Hilton (DL2), County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hilton (DL2), County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hilton (DL2) are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hilton (DL2)
Hilton is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Darlington. It is situated near the villages of Ingleton and Staindrop, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 45 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £169,943 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hilton (DL2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hilton (DL2).
- 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 Hilton (DL2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hilton (DL2).
- - The Hayloft Hilton Darlington DL2 3JA
The proposal involves the removal of a section of stone boundary wall to improve access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of Hilton (DL2) in County Durham
Hilton is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Darlington. It is situated near the villages of Ingleton and Staindrop, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 45 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Hilton (DL2) show an average sale price of £169,943, 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 Hilton (DL2) a particularly low-crime area.
Hilton (DL2) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hilton, Wackerfield, Ingleton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hilton (DL2) 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 Hilton (DL2)
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hilton (DL2).
The most common application types near Hilton (DL2) 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
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- Wackerfield planning applications
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