How long do planning decisions take near Pity Me?

The average planning decision time near Pity Me is 54 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 Pity Me?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Pity Me?

The most common type of planning application near Pity Me is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Pity Me, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pity Me, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Pity Me are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Pity Me

Pity Me is a suburban village in County Durham, situated to the north of Framwellgate Moor and west of Newton Hall. Its location makes it an attractive area for residential developments and planning applications, appealing to those looking to invest in or enhance the local community.

District: Framwellgate Moor

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
LSOA: County Durham 022C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pity Me.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pity Me.

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 Pity Me based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Pity Me.

DM/26/01571/AD - Armstrong House 6 Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5GH
New building signage to front elevation of building
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-18
- Armstrong House 6 Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5GH
New building signage to front elelvation of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-17
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- 133 Harvey Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ZB
Single storey side extension and loft conversion including replacement roof and dormer windows to east and west elevations, replacement of existing fences to brick walling and installation of gates to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-04
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- 18 Mere Drive Pity Me Durham DH1 5DD
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01168/FPA to amend the approved design to include slightly larger front extension (increase size of ground floor wc/show
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Unit D Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
External alterations to existing commercial unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 11 The Forge Pity Me Durham DH1 5RU
Removal of existing rear conservatory and replaced with 3m single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 120 Harvey Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ZG
Installation of air source heat pump to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Anvil Abbey Road Pity Me Durham DH1 5DQ
To retain 1.8m high timber fencing to rear garden and the side of the property, and to erect a 1.2m high timber fence to front driveway area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Pity Me in County Durham

Property prices in Pity Me show an average sale price of £184,444, 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 Pity Me a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pity Me includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Pity Me

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Pity Me. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pity Me were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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