Middridge, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middridge, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Middridge
Middridge is a small village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just east of Shildon and northwest of Newton Aycliffe. With a population of 312 as of 2011, the village features a historic quarry and a local pub, the Bay Horse, offering community amenities. For those researching planning applications in the area, Middridge presents a blend of rural charm and local heritage.
Population: 414 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £171,780 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 062A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middridge.
- 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 Middridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Middridge.
- - 16 Northside Close Middridge Newton Aycliffe DL5 7JS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a sunroom to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Middridge in County Durham
Middridge is a small village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just east of Shildon and northwest of Newton Aycliffe. With a population of 312 as of 2011, the village features a historic quarry and a local pub, the Bay Horse, offering community amenities. For those researching planning applications in the area, Middridge presents a blend of rural charm and local heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 414 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Middridge show an average sale price of £171,780, 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 Middridge a particularly low-crime area.
Middridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middridge, Windlestone. 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 Middridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Middridge Quarry SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Middridge 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 Middridge
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Middridge.
The most common application types near Middridge were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.