Search Kirk Merrington planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Kirk Merrington · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Kirk Merrington Pre School Blue House Estate Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7JDAwaiting decisionChange of use of an area of grazing land to garden land to provide an outdoor educational growing area.Received 16 Oct 2026DM/26/02526/FPA
- 2 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HHAwaiting decisionOak (T1) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to clear building by 3m, remove major deadwood and snapped branches and Lime (T2) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to communication wires by1.5m, remove major deadwood and snapped branchesReceived 8 Oct 2026DM/26/02689/TPO
- 40 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HHAwaiting decisionReduce crown by 3m to growth pointsReceived 17 Sep 2026DM/26/02469/TPO
- Garage Block St Davids Close SpennymoorApprovedPrior Notification demolition of 10no garagesReceived 31 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026DM/26/02004/PND
- Kirk Merrington Pre School Blue House Estate Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7JDAwaiting decisionChange of use of land to additional nursery outdoor garden space with erection of boundary fenceReceived 21 Jun 2026DM/26/01447/FPA
Planning in Kirk Merrington
Only 2 decisions near Kirk Merrington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirk Merrington in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Kirk Merrington
Postcode districts
DL16 109 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Kirk Merrington
Kirk Merrington is a village located in County Durham, England, nestled between the towns of Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill. As part of the Spennymoor township, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and local amenities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications or development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 739. It sits within the Spennymoor district.
Property prices in Kirk Merrington show an average sale price of £148,955, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kirk Merrington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirk Merrington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirk Merrington 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirk Merrington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kirk Merrington.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (2).