Search North Bitchburn planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of North Bitchburn · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 1 North Bitchburn Terrace North Bitchburn Crook DL15 8ALAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension.Received 15 Sep 2026DM/26/02413/FPA
- Reservoir House North Bitchburn Crook DL15 8AWAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 6 and 9 pursuant to permission DM/24/00575/FPA.Details Reserved by ConditionReceived 4 Jun 2025DM/25/01495/DRC
- 62 High Grange Crook DL15 8ATApprovedInstallation of a new window. First floor bathroom. Oak framed conservatory. Raising height of existing parapet wall. (amended plans received 24/1/24 render removed)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 5 Jan 2024Decided 6 Mar 2024DM/24/00026/FPA
Planning in North Bitchburn
Only 1 decision near North Bitchburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of North Bitchburn in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around North Bitchburn
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DL15 84 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About North Bitchburn
North Bitchburn is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, approximately 3 miles northwest of Bishop Auckland and close to Howden-le-Wear. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 135 residents, making it a small but established community. This village's size and location may influence planning applications, particularly related to housing and local amenities.
Property prices in North Bitchburn show an average sale price of £130,315, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the North Bitchburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes North Bitchburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around North Bitchburn has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Bitchburn 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near North Bitchburn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near North Bitchburn.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).