Lingfield, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lingfield, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Lingfield
Whinfield is a locality in County Durham, located to the east of Darlington. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,782, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments within the Darlington ward.
District: Darlington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £606,308 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lingfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lingfield.
- 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 Lingfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lingfield.
- - O2 Telecommunications Mast (Cell 4972) Endeavour Court Darlington
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to remove 15m high lattice tower to be replaced with 20m high lattice tower, relocation of 1 no. dish, removal of 3 no. antennas
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 364 And 366 Yarm Road Darlington DL1 1XL
Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 23/01206/FUL dated 07 March 2024 (Replacement of existing glazed shopfront including repositioning of entrance doors and installation of ramped access, to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Kentucky Fried Chicken Darlington Retail Park Yarm Road Darlington DL1 4PU
Display of various internally illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs, graphics and vinyl's to all elevations and refurbished totem with updated signage at entrance of retail park
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Lingfield in County Durham
Whinfield is a locality in County Durham, located to the east of Darlington. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,782, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments within the Darlington ward. It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Lingfield show an average sale price of £606,308, 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 Lingfield a particularly low-crime area.
Lingfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Haughton-le-Skerne. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lingfield 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 Lingfield
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lingfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lingfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 16 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lingfield were discharge of conditions (5), telecoms (4), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.