How long do planning decisions take near Healeyfield?

The average planning decision time near Healeyfield is 65 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 Healeyfield?

The planning approval rate near Healeyfield is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Healeyfield?

The most common type of planning application near Healeyfield is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Healeyfield?

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Healeyfield, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Healeyfield, County Durham.

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About Healeyfield

Healeyfield is a civil parish and village located in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,544 based on the 2011 census. Positioned southwest of Consett, Healeyfield offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its community character and local infrastructure.

Population: 1,533 (2021)

District: County Durham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £166,809 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
LSOA: County Durham 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Healeyfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Healeyfield.

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 Healeyfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Healeyfield.

- Haystax Longedge Lane Consett DH8 9BY
The partial relocation of 37 holiday units and managers lodge and the extension of the cafe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-16
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- Springwell House Farm Healeyfield Lane Horsleyhope Consett DH8 9DD
Variation of Condition 3 (Temporary Period) in relation to application DM/19/01879/FPA to extend the time period by three years for the temporary siting of a static caravan to provide part-time accomm
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-10-05
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- Springwell Farm Healeyfield Lane Horsleyhope Consett DH8 9DD
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 4 (Wooden Cladding), 7 (Landscaping Plan) and 8 (Landscaping Scheme) in relation to application DM/20/02052/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-11-15
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- Springwell Farm Healeyfield Lane Horsleyhope Consett DH8 9DD
Construction of Kennels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-07-29
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- Springwell House Farm Healeyfield Lane Waskerley Consett DH8 9DD
Temporary siting of a static caravan with associated decking to provide part time accommodation for a key worker.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-06-12
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- Healeyfield Farm Healeyfield Lane Horsleyhope Consett DH8 9AW
Change of use and conversion of redundant former farm buildings to create 2 no. dwellings, with parking and gardens
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-08-28
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A brief summary of Healeyfield in County Durham

Property prices in Healeyfield show an average sale price of £166,809, 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 Healeyfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Healeyfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Derwent Gorge & Horsleyhope Ravine SSSI, Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Healeyfield

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Healeyfield. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Healeyfield.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Healeyfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Healeyfield were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). 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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