How long do planning decisions take near Ludworth?

The average planning decision time near Ludworth is 129 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 Ludworth?

The planning approval rate near Ludworth is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ludworth?

The most common type of planning application near Ludworth is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ludworth?

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Ludworth, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ludworth, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Ludworth

Ludworth is a pit village located in County Durham, nestled between the cities of Durham and Peterlee, approximately 6.2 miles from Durham City Centre and 5.4 miles from Peterlee. This strategic position makes it a notable area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities.

District: Shadforth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Easington
LSOA: County Durham 021F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ludworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ludworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Ludworth in County Durham

Property prices in Ludworth show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Ludworth a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ludworth 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 Ludworth

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ludworth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ludworth.

With an average of 129 days, decisions near Ludworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ludworth were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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