Search Royal Oak planning applications
63 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Royal Oak · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Adjacent To Kings Head Cottages Royal Oak DL2 2UJApprovedVariation of condition 1 pursuant to DM/21/02511/VOC (demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 no. dwellings) to allow for layout and design changes including removal of integral garages (Plots 1 and 3), alterations to doors, windows and rooms, addition of separate detached garages to the rear of Plots 1 and Plot 3. Proposed integral garage (Plot 2) along with additional single storey rear extension. Removal of triple garage, stone boundary walls to the front of the site, and alterations to vehicle hardstanding areas.Variation of ConditionReceived 3 Mar 2025Decided 6 May 2025DM/25/00616/VOC
- Royal Oak Farm West Auckland Road Royal Oak Heighington Darlington DL2 2UJApprovedPrior approval for the erection of 1 no. agricultural building to be used for an agricultural machinery store / workshop (Agricultural Determination) (amended site location plan received 3 November 2023)Agricultural DeterminationReceived 27 Sep 2023Decided 7 Nov 202323/00960/AG
- Widehope Farm Bildershaw Bishop Auckland DL14 9PLWithdrawnConversion of barn conversion/ farm/boarding kennels to 2 children's homes (for 5 children and 4 children) for children with complex needs with associated garden and parking.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 13 Oct 2021Decided 5 Jan 2022DM/21/03557/FPA
- Royal Oak Farm West Auckland Road Royal Oak HEIGHINGTON DARLINGTON DL2 2UJApprovedPrior approval for the erection of 1 no. agricultural building to be used for the storing of farm machinery (Agricultural Determination)Agricultural DeterminationReceived 16 Aug 2021Decided 16 Sep 202121/00983/AG
- Land Adjacent To Kings Head Cottages Royal Oak DL2 2UJApprovedVariation of condition 2 pursuant to DM/18/00229/FPA (demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 no. dwellings and garages) to allow for layout and design amendments to the approved scheme Previous approved drawings to be superseded and replaced with submitted drawingsVariation of ConditionReceived 13 Jul 2021Decided 28 Sep 2021DM/21/02511/VOC
Planning in Royal Oak
Only 2 decisions near Royal Oak in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Royal Oak in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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DL2 287 applications in the last 12 monthsDL14 196 applications in the last 12 monthsDL4 21 applications in the last 12 months
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About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a quaint hamlet located in the western part of Heighington civil parish within the Borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. Positioned northwest of Darlington, this serene area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments and applications. It sits within the Heighington district.
Property prices in Royal Oak show an average sale price of £169,943, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Royal Oak area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Royal Oak a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Royal Oak has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Royal Oak 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Royal Oak, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Royal Oak.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).