Mowden, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mowden, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Mowden
Mowden is a residential area located in west Darlington, within the Borough of Darlington, County Durham. It is bordered by Hummersknott to the south, Branksome to the north, and Cockerton to the northeast, making it a strategically positioned community for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 3,708 (2011)
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: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 016H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mowden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mowden.
- 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 Mowden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Mowden.
- - Land South Of Staindrop Road Staindrop Road Darlington
Approval of details reserved by condition 15 (landscaping), 57 (BNG Metric), 58 (BEMP) attached to planning permission 17/00636/OUTE dated 06 June 2024 (Outline planning permission for residential dev
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Marchbank School Barnes Road Darlington DL3 9BL
Listed Building Consent for the conversion of a store room into an accessible toilet adjoining first floor classroom, with installation of sanitary ware and associated services/drainage works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 28 Elvet Place Darlington DL3 0DA
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. 11m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 Hall View Grove Darlington DL3 9DN
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission 25/01134/FUL dated 15 Jan 26 (Erection of two-storey side extension incorporating first floor extension over existing garage/kitchen and sloping canopy ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land South Of Staindrop Road Staindrop Road Darlington
Approval of details reserved by condition 39 (PROW Strategy) attached to outline planning permission 17/00636/OUTE dated 06 June 2024 (residential development of up to 985 dwellings (Use Class C3), co
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land South Of Staindrop Road Staindrop Road Darlington
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 17/00636/OUTE dated 6 June 24 (Outline planning permission for residential development of up to 985 dwellings (Use Class C3), convenience store with up to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land South Of Staindrop Road Staindrop Road Darlington
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (external materials), 18 (surface water plan), 22 (surface water), 38 (housing mix), 51 (Phase 2 SIS), 52 (Phase 2 SIRA), 53 (Phase 3 RVS) attached to plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 7 Redworth Road Darlington DL3 0BL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey rear extension and additional ground floor window to the existing side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 Mowden Walk Darlington DL3 9DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development - Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of garden room to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Outside Of 39 Elvet Place Darlington DL3 0DA
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. 11M medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Mowden in County Durham
Mowden is a residential area located in west Darlington, within the Borough of Darlington, County Durham. It is bordered by Hummersknott to the south, Branksome to the north, and Cockerton to the northeast, making it a strategically positioned community for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,708 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Mowden 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 Mowden a particularly low-crime area.
Mowden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West End, Cockerton Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mowden 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 Mowden
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Mowden. Of these, 93% 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 Mowden 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 Mowden were outline applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Branksome planning applications
- Hummersknott planning applications
- Cockerton planning applications
- Faverdale planning applications
- Archdeacon Newton planning applications
- Cleasby planning applications
- Stapleton planning applications
- Blackwell planning applications
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.