Shield Row, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shield Row, County Durham.
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About Shield Row
Shield Row is a village situated in County Durham, England, and is part of the town of Stanley. It is located to the north of Stanley Town Centre and east of Tanfield Lea, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shield Row.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shield Row.
- 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 Shield Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Shield Row.
- - 22 Northumbria Place East Stanley Stanley DH9 0UB
Two-storey side extension and driveway alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Hillside Cottage East Street East Stanley Stanley DH9 0UE
Demolition of dwelling (retrospective) and construction of 1 No. replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Sunniside Motor Co Chester Road East Stanley Stanley DH9 0TJ
Variation of Condition 2 of DM/22/03375/FPA to accommodate amended building footprint and position of totem signage and cycle racks.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Shield Row in County Durham
Shield Row is a village situated in County Durham, England, and is part of the town of Stanley. It is located to the north of Stanley Town Centre and east of Tanfield Lea, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shield Row a particularly low-crime area.
Shield Row has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beamish Burn. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Shield Row includes 5 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, Shield Row 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 Shield Row
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Shield Row. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shield Row may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shield Row were full planning applications (8), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.