New Coundon, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Coundon, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About New Coundon
New Coundon is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just to the west of Coundon and near Bishop Auckland. With a small population of 41 recorded in the 2001 census, it presents a unique opportunity for potential planning applications in a tight-knit community setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 057D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Coundon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Coundon.
- 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 New Coundon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near New Coundon.
- - PHG Car Sales Parkhead Road New Coundon Bishop Auckland DL14 8QE
Externally illuminated fascia sign with steel lettering to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of New Coundon in County Durham
New Coundon is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just to the west of Coundon and near Bishop Auckland. With a small population of 41 recorded in the 2001 census, it presents a unique opportunity for potential planning applications in a tight-knit community setting.
Property prices in New Coundon show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 New Coundon a particularly low-crime area.
New Coundon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop Auckland. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 New Coundon includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, New Coundon 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 New Coundon
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near New Coundon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Coundon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near New Coundon were full planning applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme 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.