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Old Cassop, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Cassop, County Durham.

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About Old Cassop

Old Cassop is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Cassop-cum-Quarrington in County Durham, England. Situated just a few miles southeast of Durham, this area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in a developing region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: County Durham
  • Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
  • LSOA: County Durham 027D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Old Cassop.

  • [Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Cassop.

  • 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 Old Cassop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Old Cassop.

  1. - Pilmore Farm Old Cassop Durham DH6 4QB
    Erection of livestock building.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Old Cassop in County Durham

Old Cassop is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Cassop-cum-Quarrington in County Durham, England. Situated just a few miles southeast of Durham, this area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in a developing region.

Property prices in Old Cassop show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Old Cassop a particularly low-crime area.

Old Cassop has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Cassop, Shadforth. 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 Old Cassop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cassop Vale SSSI; 2 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, Old Cassop 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 Old Cassop

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Old Cassop.

The most common application types near Old Cassop were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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  • Running Waters planning applications
  • Quarrington Hill planning applications
  • Shadforth planning applications
  • Old Quarrington planning applications
  • Sherburn Hill planning applications
  • Kelloe planning applications
  • Hallgarth planning applications

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