Preston-on-Tees, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston-on-Tees, County Durham.
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About Preston-on-Tees
Preston-on-Tees, commonly known as Preston, is a village and civil parish situated within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, England. With a population of 1,689 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features notable landmarks such as Preston Hall and a public park, making it a point of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,743 (2021)
District: Stockton-on-Tees
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Town Insights
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 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston-on-Tees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston-on-Tees.
- 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 Preston-on-Tees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Preston-on-Tees.
- - Land South Of 18 Preston Lane Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RG
Non material amendment to planning approval 24/1123/FUL (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land South Of 18 Preston Lane Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RG
Erection 1no detached dwelling with detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Preston-on-Tees in County Durham
Preston-on-Tees, commonly known as Preston, is a village and civil parish situated within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, England. With a population of 1,689 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features notable landmarks such as Preston Hall and a public park, making it a point of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,743 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stockton-on-Tees district.
Property prices in Preston-on-Tees 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 Preston-on-Tees a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Preston-on-Tees 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, Preston-on-Tees 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 Preston-on-Tees
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Preston-on-Tees. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Preston-on-Tees.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Preston-on-Tees were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 24% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.