Hurworth Place, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurworth Place, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Hurworth Place
Hurworth Place is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned south of Darlington along the northern bank of the River Tees. It is directly opposite Croft-on-Tees in North Yorkshire, with the two connected by the historic Croft Bridge, a Grade I listed structure dating back to the 14th century that delineates the county boundary. The village is part of the civil parish of Hurworth, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
District: Hurworth
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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 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurworth Place.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurworth Place.
- 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 Hurworth Place based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hurworth Place.
- - Meadowbank Close Hurworth Place Darlington
Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 3 1995 and (No. 12) 2004 - fell 1 No Lime tree and removal of epicormic growth and Ivy to 8 No. Lime trees; cut back branches of 1 No. Weepi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 59 Manor Road Hurworth Place Darlington DL2 2HH
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of single storey extension to front of garage to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable space
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Street Record Eden Close Hurworth Place Darlington
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 8 No Steel Cabinets in various locations in the footpaths of Hurworth Place
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Hurworth Place in County Durham
Hurworth Place is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned south of Darlington along the northern bank of the River Tees. It is directly opposite Croft-on-Tees in North Yorkshire, with the two connected by the historic Croft Bridge, a Grade I listed structure dating back to the 14th century that delineates the county boundary. The village is part of the civil parish of Hurworth, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development. It sits within the Hurworth district.
Property prices in Hurworth Place 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 Hurworth Place a particularly low-crime area.
Hurworth Place has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Croft, Hurworth. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hurworth Place 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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Planning Activity in Hurworth Place
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hurworth Place. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hurworth Place.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hurworth Place were tree works (6), telecoms (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hurworth-on-Tees planning applications
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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.