Hart, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hart, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Hart
Hart is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just northwest of Hartlepool. This area is characterized by its quaint rural setting, making it a potential focus for various planning applications, including residential developments and community projects.
Population: 803 (2021)
District: Hartlepool
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £130,888 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hartlepool
- Parliamentary constituency: Hartlepool
- LSOA: Hartlepool 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hart.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hart.
- 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 Hart based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hart.
- - NELSON FARM NELSON FARM LANE HARTLEPOOL TS27 3AE
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan associated with planning permission H/2024/0206 Removal of existing turbine and installation of 1no. new wind turbine to include associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - NELSON FARM NELSON FARM LANE HARTLEPOOL TS27 3AE
Discharge of conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning permission H/2024/0206 Removal of existing turbine and installation of 1no. new wind turbine to include associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-08-07
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A brief summary of Hart in County Durham
Hart is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just northwest of Hartlepool. This area is characterized by its quaint rural setting, making it a potential focus for various planning applications, including residential developments and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 803 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hartlepool district.
Property prices in Hart show an average sale price of £130,888, 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 Hart a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hart includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hart 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 Hart
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hart. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hart may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hart were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.