High Urpeth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Urpeth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in High Urpeth are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About High Urpeth
High Urpeth is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned to the west of Urpeth and just north of High Handenhold. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Urpeth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Urpeth.
- 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 Urpeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near High Urpeth.
- - Papermill Cottages Mount Escob Farm Birtley DH9 0SA
Adjustments to doors and windows of application DC/23/00021/HHA for a Single Storey Living Room Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - DC/26/00434/HNMA - Papermill Cottages Mount Escob Farm Birtley DH9 0SA
Adjustments to doors and windows of application DC/23/00021/HHA for a Single Storey Living Room Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-06-03
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A brief summary of High Urpeth in County Durham
High Urpeth is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned to the west of Urpeth and just north of High Handenhold. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility within the region.
Property prices in High Urpeth show an average sale price of £168,395, 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 Urpeth a particularly low-crime area.
High Urpeth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Urpeth includes 6 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 Urpeth 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 Urpeth
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near High Urpeth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near High Urpeth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 14 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 Urpeth were amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.