Scargill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scargill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Scargill
Scargill is a small hamlet located in the picturesque Pennines of County Durham, near the River Greta, with a population of fewer than 100 residents as of the 2011 Census. Although it falls within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, Scargill was administratively transferred to County Durham in 1974 following the Local Government Act 1972. Those researching planning applications in the area should consider its unique rural character and historical significance.
Population: 39 (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 067B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scargill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scargill.
- 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 Scargill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Scargill.
- - Scargill Farm Cowclose Lane Barningham Barnard Castle DL12 9TA
Extension to form covered storage area for machinery and produce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-08-20
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A brief summary of Scargill in County Durham
Scargill is a small hamlet located in the picturesque Pennines of County Durham, near the River Greta, with a population of fewer than 100 residents as of the 2011 Census. Although it falls within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, Scargill was administratively transferred to County Durham in 1974 following the Local Government Act 1972. Those researching planning applications in the area should consider its unique rural character and historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 39 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Scargill 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 Scargill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Scargill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brignall Banks SSSI; 4 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, Scargill 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.
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.