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Planning in High Dyke

Only 4 decisions near High Dyke in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Dyke in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About High Dyke

High Dyke is a hamlet located in County Durham, England, just north of Middleton-in-Teesdale within the civil parish of the same name. Historically significant for its 19th-century silver-lead mining activities by the London Lead Company, the area features remnants of old mining shafts. Nestled around the 1,000 feet (300 m) contour line, High Dyke presents a unique landscape for planning applications, particularly in relation to heritage and land use. It sits within the Middleton-in-Teesdale district.

Property prices in High Dyke show an average sale price of £257,761, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Dyke area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes High Dyke a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around High Dyke has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Dyke 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 High Dyke, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near High Dyke.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Dyke?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near High Dyke.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Dyke?
The most common type of planning application near High Dyke is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Dyke?
You can search and track planning applications near High Dyke on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.