Search Ornsby Hill planning applications

19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ornsby Hill · updated daily · Durham County Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Lanchester Primary School Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HUApprovedT1 - Common ash - Remove deadwood T2 - Common ash - Fell to ground level. G2 Common ash - group (3 trees) - Remove 1 heavily leaning ash to ground level. Remove deadwood from the other 2 trees. Works updated by client instruction. G3 Mixed broadleaves - group - Monolith / fell the 3 trees marked with orange paint. Priority 1. Individual positions not shown. T3 - Wild cherry - Fell to ground level. T4 - Rowan - Fell to ground level. T5 - Common ash - Remove deadwood T6 - Common ash - Fell to ground level. T7 - Sycamore - Remove deadwood. T8 - Common ash - Remove deadwood. T9 - Dead ash (boundary) - Remove to ground level. Section 211 noticeReceived 27 Oct 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026DM/26/02877/TCA
18 Fenhall Park Lanchester Durham DH7 0JTApproved5 Leylandii - reduce height by 3-4 metres. prune side branches in by 1-2 metres to reduce lateral weight. - Section 211 noticeTrees in a Conservation AreaReceived 29 Jul 2026Decided 21 Aug 2026DM/26/01978/TCA
39 Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HTAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for repairs and improvements to a listed dwelling including roof repairs and partial reroofing, rooflights, replacement insulated kitchen floor, repair and replacement of doors and windows, installation of a first-floor bathroom, drainage alterations, reduction in height of an unsafe chimney stack, and alterations to the approved stable rebuilding scheme including a revised door and additional rooflight (pursuant to permissions DM/19/01282/FPA and DM/19/01283/LB).Received 16 Jul 2026DM/26/01830/LB
39 Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HTAwaiting decisionRepairs and improvements to a listed dwelling including roof repairs and partial reroofing, rooflights, replacement insulated kitchen floor, repair and replacement of doors and windows, installation of a first-floor bathroom, drainage alterations, reduction in height of an unsafe chimney stack, and alterations to the approved stable rebuilding scheme including a revised door and additional rooflight (pursuant to permissions DM/19/01282/FPA and DM/19/01283/LB).Received 16 Jul 2026DM/26/01829/FPA
4 The Close Lanchester Durham DH7 0PXAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extensionReceived 24 Jun 2026DM/26/01431/FPA

Planning in Ornsby Hill

Only 7 decisions near Ornsby Hill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ornsby Hill in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around Ornsby Hill

Postcode districts

DH7 222 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Ornsby Hill

Ornsby Hill is a quaint village located in County Durham, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, the area offers valuable insights for planning applications, reflecting the unique characteristics and community needs of this rural locality.

Property prices in Ornsby Hill show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ornsby Hill 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 Ornsby Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ornsby Hill has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ornsby Hill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ornsby Hill, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Ornsby Hill.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ornsby Hill?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Ornsby Hill.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ornsby Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Ornsby Hill is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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