Rookhope, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rookhope, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Rookhope
Rookhope is a village located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, nestled in the Pennines north of Weardale. Originally established as a collection of cattle farms in the 13th century, Rookhope developed into a mining community known for its lead and fluorspar production. Poet W. H. Auden famously described Rookhope as "the most wonderfully desolate of all the dales," reflecting its unique landscape and historical significance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 045E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rookhope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rookhope.
- 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 Rookhope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Rookhope.
- - The Old Miners Hall Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Change of use to amenity space, retention of 2no timber buildings to house hot tubs, with associated privacy fencing (Amended plans 23.03.2020)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-05-21
View full details - - 1 Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Discharge of planning condition 3 pursuant to DM/16/00358/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-23
View full details - - 1 Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Single storey extension to north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-02-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Burnside Cottages The Old Miners Hall Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Change of use from agricultural land to domestic curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-12-05
View full details - - The Old Miners Hall Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Variation of condition 4 of planning permission 3/2007/0759 to allow permanent residential occupancy
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-12-05
View full details - - Prydale Farm Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Conversion of milking byre to form live/work unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2013-03-05
View full details - - Burnside Cottages, Rookhope
Proposed construction of new single span bridge and associated carriageway works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2012-02-14
View full details - - 1 Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DB
Discharge of condition 3 (material samples) pursuant to planning permssion 3/2010/0224
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-06-16
View full details - - Prydale Farm Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Conversion of former milking parlour to live/work unit accommodation and jam/preserve making facility building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-04-21
View full details - - 1 Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DB
Two storey extension to replace existing single entrance way
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-05-12
View full details - - The Old Miners Hall Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DB
Variation of condition 3 for planning application 3/2007/0759 to change windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-10-02
View full details - - The Old Miners Hall Burnside Cottages Rookhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2DB
Proposed conversion to two holiday cottages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-10-10
View full details - - Prydale House Rookhope Weardale Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Mini wind generator and solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-07-20
View full details - - Prydale House Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Amendment to approval 3/2003/0018, increasing volume of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-04-24
View full details - - Broad Dale Farm Rookhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Change of use from stone barns (2) to become a craft micro brewery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2005-10-10
View full details - - Prydale House Eastgate Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Conversion of barns to commercial use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-01-09
View full details - - Prydale House Eastgate Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2DF
Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-01-09
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A brief summary of Rookhope in County Durham
Rookhope is a village located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, nestled in the Pennines north of Weardale. Originally established as a collection of cattle farms in the 13th century, Rookhope developed into a mining community known for its lead and fluorspar production. Poet W. H. Auden famously described Rookhope as "the most wonderfully desolate of all the dales," reflecting its unique landscape and historical significance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rookhope a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rookhope includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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