How long do planning decisions take near Littletown?

The average planning decision time near Littletown is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Littletown?

The planning approval rate near Littletown is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Littletown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Littletown?

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Littletown, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littletown, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Littletown

Littletown is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Pittington, County Durham, just a few miles east of Durham city. Historically significant as the site of the Lambton Colliery, Littletown offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its industrial heritage and rural character.

District: Pittington

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Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 041B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Littletown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Littletown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Littletown in County Durham

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littletown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Littletown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherburn Hill SSSI, Crime Rigg Quarry SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Littletown

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Littletown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littletown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Littletown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Littletown were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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