Harperley, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harperley, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harperley are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harperley
Harperley is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, positioned strategically between several nearby areas including Tantobie to the northeast and Stanley to the south. Its proximity to Tanfield Lea, East Kyo, and the west's Catchgate and Annfield Plain makes Harperley an interesting location for potential planning applications, reflecting its connectivity within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harperley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harperley.
- 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 Harperley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Harperley.
- - West Lodge Harperley Lane Harperley Stanley DH9 9TY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of a caravan/mobile home in rear garden for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Harperley Caravan Storage Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
Felling of T9 and T19 -TPO-DER-012
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
Variation of Condition 3 (landscaping implementation) pursuant to permission DM/21/01742/VOC (Change of use to provide extension of caravan/vehicle storage area and siting of three storage containers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Harperley Caravan Storage Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
T1 - Felling of one Conifer, T2 - Felling of one Western Red Cedar,T3- Felling of one Beech tree, T4 - Poplar - Crown reduction all round by up to 3m maximum (25% volume) to reduce the overall size an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
Variation of condition No 2 (approved plans) to planning application DM/19/02541/FPA (Change of use to provide extension of caravan/vehicle storage area and siting of three storage containers) to allo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-05-14
View full details - - Coldean Stud Peters Bank Harperley DH9 9TY
Discharge of condition 5 (hard and soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission DM/19/02295/VOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-06-22
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission DM/19/02541/FPA relating to lighting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-04-20
View full details - - Coldean Stud Peters Bank Harperley DH9 9TY DH9 9TY
Discharge of condition No 3 pursuant to approval DM/19/02295/VOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-10-21
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Road West Kyo DH9 9TY
Change of use to provide extension of caravan/vehicle storage area and siting of three storage containers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-08-07
View full details - - Coldean Stud Peters Bank Harperley DH9 9TY
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/X1355/W/18/3218968 to reposition the stables and riding arena
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-07-17
View full details - - Land West Of Peters Bank Cottage Peters Bank Harperley DH9 9TY
Erection of an equestrian worker's dwelling, garages, tack room, riding arena, and extension to stable building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-04-03
View full details - - Harperley House Harperley Road West Kyo Stanley DH9 9TY
Discharge of condition 3 (landscaping scheme) of planning permission DM/16/00929/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-09-22
View full details - - Harperley House Harperley Road West Kyo Stanley DH9 9TY
Change of use of car park to caravan and boat storage area, and erection of three storage containers (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-03-21
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Stanley County Durham Dh9 9ty
Replacement of 3 windows with windows of different design and material and the insertion of two new rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-05-01
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Stanley County Durham Dh9 9ty
Caravan park including amenity block, bin store and 1.8 metre high screen fence (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-04-26
View full details - - Harperley Hotel Harperley Stanley County Durham Dh9 9ty
Creation of caravan park to include to amenity block, bin store and screen fence
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-01-08
View full details - - Land To South East Of Bush Blades Farm Bushblades Lane Stanley County Durham
Erection of stable block, tack room and store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-05-25
View full details - - Land To South East Of Bush Blades Farm Bushblades Lane Stanley County Durham
Construction of stable block, change of use of land for keeping of horses and storage of a touring caravan for recreational use
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-10-18
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A brief summary of Harperley in County Durham
Harperley is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, positioned strategically between several nearby areas including Tantobie to the northeast and Stanley to the south. Its proximity to Tanfield Lea, East Kyo, and the west's Catchgate and Annfield Plain makes Harperley an interesting location for potential planning applications, reflecting its connectivity within the region.
Property prices in Harperley show an average sale price of £118,905, 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 Harperley a particularly low-crime area.
Harperley 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 Harperley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Harperley
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Harperley.
The most common application types near Harperley were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- White-le-Head planning applications
- Tantobie planning applications
- East Kyo planning applications
- West Kyo planning applications
- Tanfield Lea planning applications
- Oxhill planning applications
- Catchgate planning applications
- Harelaw planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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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.