Newfield (DH2), County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newfield (DH2), County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newfield (DH2) are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 368
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £187,833 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newfield (DH2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newfield (DH2).
- 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 Newfield (DH2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Newfield (DH2).
- DM/26/01545/TPO - Newfield House Newfield Terrace Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SN
Pruning of dead branches and raise the crown of 5 Sycamore trees, 1 Alder and 1 Horse Chestnut - TPO-CLS-43
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Newfield House Newfield Terrace Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SN
Pruning of dead branches and raise the crown of 5 Sycamore trees, 1 Alder and 1 Horse Chestnut - TPO-CLS-43
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton DH2 1NW
Discharge of Condition 13 (Contaminated Land, Phase 4) pursuant approval DM/22/00195/FPA in relation to plots Plots 1 to 19 only
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land At The Rear Of Former Roseberry College And Sixth Form Pelton DH2 1NW
Non-material amendment to change the wording of Condition 12 (Contamination, Phase 3) pursuant planning permission DM/22/00195/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2 Busty View Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SA
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Milward House Front Street Newfield Chester-le-street DH2 2RU
Discharge of planning condition 3 and 4 pursuant to DM/17/02359/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-05-18
View full details - - 31 Elm Avenue Pelton Chester-le-street DH2 1NJ
Conversion of loft to habitable room including erection of hip to gable enlargement, full width dormer to rear elevation and 2 no. dormer windows to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-10-04
View full details - - Moss Close Farm High Hold Pelton Chester-le-street DH2 1PG
Extension of existing outdoor equestrian arena.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-06-25
View full details - - 2 Harveys Cottages Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2RX
First floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Moss Close Farm Pelton Chester-le-Street DH2 1PG
Demolition of pole barn and erection of stables (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-07-17
View full details - - Milward House Front Street Newfield Chester-le-street DH2 2RU
Demolition of a detached double garage and the construction of a 4 bed, detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-07-14
View full details - - 30 Rosecroft Pelton Chester-le-street DH2 1NL
Change of use of unregistered land to the rear of the property to domestic garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-09-07
View full details - - Milward House Front Street Newfield Chester-le-street DH2 2RU
Outline application for detached dwelling with all matters reserved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-05-08
View full details - DM/15/01449/OUT - Milward House Front Street Newfield Chester-le-street DH2 2RU
Outline application for detached dwelling with all matters reserved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-05-08
View full details - - 2 Morgans Cottages Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2RZ
Erection of two-storey extension and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-10-02
View full details - - 29 Rosecroft Pelton Lane Ends Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 1NL
Erection of conservatory at rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-08-12
View full details - - 2 Busty View Newfield Chester Le Street DH2 2SA
Erection of part two-storey/part single-storey extension at side of dwelling and porch to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-11-11
View full details - - 1 Ushers Buildings Newfield Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 2RY
Erection of single-storey extension on west elevation of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-09-03
View full details - - 30 Rosecroft Pelton Lane Ends Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 1NL
Erection of a PVCu conservatory to the rear of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-06-19
View full details - - 2 Busty View Newfield Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 2SA
Erection of porch to front elevation of detached outbuilding (converted from garage to residential annex)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-03-21
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A brief summary of Newfield (DH2) in County Durham
Newfield (DH2) is a settlement located in County Durham, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 368. It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Newfield (DH2) show an average sale price of £187,833, 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 Newfield (DH2) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Newfield (DH2) 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newfield (DH2) 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 Newfield (DH2)
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Newfield (DH2). Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Newfield (DH2).
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Newfield (DH2) were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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