How long do planning decisions take near Portrack?

The average planning decision time near Portrack is 51 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 Portrack?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Portrack?

The most common type of planning application near Portrack is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portrack?

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Portrack, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portrack, County Durham.

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About Portrack

Portrack, located in east Stockton within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, is a significant industrial and business hub. Situated near Billingham, opposite Thornaby and just west of Middlesbrough, Portrack Lane serves as the focal point for various enterprises in the area, making it a key location for those researching planning applications related to commercial development.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 019A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portrack.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Portrack based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Portrack.

- 1 Hudeshope Close Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2FG
Erection of single storey rear extension (Installation of window to side)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Portrack in County Durham

Property prices in Portrack show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Portrack a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Portrack includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast. 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 Portrack

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Portrack. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Portrack were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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