High Coniscliffe, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Coniscliffe, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About High Coniscliffe
High Coniscliffe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. It encompasses the areas of Carlbury and Low Coniscliffe and falls within the Heighington and Coniscliffe ward. Situated around 4 miles west of Darlington, the parish had a population of 242 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the region.
Population: 276 (2021)
District: Darlington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Coniscliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Coniscliffe.
- 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 High Coniscliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near High Coniscliffe.
- - 49 The Green High Coniscliffe Darlington DL2 2LR
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - as per submitted arborist report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land OSGR E422805 N515303 Mill Lane Mill Lane High Coniscliffe Darlington
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - fell 1 No. Fir tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 5 Meadow View Piercebridge Darlington DL2 3SY
Full Planning Permission to Add Single Storey Extension to the Side of the House and Create a Lean To at the Front of the House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - 1 Meadow View Piercebridge Darlington DL2 3SY
Full Planning Permission for Two Storey Extension to West Elevation and Flat Roof Sunroom Extension to Front Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Richmondshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 7 St Edwin's Close HIGH CONISCLIFFE DARLINGTON DL2 2NQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights together with alterations to windows includ
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of High Coniscliffe in County Durham
High Coniscliffe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. It encompasses the areas of Carlbury and Low Coniscliffe and falls within the Heighington and Coniscliffe ward. Situated around 4 miles west of Darlington, the parish had a population of 242 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 276 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in High Coniscliffe show an average sale price of £152,330, 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 High Coniscliffe a particularly low-crime area.
High Coniscliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Coniscliffe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Coniscliffe includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 High Coniscliffe
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near High Coniscliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Coniscliffe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Coniscliffe were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Carlbury planning applications
- Cliffe planning applications
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- Low Coniscliffe planning applications
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