Plawsworth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plawsworth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Plawsworth
Plawsworth is a village located in County Durham, now part of the parish of Kimblesworth and Plawsworth. Situated just east of Sacriston along the A167, which connects Durham and Chester-le-Street, Plawsworth had a population of 1,570 in 1961. This area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications.
District: Kimblesworth and Plawsworth
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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 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plawsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plawsworth.
- 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 Plawsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Plawsworth.
- - Plawsworth Hall Farm Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LD
T1. Sycamore - reduction of limb by 4.5m G2. Holly x2 - Reduction of the lowest point by 30cm and trim/balance remaining crown to shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Lilac Cottage Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LD
Beech - Reduction of tree by 2m and removal of deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Sundial House Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LD
Single storey extension to side of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 5 Barnstones Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3UZ
Remove two sycamores located at boundary wall and prune beech from outbuilding by 2m (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Plawsworth in County Durham
Plawsworth is a village located in County Durham, now part of the parish of Kimblesworth and Plawsworth. Situated just east of Sacriston along the A167, which connects Durham and Chester-le-Street, Plawsworth had a population of 1,570 in 1961. This area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications. It sits within the Kimblesworth and Plawsworth district.
Property prices in Plawsworth 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 Plawsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Plawsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Plawsworth. 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 Plawsworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waldridge Fell SSSI; 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, Plawsworth 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 Plawsworth
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Plawsworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Plawsworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plawsworth were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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