Greencroft, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greencroft, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Greencroft are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greencroft
Greencroft is a village and parish located in County Durham, England, positioned between the towns of Lanchester and Annfield Plain. This area may present opportunities for planning applications due to its distinct community profile and strategic location within the region.
Population: 304 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greencroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greencroft.
- 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 Greencroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
143 planning applications found near Greencroft.
- - Land To The North Of Holly House Annfield Plain DH9 7XF
1. Willow x11 - fell as close to current ground level as practical, 2. Sycamore - prune back the overhanging branches from the adjacent property by 4m - Section 211 notice
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 24 Annfield Place Greencroft Stanley DH9 8NP
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Club 24 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HU
Proposed externally illuminated fascia signage to the front and side of building (with 3D and vinyl lettering).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Club 24 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HU
Change of use from business centre Class E(g) to new convenience store Class E(a) at ground floor and extension of existing residential (C3) at first floor. New shop frontage at ground floor level wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 26 The Croft Greencroft Stanley DH9 8NQ
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 6 metres and a total height of 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Catchgate Primary School Blackett Street Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8LX
Prior notification for the demolition of Catchgate Primary swimming pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 20 Railway Gardens Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8QB
Detached outbuilding in rear garden (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - 21 Cedar Court Catchgate Stanley DH9 8LY
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5.54 metres, an eaves height of 2.7 metres and a total height of 3.8 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 21 Cedar Court Catchgate Stanley DH9 8LY
Single story rear extension - APPLICATION WITHDRAWN - HPN TO BE SUBMITTED
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 7 Wolsingham Terrace Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8QJ
Conservatory to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Land East Of Railway Villa Granville Avenue Annfield Plain DH9 8JF
Discharge of conditions 3 (sample panel), 6 (native species hedgerow), 7 (bird boxes) and 8 (broadband) pursuant to DM/23/03715/FPA (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Land East Of Railway Villa Granville Avenue Annfield Plain DH9 8JF
Erection of 2no dwellings with associated parking and enclosures
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 2 Syke View Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8JU
Construction of one dormer bungalow with three bedrooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - 24 Ryde Terrace Catchgate Stanley DH9 8HQ
Front and rear dormer windows to existing loft space, render finish to all elevations, new windows and velux window to rear kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - Land North Of Moorfield Collierley Vicarage Bourne Terrace Annfield Plain DH9 8QS
Construction of two dormer bungalows (amended 18.8.22)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-10-25
View full details - - 50 Hamsterley Gardens Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8JR
Single storey replacement side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-12
View full details - - Fergusons Tyres Dunn Street Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8JX
Siting of two storage containers and erection of overhead canopy (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-10-25
View full details - - 22 Fines Park Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8QX
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3 metres, an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a total height of 2.6 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-03-20
View full details - - 7 Bourne Terrace Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8QT
Conversion of existing garage and former stable block into annex with the installation of two dormer windows and an extension to the first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-02-04
View full details - - Former Club To The East Of 1 Dunn Street Annfield Plain DH9 8JX
Change of use from club to dwelling and erection of side garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-09-12
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A brief summary of Greencroft in County Durham
Greencroft is a village and parish located in County Durham, England, positioned between the towns of Lanchester and Annfield Plain. This area may present opportunities for planning applications due to its distinct community profile and strategic location within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 304 (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 Greencroft a particularly low-crime area.
Greencroft has one conservation area within its boundaries: Annfield Plain. 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 Greencroft includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greencroft and Langley Moor SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greencroft 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 Greencroft
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Greencroft. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Greencroft.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Greencroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greencroft were full planning applications (8), outline applications (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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