How long do planning decisions take near High Dyke?

The average planning decision time near High Dyke is 70 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 High Dyke?

The planning approval rate near High Dyke is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near High Dyke?

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High Dyke, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near High Dyke, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in High Dyke are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

District: Middleton-in-Teesdale

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Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
LSOA: County Durham 067B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near High Dyke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dyke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near High Dyke.

- 13 Town End Middleton-in-Teesdale Barnard Castle DL12 0SS
Combustion vent (colour to match brickwork) and 7 solar panels on the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Fair View Laneside Middleton-in-Teesdale Barnard Castle DL12 0RY
Conversion of storage to create annex including alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of High Dyke in County Durham

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes High Dyke a particularly low-crime area.

High Dyke has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middleton-in-Teesdale, Mickleton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Dyke includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Middleton Quarry SSSI, Upper Teesdale SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Moor House-Upper Teesdale; 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 High Dyke

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near High Dyke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Dyke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 70 days on average, decisions near High Dyke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near High Dyke were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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