Romaldkirk, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Romaldkirk, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Romaldkirk
Romaldkirk is a picturesque village located in Teesdale, within the Pennines of England. Although it falls within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the village has been part of County Durham's administration since 1974, making it an area of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 164 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 067A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Romaldkirk.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Romaldkirk.
- 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 Romaldkirk based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Romaldkirk.
- - Thackwood Eggleston Lane Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB
Rowan (T2) - fell. Robinia (T11) - fell. Scots Pine (T19) - fell - (Section 211 notice)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Poppy Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB
Internal reconfiguration to first floor shower room
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Poppy Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Sample Panel), 4 (Roofing Materials), 5 (Timber Windows and Doors Joinery Details), 6 (Fencing and Canopy details), 8 (EV Charging Point), 9 (Car Parking Details) and 10 (Li
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Poppy Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) in relation to Planning Permission DM/25/00016/FPA relating alterations to fenestration, roof design and additional solar panels to outbuildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Greenside Fell Lane Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9DZ
Replacement roof to provide attic rooms, replacement windows and doors and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Poppy Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB
Internal reconfiguration including relocating kitchen to dining room and convert kitchen to utility room. Replace ground floor concrete floor with Foamglass insulation, limecrete and stone covering.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Greenside Fell Lane Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9DZ
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - South View Cottage And South View Mews South View Romaldkirk DL12 9EB
Internal reconfiguration, replace window to rear with door, insert door to outbuilding, replacement roof, remove chimney, replacement windows and doors, insertion of rooflight and replacement gutterin
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - South View Cottage And South View Mews South View Romaldkirk DL12 9EB
Internal reconfiguration, replace window to rear with door, insert door to outbuilding, replacement roof, remove chimney, replacement windows and doors, insertion of rooflight and replacement gutterin
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Primula Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EE
Pruning, trimming and general tidy-up, remove epicormic growth, removal of diseased/deadwood from one Oak tree - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Romaldkirk in County Durham
Romaldkirk is a picturesque village located in Teesdale, within the Pennines of England. Although it falls within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the village has been part of County Durham's administration since 1974, making it an area of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Romaldkirk show an average sale price of £218,510, 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 Romaldkirk a particularly low-crime area.
Romaldkirk has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Romaldkirk, Eggleston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Romaldkirk includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shipley and Great Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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, Romaldkirk 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 Romaldkirk
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Romaldkirk. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Romaldkirk.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Romaldkirk were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.