Faverdale, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Faverdale, County Durham.
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About Faverdale
Faverdale, located in the north-western part of Darlington, County Durham, has evolved from a rural landscape into a diverse suburb since the 20th century. Initially home to a large wagon works established in the 1920s, the area transitioned to a mix of industrial, residential, and rural land use following the closure of the wagon works in the 1960s. Today, Faverdale represents a blend of commercial and residential developments, making it a notable area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Faverdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Faverdale.
- 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 Faverdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Faverdale.
- 26/00243/FUL - Arriva Northeast Bus Depot Faverdale Darlington DL3 0PP
Installation of GRP Substation and LV Switch room, together with 11 No.150 kw EV charger units positioned on charger islands and verge areas with associated pole-mounted lighting
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-27 - - Land At The Entrance Of Faverdale Industrial Estate Faverdale Darlington
Part approval of details reserved by condition 20 (external plant) attached to planning permission 20/00852/FUL dated 19 July 2024 (Demolition of existing building and erection of six commercial units
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 3B Faverdale Retail Park Faverdale Industrial Estate Faverdale Darlington DL3 0PZ
Part Approval (Unit 3B only) of details reserved by Condition 20 (noise) attached to planning permission 20/00852/FUL dated 18 July 2024 (Demolition of existing building and erection of six commercial
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Telecommunications Base Station Faverdale Darlington
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to remove and replace 3 no. antennas and ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 71 Bellburn Lane Darlington DL3 0LW
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey side extension incorporating 2 no. roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Faverdale in County Durham
Faverdale, located in the north-western part of Darlington, County Durham, has evolved from a rural landscape into a diverse suburb since the 20th century. Initially home to a large wagon works established in the 1920s, the area transitioned to a mix of industrial, residential, and rural land use following the closure of the wagon works in the 1960s. Today, Faverdale represents a blend of commercial and residential developments, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Property prices in Faverdale show an average sale price of £152,330, 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 Faverdale a particularly low-crime area.
Faverdale has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West End, Stockton & Darlington Railway: Northgate, Cockerton Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Faverdale 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 Faverdale
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Faverdale. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Faverdale.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Faverdale were outline applications (7), telecoms (3), discharge of conditions (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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