Houghton-le-Side, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houghton-le-Side, County Durham.

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About Houghton-le-Side

Houghton-le-Side is a quaint village located in the borough of Darlington, within the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Positioned just a few miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe, it offers a serene rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community enhancements in the area.

Population: 67 (2021)

District: Darlington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Darlington
• Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
• LSOA: Darlington 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Houghton-le-Side.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Houghton-le-Side.

• 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 Houghton-le-Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Houghton-le-Side.

1. - Manor House Farm Houghton Le Side Darlington DL2 2XH
   Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 18/00910/FUL dated 21 Feb 2019 to permit alterations
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-03-23
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A brief summary of Houghton-le-Side in County Durham

Houghton-le-Side is a quaint village located in the borough of Darlington, within the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Positioned just a few miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe, it offers a serene rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community enhancements in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 67 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.

Property prices in Houghton-le-Side show an average sale price of £152,330, 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 Houghton-le-Side a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Houghton-le-Side includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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