What types of planning applications are most common near Leasingthorne?

The most common type of planning application near Leasingthorne is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Leasingthorne, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leasingthorne, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Leasingthorne are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
LSOA: County Durham 057F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leasingthorne.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leasingthorne.

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 Leasingthorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Leasingthorne in County Durham

Property prices in Leasingthorne show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 Leasingthorne a particularly low-crime area.

Leasingthorne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirk Merrington, Windlestone. 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.

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Planning Activity in Leasingthorne

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Leasingthorne.

The most common application types near Leasingthorne were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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