Gainford, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gainford, County Durham.
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Planning applications in Gainford are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gainford
Gainford, located on the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, is a village positioned midway between Barnard Castle and Darlington, close to Winston. Its OS map reference is NZ 1716, making it a notable point for planning applications in the region due to its strategic location and proximity to key towns.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £169,943 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015B
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gainford.
- 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 Gainford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
196 planning applications found near Gainford.
- - 12 Waters End Gainford Darlington DL2 3DU
1 Leylandii - remove regrowth of tree by 4m, 2. Leylandii - remove top growth of tree by 4m - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Site Of The Former St Peters School Main Road Gainford DL2 3BQ
Discharge of conditions 3 (sustainability statement), 4 (windows and doors) and 7 (hedge planting) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/03012/VOC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Land To The South Of 23 Main Road Gainford DL2 3BE
T1 Oak - Deadwood, prune to highway specifications; T2 Beech - Remove rubbing branches, prune to highway specifications (S211 Notice)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Site Of The Former St Peters School Main Road Gainford DL2 3BQ
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan condition pursuant to DM/25/03012/VOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Land West Of 26 Low Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DS
Felling of one sycamore tree - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Site Of The Former St Peters School Main Road Gainford DL2 3BQ
Variation of condition 12 (phasing) pursuant to DM/24/01421/FPA for the erection of 5 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Sentosa Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3BQ
Lime tree, dead wood removal and crown lift to 2 metres. Sycamore tree, dead wood removal requirements are minimal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL
Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - 16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL
Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Sentosa Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3BQ
Sentosa Main Road Gainford Tree Preservation Order 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Hazel Grove 23 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL
Crown lift silver birch to 3m above ground level trees (1), (2) and (3). Remove overhanging bow threatening wall and over neighbour's land tree (2). Crown reduce and prune apple tree (4) 1-2m, cherry
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Sentosa Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3BQ
Lime - 1/3 reduction required, deadwood removal necessary, crown lift to 4/5 metres, epic growth to be removed. Sycamore - Epic growth removal required, deadwood removal. - Section 211 notice
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 6 Tees View Gainford Darlington DL2 3DX
H1 Hawthorn Hedge - Crown reduce by 2metres and trim back hard with hedge cutters. T1 Conifer Tree - Trim back with hedge cutters ensuring tree remains green. - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - St Osmunds Presbytery Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3DZ
T1386- Crown Clean T7- Remove Deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 4 Waters End Gainford Darlington DL2 3DU
Rear extension of kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Snow Hall Main Road Gainford DL2 3BL
New residential development of 1 dwelling house with attached self contained annex (Use Class C3) and 1 holiday let (Use Class C3) with associated works and mitigation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 22 Low Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DS
Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 5 Low Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DS
Proposed rear extension, convert outbuildings to form ancillary annex and erection of gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - 4 Eden Lane Gainford Darlington DL2 3BG
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - 28 Low Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DS
Alterations to outbuilding and internal reconfiguration to accommodate second floor WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Gainford in County Durham
Gainford, located on the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, is a village positioned midway between Barnard Castle and Darlington, close to Winston. Its OS map reference is NZ 1716, making it a notable point for planning applications in the region due to its strategic location and proximity to key towns.
Property prices in Gainford show an average sale price of £169,943, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Gainford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gainford. 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 Gainford 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 Gainford
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Gainford. Of these, 96% 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 Gainford 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 Gainford were tree works (15), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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