How long do planning decisions take near Greatham?

The average planning decision time near Greatham is 58 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 Greatham?

The planning approval rate near Greatham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greatham?

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

How can I track planning applications near Greatham?

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Greatham, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greatham, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Greatham are administered by Hartlepool Borough Council. View the full Hartlepool Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Greatham

Greatham is a village and civil parish within the borough of Hartlepool, County Durham, with a population of 2,132 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated about three miles south of Hartlepool town centre, this area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its proximity to urban amenities and the surrounding community.

Population: 1,840 (2021)

District: Hartlepool

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £143,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hartlepool
Parliamentary constituency: Hartlepool
LSOA: Hartlepool 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greatham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Greatham.

- 17 HIGH STREET GREATHAM HARTLEPOOL TS25 2EN
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to short-term holiday accommodation (Sui Generis), including minor internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 5 HIGH STREET GREATHAM HARTLEPOOL TS25 2EN
Listed building consent to replace affected coping stones with like for like and raking out deteriorated mortar and re-bedding
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-11-21
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- 22 HIGH STREET GREATHAM HARTLEPOOL TS25 2EN
Tree works in the Greatham Conservation Area to remove 1 no. Hazel tree damaging fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-11-17
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- TOWN FARM OLD STOCKTON ROAD GREATHAM HARTLEPOOL
Demolition and re-construction of boundary wall and erection of a timber greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Greatham in County Durham

Property prices in Greatham show an average sale price of £143,490, 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 Greatham a particularly low-crime area.

Greatham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greatham. 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 Greatham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast. 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 Greatham

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Greatham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greatham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Greatham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greatham were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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