Haswell Plough, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haswell Plough, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Haswell Plough
Haswell Plough is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned between Durham and Peterlee, just south of Haswell. First recorded in the 12th century as part of the larger Haswell area, it has a rich historical context. Notably, it is also the childhood home of long-serving Member of the European Parliament, Stephen Hughes, making it a place of interest for those researching local history and planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 027F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haswell Plough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haswell Plough.
- 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 Haswell Plough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Haswell Plough.
- DM/25/03254/VOC - 18 Kent Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2EL
Variation of Condition 3 (Materials) for render to the front extension pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01915/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 18 Kent Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2EL
Variation of Condition 3 (Materials) for render to the front extension pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01915/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 18 Kent Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2EL
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-10
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A brief summary of Haswell Plough in County Durham
Haswell Plough is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned between Durham and Peterlee, just south of Haswell. First recorded in the 12th century as part of the larger Haswell area, it has a rich historical context. Notably, it is also the childhood home of long-serving Member of the European Parliament, Stephen Hughes, making it a place of interest for those researching local history and planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Haswell Plough show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Haswell Plough a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Haswell Plough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dabble Bank SSSI. 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 Haswell Plough
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Haswell Plough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Haswell Plough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Haswell Plough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Haswell Plough were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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.