High Leven, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Leven, County Durham.
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About High Leven
High Leven is a village located in Ingleby Barwick, North Yorkshire, within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees. Perched above the River Leven, the village features essential amenities, including The Fox Covert pub and a 24-hour co-operative food store equipped with an ATM and petrol station, making it a convenient location for residents and visitors alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Leven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Leven.
- 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 Leven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near High Leven.
- - 15 Mastiles Close Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees TS17 0QY
Proposed garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 11 Mastiles Close Ingleby Barwick Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0QY
Application for garage conversion to habitable room.
Status: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of High Leven in County Durham
High Leven is a village located in Ingleby Barwick, North Yorkshire, within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees. Perched above the River Leven, the village features essential amenities, including The Fox Covert pub and a 24-hour co-operative food store equipped with an ATM and petrol station, making it a convenient location for residents and visitors alike.
Property prices in High Leven show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Leven a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Leven includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Leven 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 Leven
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near High Leven. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near High Leven.
The average decision time of 36 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 Leven were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 55% 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.