Quarrington Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Quarrington Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Quarrington Hill
Quarrington Hill is a village located in County Durham, England, just north of Kelloe. For those researching planning applications in the area, it offers a tranquil setting with potential for development amidst the surrounding countryside.
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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: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 041D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Quarrington Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Quarrington Hill.
- 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 Quarrington Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Quarrington Hill.
- - Andemali Front Street South Quarrington Hill Durham DH6 4QN
Single storey side and rear extensions with the creation of 2x balconies, boundary fencing and gate and outbuildings to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Millview Front Street South Quarrington Hill Durham DH6 4QN
Garage extension to front and gated access to driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Quarrington Hill in County Durham
Quarrington Hill is a village located in County Durham, England, just north of Kelloe. For those researching planning applications in the area, it offers a tranquil setting with potential for development amidst the surrounding countryside.
Property prices in Quarrington Hill 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 Quarrington Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Quarrington Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cassop Vale SSSI, Quarrington Hill Grasslands SSSI; 2 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, Quarrington Hill 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 Quarrington Hill
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Quarrington Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Quarrington Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Quarrington Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Quarrington Hill were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Old Quarrington planning applications
- Kelloe planning applications
- Old Cassop planning applications
- Cassop planning applications
- Coxhoe planning applications
- Garmondsway planning applications
- Running Waters planning applications
- Shadforth planning applications
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.