Hallgarth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hallgarth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hallgarth are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hallgarth
Hallgarth is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just east of the city of Durham. Situated within the parish of Pittington, Hallgarth offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 034D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hallgarth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hallgarth.
- 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 Hallgarth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Hallgarth.
- - Littletown House Littletown Lane Littletown Durham DH6 1PU
Various tree works as outlined within the submitted 'Tree Condition Survey & Report' dated 5th January 2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 31 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Change of use from dwelling to mixed use as dwelling and office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-02-22
View full details - - Garden Of 2 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/18/03756/FPA for the erection of a single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-11-11
View full details - - Garden Of 2 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Discharge of condition 3 of planning approval DM/18/03756/FPA for dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-05-27
View full details - - Garden Of 2 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of detached house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-12-05
View full details - - 30 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Replace integral garage with two storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-05-11
View full details - - 12 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of first floor extension to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-09
View full details - - 37 South End High Pittington Durham DH6 1AG
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear elevation, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.7
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-10-02
View full details - - 2 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Change of use from open space to private garden including creation of gravel driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-09-05
View full details - - 6 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to rear and pitched roof porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-09-21
View full details - - 65 South End High Pittington Durham DH6 1AQ
Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-03-16
View full details - - 62 South End High Pittington Durham DH6 1AQ
Erection of single storey pitched roof extension to rear and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2005-03-21
View full details - - 12 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-07-01
View full details - - 39 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to side of existing dwelling incorporating balcony to front elevation, and single storey pitched roof extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-10-27
View full details - - 31 Church Vale High Pittington Durham DH6 1AH
Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to side of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-10-07
View full details - - 63 South End High Pittington Durham DH6 1AQ
Erection of conservatory to rear of existing dwelling (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-05-27
View full details - - 63 South End High Pittington Durham DH6 1AQ
Erection of single storey sun room extension to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-03-18
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A brief summary of Hallgarth in County Durham
Hallgarth is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just east of the city of Durham. Situated within the parish of Pittington, Hallgarth offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area.
Property prices in Hallgarth show an average sale price of £184,444, 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 Hallgarth a particularly low-crime area.
Hallgarth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pittington Hallgarth. 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 Hallgarth includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): High Moorsley SSSI, Pittington Hill SSSI, Sherburn Hill SSSI and 1 more. 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, Hallgarth 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 Hallgarth
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hallgarth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hallgarth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hallgarth were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Littletown planning applications
- Sherburn Hill planning applications
- Pittington planning applications
- High Moorsley planning applications
- Sherburn planning applications
- Elemore Vale planning applications
- Hetton-le-Hill planning applications
- Belmont planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.