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Planning in High Etherley

Only 3 decisions near High Etherley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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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. It sits within the Etherley district.

Property prices in High Etherley show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Etherley 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 Etherley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around High Etherley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near High Etherley, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near High Etherley.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Etherley?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near High Etherley.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Etherley?
The most common type of planning application near High Etherley is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Etherley?
You can search and track planning applications near High Etherley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.