Hill End, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hill End, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Hill End
Hill End is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Stanhope in County Durham, England. Nestled on the southern side of Weardale, it lies in close proximity to Frosterley, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Stanhope
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 042C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hill End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hill End.
- 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 Hill End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Hill End.
- - High Bishopley Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Listed Building Consent for works to outbuilding - general repair and rebuilding works to walls, replacement roof (including structure), replacement door and rooflight, installation of rainwater goods
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Agricultural building for the storage of plant, trailers, implements, building materials and tools for use in association with the Caravan Park and agricultural holding, and for the storage of winter
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - High Bishopley Caravan Site Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
3 hard standing static caravan pitches and associated drainage works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-05-18
View full details - - High Bishopley Caravan Site Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
3 hard standing static caravan pitches and associated drainage works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-01-06
View full details - - Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Erection of building for storage of plant, equipment and tools
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-06-25
View full details - - Chalet 8 Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley DL13 2SY
Replacement chalet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-01-07
View full details - - Chalet 3 Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Replacement chalet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-11-05
View full details - - Fineburn Cottage And Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Engineering operations to facilitate siting of a static caravan (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-07-05
View full details - - Mill Cottage Bollihope Frosterley Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2SY
Erection of stone walls, duck house, dog kennel and installation of block paving (partially retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-11-27
View full details - - Mill Cottage Bollihope Stanhope Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2SY
Erection of 1NO. Replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-01-09
View full details - - Mill Cottage Bollyhope Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2SY
Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 3/2011/0202
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-10-12
View full details - - Low Bollihope Farm Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Covered car port to existing outbuilding attached to farmhouse and raise eaves and extend existing lean-to building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-09-15
View full details - - Low Bollihope Farm Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Listed building consent for covered car port to existing outbuilding attached to farmhouse and raise eaves and extend existing lean-to building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-09-15
View full details - - 1 Mill Cottage Bollihope Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2SY
Renovation of existing cottage and erection of single storey extension (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-05-26
View full details - - 1 Mill Cottage Bollihope Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL15 9ES
Renovation of existing cottage with small extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-12-09
View full details - - Chalet No 6 Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 3/2007/0502
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-10-26
View full details - - Low Bollihope Farm Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
To restore three windows in annexe to original style to match farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-11-19
View full details - - Chalet No 6 Fineburn Caravan Park Frosterley Bishop Auckland DL13 2SY
Retention of replacement chalet, new vehicular access, parking area and timber decking (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-06-21
View full details - - Hill Top House Hill End Frosterley Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2SX
Removal of condition no. 15 (no construction works shall take place between mid april and mid july) planning reference 3/2001/0366
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-12-01
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A brief summary of Hill End in County Durham
Hill End is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Stanhope in County Durham, England. Nestled on the southern side of Weardale, it lies in close proximity to Frosterley, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Stanhope district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hill End a particularly low-crime area.
Hill End has one conservation area within its boundaries: Frosterley. 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 Hill End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hill End 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 Hill End
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hill End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hill End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hill End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hill End were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bridge End planning applications
- Bollihope planning applications
- Frosterley planning applications
- Stanhope planning applications
- Crawleyside planning applications
- Green Head planning applications
- Upper Town planning applications
- Wolsingham planning applications
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