Langley Moor, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Langley Moor, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Langley Moor are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Langley Moor
Langley Moor is a historic pit village situated about 2 miles south-west of Durham City in County Durham, England. It falls within the civil parish of Brandon and Byshottles and is part of the City of Durham constituency, represented by Mary Foy MP since 2019. This area offers potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 031D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Langley Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Langley Moor.
- 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 Langley Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Langley Moor.
- DM/26/01379/FPA - 27A High Street North Langley Moor Durham DH7 8JG
Replacement of existing timber shop front with new slimline UPVC shopfront
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 27A High Street North Langley Moor Durham DH7 8JG
Replacement of existing timber shop front with new slimline UPVC shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Land South Of 110 High Street South Langley Moor DH7 8EX
Internally illuminated free standing sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Depot Mill Road Langley Moor Durham DH7 8HL
Non material amendment to planning approval DM/23/03271/FPA to alter shop canopy and the number/position of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Depot Mill Road Langley Moor Durham DH7 8HL
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), 4 (Contaminated Land) and 5 (Biodiversity) pursuant to planning approval DM/23/03271/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Russell House Mill Road Langley Moor Durham DH7 8HJ
Install external steel fire escape staircase to the west elevation of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Lidl High Street South Langley Moor Durham DH7 8EU
Application for Lawful Development Certificate to confirm the implementation of planning permission ref. DM/22/02017/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Langley Moor in County Durham
Langley Moor is a historic pit village situated about 2 miles south-west of Durham City in County Durham, England. It falls within the civil parish of Brandon and Byshottles and is part of the City of Durham constituency, represented by Mary Foy MP since 2019. This area offers potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and community developments.
Property prices in Langley Moor show an average sale price of £184,444, 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 Langley Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Langley Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnhall, Durham City. 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 Langley Moor includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Langley Moor 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 Langley Moor
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Langley Moor. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Langley Moor.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Langley Moor were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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