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Planning in Lowes Barn

Approved
90%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Lowes Barn

Lowes Barn, located to the south-west of Durham, is a suburb within County Durham, England. It is closely associated with Neville's Cross, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in the vicinity of the city.

Property prices in Lowes Barn show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lowes Barn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lowes Barn has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lowes Barn 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 Lowes Barn, 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, 145 planning applications were submitted near Lowes Barn. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (28), full planning applications (25), listed building and heritage (19).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lowes Barn?
In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Lowes Barn. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lowes Barn?
The average planning decision time near Lowes Barn is 52 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 Lowes Barn?
The planning approval rate near Lowes Barn is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lowes Barn?
The most common type of planning application near Lowes Barn is tree works applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lowes Barn?
You can search and track planning applications near Lowes Barn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.