Perkinsville, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Perkinsville, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Perkinsville
Perkinsville is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned just north of Pelton and northwest of Chester-le-Street. This proximity to major towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, as it benefits from both local amenities and transport links.
District: Pelton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Perkinsville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Perkinsville.
- 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 Perkinsville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Perkinsville.
- - Land To The West North Of Willow Tree Cottage Pelton DH2 1HZ
Change of use of agricultural land to facilitate maintenance of sewage infrastructure by Northumbrian Water, provision of access, hardstanding and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 60 Brackenbeds Close Pelton Chester-le-Street DH2 1XJ
Conversion of existing garage into a habitable space, including external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 32 Coquet Drive Perkinsville Chester-le-Street DH2 1EW
Change of Use of Dwelling to a Mixed Use of dwelling and self-contained hair salon (Sui-Generis) (Amended Description 04.07.2025)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Perkinsville in County Durham
Perkinsville is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned just north of Pelton and northwest of Chester-le-Street. This proximity to major towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, as it benefits from both local amenities and transport links. It sits within the Pelton district.
Property prices in Perkinsville show an average sale price of £168,395, 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 Perkinsville a particularly low-crime area.
Perkinsville has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Perkinsville includes 3 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, Perkinsville 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 Perkinsville
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Perkinsville. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Perkinsville may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Perkinsville were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pelton planning applications
- Urpeth planning applications
- Ouston planning applications
- South Pelaw planning applications
- Pelton Fell planning applications
- Newfield planning applications
- Waldridge planning applications
- Kibblesworth 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.