Iveston, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iveston, County Durham.
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About Iveston
Iveston, a village in County Durham, lies just east of Consett and features a blend of traditional cottages and modern residential homes. Historically reliant on farming and mining, the village had a population of 6,395 in 1931. The area presents a unique mix of rural charm and residential development, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £166,809 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Iveston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Iveston.
- 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 Iveston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Iveston.
- - Land To The Rear Of Johnsons Buildings Iveston Lane Iveston DH8 7TH
Erection of dormer bungalow (demolition of kennels)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Iveston in County Durham
Iveston, a village in County Durham, lies just east of Consett and features a blend of traditional cottages and modern residential homes. Historically reliant on farming and mining, the village had a population of 6,395 in 1931. The area presents a unique mix of rural charm and residential development, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications.
Property prices in Iveston show an average sale price of £166,809, 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 Iveston a particularly low-crime area.
Iveston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Iveston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Iveston 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Iveston 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 Iveston
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Iveston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Iveston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Iveston were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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