Framwellgate Moor, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Framwellgate Moor, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Framwellgate Moor
Framwellgate Moor, located north of Durham in County Durham, England, is a village and civil parish that has seen its population grow from 5,404 in the 2011 Census to approximately 6,112 in a 2018 local report. The area is adjacent to Pity Me and Newton Hall, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 6,445 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 028A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Framwellgate Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Framwellgate Moor.
- 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 Framwellgate Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Framwellgate Moor.
- - Land To The South Of 26 And 27 Durham Terrace Framwellgate Moor DH1 5EH
Land To The South Of 26 And 27 Durham Terrace Framwellgate Moor
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 37 Durham Moor Crescent Durham DH1 5AS
Single storey rear extension of maximum length 4.5m, eaves height 3m, roof height 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 32 Lund Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5BJ
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 High Carr Road Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5AT
Single storey extension to the southern elevation including a front porch, storage and utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 9 Newcastle Terrace Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5EG
The existing use of the property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 3 St Cuthberts Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5EP
Proposed rear single storey flat roof extension with lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ES
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Sport England Community Use), 8 (Sport England FIFA Quality), and 13 (Contamination Verification) pursuant to consent DM/23/02201/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - High Carr House High Carr Road Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5AT
T1. Sweet Chestnut - Remove major deadwood found in the crown of the tree, T2. Oak - Remove major deadwood from tree close to house, T3. Oak - Remove major deadwood (Amended Description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 1 Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5JW
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to house in multiple occupation (C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 14 Brackenfield Road Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5HX
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO (C4) with rear bin and cycle store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ES
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/21/03497/FPA for alterations to fenestration, addition of automatic opening vents, modification of brick plinth, to increase the height of saw
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 21 Gray Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5BD
Change of use from C3 residential to C4 small HMO
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Framwellgate Moor in County Durham
Framwellgate Moor, located north of Durham in County Durham, England, is a village and civil parish that has seen its population grow from 5,404 in the 2011 Census to approximately 6,112 in a 2018 local report. The area is adjacent to Pity Me and Newton Hall, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,445 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Framwellgate Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Framwellgate Moor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Durham City. 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 Framwellgate Moor 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.
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Planning Activity in Framwellgate Moor
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Framwellgate Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Framwellgate Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Framwellgate Moor were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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