How long do planning decisions take near Howden-le-Wear?

The average planning decision time near Howden-le-Wear is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Howden-le-Wear?

The planning approval rate near Howden-le-Wear is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Howden-le-Wear?

The most common type of planning application near Howden-le-Wear is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Howden-le-Wear?

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Howden-le-Wear, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howden-le-Wear, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Howden-le-Wear are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Howden-le-Wear

Howden-le-Wear is a village located in County Durham, England, just a mile south of the bustling market town of Crook. The village features essential amenities, including a One Stop convenience store, hairdressers, butchers, and a petrol station. According to the 2011 Census, Howden-le-Wear has a population of 1,535, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £130,315 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
LSOA: County Durham 045A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Howden-le-Wear.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Howden-le-Wear.

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 Howden-le-Wear based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Howden-le-Wear.

- 5 Vicarage Close Howden-le-Wear Crook DL15 8RB
T10 Prunus- reduce and reshape by 2.5m-3m and remove lower epicormic up to a height of 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Howden-le-Wear in County Durham

Property prices in Howden-le-Wear show an average sale price of £130,315, 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 Howden-le-Wear a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Howden-le-Wear

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Howden-le-Wear. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Howden-le-Wear.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Howden-le-Wear were tree works (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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