Oxhill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxhill, County Durham.
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About Oxhill
Oxhill is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Stanley, County Durham, England. Nestled at the base of a hill leading to New Kyo and Annfield Plain, it offers a peaceful residential atmosphere with limited amenities, including a few households, The Ox pub, and the primary nursery school serving the Stanley area. Its proximity to the C2C cycle path and nearby communities like East Kyo and Harperley makes it an appealing location for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
District: Stanley
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxhill.
- 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 Oxhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Oxhill.
- - Land To The East Of 2 Standish Street South Moor DH9 7AD
Change of use of residential garage to 1 No. dwelling house (C3) with parking and garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-15
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A brief summary of Oxhill in County Durham
Oxhill is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Stanley, County Durham, England. Nestled at the base of a hill leading to New Kyo and Annfield Plain, it offers a peaceful residential atmosphere with limited amenities, including a few households, The Ox pub, and the primary nursery school serving the Stanley area. Its proximity to the C2C cycle path and nearby communities like East Kyo and Harperley makes it an appealing location for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting. It sits within the Stanley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oxhill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oxhill includes 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, Oxhill 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 Oxhill
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Oxhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oxhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 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 Oxhill were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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:
- South Moor planning applications
- Stanley planning applications
- South Stanley planning applications
- East Kyo planning applications
- West Kyo planning applications
- Harperley planning applications
- Tanfield Lea planning applications
- Quaking Houses planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.