High Etherley, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Etherley, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About High Etherley
High Etherley is a village located in County Durham, England, perched on a hill roughly 4 miles west of Bishop Auckland. The village is accessible via the A68 from West Auckland and extends along the B6282 towards Bishop Auckland, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and connectivity.
District: Etherley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 064B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Etherley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Etherley.
- 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 Etherley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near High Etherley.
- - 26 Bankwell Drive High Etherley Bishop Auckland DL14 0HG
Single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Greenfield Farm High Etherley Bishop Auckland DL14 0LE
Demolition of existing farmhouse and cottage and construction of 2no. replacement dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Land West Of 44 Low Etherley DL14 0EU
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of up to 4 no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of High Etherley in County Durham
High Etherley is a village located in County Durham, England, perched on a hill roughly 4 miles west of Bishop Auckland. The village is accessible via the A68 from West Auckland and extends along the B6282 towards Bishop Auckland, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and connectivity. It sits within the Etherley district.
Property prices in High Etherley show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 Etherley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Etherley 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Etherley 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.
Planning Activity in High Etherley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near High Etherley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Etherley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 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 Etherley were full planning applications (1), outline applications (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.