Hummersknott, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hummersknott, County Durham.
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About Hummersknott
Hummersknott is a residential area located in the western part of Darlington, County Durham. As a ward within the unitary authority of Darlington, it features primarily post-war housing and shares a close connection with the neighbouring area of Mowden. According to the 2011 Census, Hummersknott has a population of 3,478, making it a key area for those considering planning applications in the region.
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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: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hummersknott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hummersknott.
- 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 Hummersknott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hummersknott.
- 26/00255/FUL - 57 Clare Avenue Darlington DL3 8SJ
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 91 Fulthorpe Avenue Darlington DL3 9XJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of single storey rear infill extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Hanover Close Darlington DL3 8BB
Works to various trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.1) 2008 - as per arborists report including felling of 2 no. Ash (T19,T29)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 59 Clare Avenue Darlington DL3 8SJ
Works to 1 No. Oak tree (T1) protected under Group Tree Preservation Order (No.3) 1968 (G7) - crown reduce lower third of tree over path by 2-3 m, lower central top section by 2 m, clean the crown of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Hummersknott in County Durham
Hummersknott is a residential area located in the western part of Darlington, County Durham. As a ward within the unitary authority of Darlington, it features primarily post-war housing and shares a close connection with the neighbouring area of Mowden. According to the 2011 Census, Hummersknott has a population of 3,478, making it a key area for those considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Hummersknott 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 Hummersknott a particularly low-crime area.
Hummersknott has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West End, Cockerton Village. 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.
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Planning Activity in Hummersknott
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Hummersknott. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hummersknott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Hummersknott were outline applications (5), tree works (5), telecoms (5).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.