Search Heighington planning applications

20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Heighington · updated daily · Darlington Borough Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Land North East Side Of Highside Road Junction With Hopelands HeighingtonAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed use and development - provision of 5 no. parking bays within existing grassed areaReceived 5 Nov 202626/01054/PLU
14 Manor Court Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6TLApprovedNotification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - felling of 1 no. conifer treeReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 202626/00947/TFC
Barn Walworth Road HeighingtonAwaiting decisionConversion and enlargement of barn to a self-build agricultural workers dwelling with two storey extension to the south elevation, detached double garage, hardstanding and associated alteration worksReceived 4 Sep 202626/00148/FUL
Redworth Hall Hotel And Country Club Main Road Redworth NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6NLApprovedInstallation of InPost parcel locker to the south elevation of Redworth Hall Hotel (Retrospective)Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 202626/00660/FUL
17 East Green Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6PPApprovedNotification to carry out works to 4 no. trees in a designated conservation area - Apple, reduce overall height and lateral branch spread upto 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, crown thin inner canopy by 20%. Cedar, reduce overall lateral branch spread by 2m in all directions, pruning back to viable secondary growth points. Silver Birch, crown thin overall canopy by 20%, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy. Copper Beech, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy particularly those overhanging the public highway & reduce overall lateral branch spread by 0.6m, pruning back to suitable growth pointsReceived 27 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 202626/00724/TFC

Planning in Heighington

Approved: 95%; 21 of 21 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

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

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Around Heighington

Postcode districts

DL5 95 applications in the last 12 monthsDL2 286 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Darlington Borough Council

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About Heighington

Heighington is a quaint village located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, with a population of 2,395 as of the 2011 census. Nestled between Darlington and Shildon near Newton Aycliffe, it features the historic St Michael's Church, known for its Norman architecture and a unique pre-Reformation oak pulpit. The village's charming centrepiece, a large green, enhances its appeal for prospective planning applications, making it a notable area for development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,771 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.

Property prices in Heighington show an average sale price of £171,780, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heighington 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 Heighington, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Heighington. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

The most common types were tree works (3), outline applications (2), telecoms (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heighington?

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Heighington. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Heighington?

The average planning decision time near Heighington is 32 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 Heighington?

The planning approval rate near Heighington is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heighington?

The most common type of planning application near Heighington is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heighington?

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