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Planning in Haughton Le Skerne

Approved
88%
23 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Haughton Le Skerne in the last 24 months, from Darlington Borough Council's planning register.

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About Haughton Le Skerne

Haughton-le-Skerne is a village located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England, positioned to the north-east of Darlington and west of the River Skerne. The village features a central green and a main road that connects to the town centre, running south of the local church. Historically, it was home to a linen mill on the riverbank, with remnants of its leat still visible, offering insights into the area’s industrial heritage for those researching planning applications.

Property prices in Haughton Le Skerne show an average sale price of £169,943, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haughton Le Skerne 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Haughton Le Skerne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Haughton Le Skerne. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), telecoms (6), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Haughton Le Skerne?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Haughton Le Skerne. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Haughton Le Skerne?
The average planning decision time near Haughton Le Skerne is 33 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Haughton Le Skerne?
The planning approval rate near Haughton Le Skerne is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Haughton Le Skerne?
The most common type of planning application near Haughton Le Skerne is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Haughton Le Skerne?
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