How long do planning decisions take near Old Stillington?

The average planning decision time near Old Stillington is 22 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Old Stillington?

The planning approval rate near Old Stillington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Stillington?

The most common type of planning application near Old Stillington is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Stillington?

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Old Stillington, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Stillington, County Durham.

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About Old Stillington

Stillington is a village located in the Stockton-on-Tees district of County Durham, England. Formerly a civil parish, it is now part of the parish of Stillington and Whitton and lies to the northwest of Stockton-on-Tees. This quaint village may present various opportunities for planning applications, appealing to those interested in local development and community projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 054D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Old Stillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Old Stillington.

- East Farm Old Stillington Lane Stillington Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1LX
Prior Notification for the erection of 1No. agricultural structure for machinery, products and feed storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-16
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- East Farm Old Stillington Lane Stillington Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1LX
Erection of a single storey extension to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Old Stillington in County Durham

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Stillington a particularly low-crime area.

Old Stillington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishopton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Old Stillington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Old Stillington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Stillington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Old Stillington were outline applications (1).

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