How long do planning decisions take near Great Chilton?

The average planning decision time near Great Chilton is 286 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 Great Chilton?

The planning approval rate near Great Chilton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Chilton?

The most common type of planning application near Great Chilton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Chilton?

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Great Chilton, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Chilton, County Durham.

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About Great Chilton

Great Chilton is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, positioned east of Bishop Auckland and close to Chilton. This charming community offers a blend of rural living and proximity to larger urban centres, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.

District: County Durham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £100,195 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 054A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Chilton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Chilton.

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 Great Chilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Chilton.

- Woodland Barn Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0JY
Proposed erection of new dwelling to include detached garage (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Land Of Former Barn Great Chilton Farm Chilton
Erection of new dwelling and detached garage (part retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Great Chilton in County Durham

Property prices in Great Chilton show an average sale price of £100,195, 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 Great Chilton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Chilton 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 Great Chilton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Chilton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 286 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 Great Chilton.

With an average of 286 days, decisions near Great Chilton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Great Chilton were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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