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Planning in Leasingthorne

No decisions near Leasingthorne in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leasingthorne in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Leasingthorne

Leasingthorne is a small hamlet in County Durham, England, located east of Bishop Auckland and near Coundon. Once a thriving pit village within the Durham Coalfield, most of its structures were demolished in 1969 following the closure of the local colliery, in line with the county council's preference for demolition over regeneration. The village had a population of just 41 according to the 2001 census and also featured a brickworks in its history, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to housing and development.

Property prices in Leasingthorne show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leasingthorne 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 Leasingthorne 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, Leasingthorne 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 Leasingthorne, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Leasingthorne.

The most common types were full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leasingthorne?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Leasingthorne.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leasingthorne?
The most common type of planning application near Leasingthorne is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leasingthorne?
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