Pity Me, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pity Me, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 033H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
5 planning applications found near Pity Me.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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. It sits within the Framwellgate Moor district.
Property prices in Pity Me show an average sale price of £197,794, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pity Me 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 Pity Me
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Pity Me. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Pity Me slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pity Me were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Framwellgate Moor planning applications
- Newton Hall planning applications
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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.