Middleton St George, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton St George, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Middleton St George are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton St George
Middleton St George is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. Positioned around 3.5 miles east of Darlington, it offers a blend of residential and rural settings, making it a notable area for planning applications related to housing and community development.
Population: 5,167 (2021)
District: Darlington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton St George.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton St George.
- 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 Middleton St George based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Middleton St George.
- - 45 Burnhope Lane Middleton St George DARLINGTON DL2 1FL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and a central lantern roof light (amended description) (additional information received
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 39 Burnhope Lane Middleton St George DARLINGTON DL2 1FL
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use - Use of garage for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house including hairdressing salon
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Playing Field Station Road Middleton St George Darlington
Works to trees in a designated Conservation Area - Felling of 1 no. Ash Tree (T.2) and 1 no. Species Unknown (T.1) (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Ground Floor 1 Temple Buildings The Square Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1EA
Change of use from Hair Salon (Use Class E) into Betting Shop (Sui Generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Field At OSGR E435307 N513463 Yarm Road Middleton St George
Approval of details reserved by condition 12 (Phase 2 SIS), 13 (Phase 2 SIW), 14 (Phase 3 RVS), 26 (Archaeology Wintertree Software Inc.) attached to planning permission 17/01195/OUT dated 30 May 2019
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Field At OSGR E435307 N513463 Yarm Road Oak Tree Middleton St George DARLINGTON
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 17/01195/OUT dated 30 May 2019 (Outline planning application for the erection of up to 330 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), with associated landscapi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Land To The West & South Of Station Road Station Road Middleton St George Darlington
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 4 (external materials), 10 (finished floor levels), 25 (traffic calming), 42 (lighting) and 43 (CEMP) attached to planning permission 21/00529/FUL dated 10 A
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 38 Pounteys Close Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1LF
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 5.5m from the original dwelling house, 3.5m in height to ridge, 2.6m in height to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Middleton St George in County Durham
Middleton St George is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. Positioned around 3.5 miles east of Darlington, it offers a blend of residential and rural settings, making it a notable area for planning applications related to housing and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,167 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Middleton St George show an average sale price of £152,330, 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 Middleton St George a particularly low-crime area.
Middleton St George has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middleton One Row, Stockton & Darlington Railway: Middleton St George (Fighting Cocks). Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Middleton St George includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Middleton St George
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Middleton St George. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middleton St George may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleton St George were outline applications (2), tree works (2), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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