood and Barony
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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 064E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Evenwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Evenwood.
- 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 Evenwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
143 planning applications found near Evenwood.
- - 45 Newholme Crescent Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RZ
Demolish existing out-buildings and construct a new double domestic garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 1G Shirley Close Evenwood
Demolition of garage block containing 8 No. garages.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - Evenwood And Ramshaw Family Centre The Randolph Centre Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE
Replace frontage of the entrance of the building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Land To The North East Of 14 Gordon Lane Ramshaw Bishop Auckland DL14 0NL
Certificate of lawfulness for the use of the land for kennelling and training racing greyhounds and associated buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-08
View full details - - Oaks Bank Farm 6 Oaks Bank Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9SD
Proposed conversion of existing attached garage/outbuilding to habitable space (including external alterations) and conversion of detached garage building to family member annex with single storey ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Whistle Crag Shirley Close Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RG
Removal of existing roof and construction of new roof with increased ridge height to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - 16 Delaware Avenue Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RR
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 5 pursuant to planning permission DM/21/02963/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-23
View full details - - Welfare Cricket Ground Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE
Discharge of condition 5 from planning permission DM/23/00449/FPA to agree hedgerow planting scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - - Welfare Cricket Ground Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE
Permanent cricket nets next to existing cricket pitch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-02-16
View full details - - 75 Newholme Crescent Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RZ
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-10-07
View full details - - 15 Rochdale Street Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RP
Single storey rear extension. 1 1/2 storey side extension to replace existing garage. Private garage to existing adjacent parking area. Pitched roof over existing flat roof to front bay window and por
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - Cornerstone Christian Centre Swan Street Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RN
Replacement Summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-07-26
View full details - - 16 Delaware Avenue Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RR
Detached domestic garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - The Randolph Centre Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE
Installation of door (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-07-01
View full details - - 5 Provident Terrace Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RS
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - 2 Oaks House Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9SB
Single storey extension to side with balcony above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-03-02
View full details - - Haggerleazes Farm 10 The Mill Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9SN
Convert farm building to kennelling with associated external runs and food preparation area. Dog grooming for the kennels and 2 external appointments a day. Conversion of separate garage to dog daycar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - Land Opposite Joss House Brookside Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RA
T1 Sycamore - Crown lift to 4.5 metres, remove epicormic growth, sever Ivy and 2 metre lateral reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-04-10
View full details - - 17 Lynas Place Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RF
Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and hardstanding to front (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-11-06
View full details - - Durham Careline Bowes Court Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland DL14 9RE
Building to house two 45kW biomass boilers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-11-01
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A brief summary of Evenwood in County Durham
Evenwood is a village located in County Durham, England, southwest of Bishop Auckland. It falls within the civil parish of Evenwood and Barony, which had a population of 2,534, decreasing to 2,455 according to the 2011 Census. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,455. It sits within the Evenwood and Barony district.
Property prices in Evenwood 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 Evenwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Evenwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Evenwood 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 Evenwood
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Evenwood. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Evenwood.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Evenwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Evenwood were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.