How long do planning decisions take near Middlestone Moor?

The average planning decision time near Middlestone Moor is 67 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 Middlestone Moor?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Middlestone Moor?

The most common type of planning application near Middlestone Moor is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middlestone Moor?

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Middlestone Moor, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middlestone Moor, County Durham.

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About Middlestone Moor

Middlestone Moor is a village located in County Durham, England, just southwest of Spennymoor and within the town council's jurisdiction. This area is notable for its potential development opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £150,299 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 052A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middlestone Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Middlestone Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Middlestone Moor.

- 17 Lyne Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7AE
Single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 60, 62, 64 And 66 Hawthorn Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7EW
External alterations to enable conversion of 4no 1 bedroom flats to 2No 2 bedroom semi detached houses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Land South Of 20 Wood Street Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7AU
Erection of a 4 bedroom dwelling (Class C3) and associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Low House Farm Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7QD
DIscharge of Conditions 3 to 8 (BNG requirements) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02301/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Low House Farm Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7QD
Erection of a general purpose livestock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-19
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- 14 Whitworth Meadows Binchester Moor Spennymoor DL16 7BH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Middlestone Moor in County Durham

Property prices in Middlestone Moor show an average sale price of £150,299, 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 Middlestone Moor a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Middlestone Moor

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Middlestone Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

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

At 67 days on average, decisions near Middlestone Moor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Middlestone Moor were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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