South Moor, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Moor, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Moor are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Moor
South Moor is a village situated in the civil parish of Stanley, County Durham, England. Nestled on the northern slope of the Craghead valley, this semi-rural community features a main street lined with approximately twelve shops, which thrive despite their proximity to the larger retail offerings in Stanley, including an Asda supermarket. This blend of local commerce and rural charm makes South Moor a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Stanley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Moor.
- 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 South Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near South Moor.
- - 3 Ivy Terrace South Moor Stanley DH9 7BA
Erection of detached garden building to south
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 4 Hardy Terrace New Kyo Stanley DH9 7DP
Erection of fence to front and side including change of use with vehicular access and hardstanding (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 1 Jane Street South Moor Stanley DH9 7BH
Retrospective application for front and rear extensions and changes to materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - 205 Park Road South Moor DH9 7QE
Change of use from offices to HMO (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - 12 Pine Street South Moor Stanley DH9 7BD
Single storey flat roof rear extension (amended on 23rd June 2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-03-27
View full details - - 4 Mitchell Street South Moor Stanley DH9 7BE
Single storey rear extension with four rooflights (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-02-09
View full details - - 245 Park Road South Moor Stanley DH9 7QG
Change of use from a Betting Shop (Sui Generis) to a Hair Treatment Clinic and Beauty Salon (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-08-09
View full details - - Land To The East Of Gray Terrace New Kyo DH9 7LB
Outline Application with all matters reserved for 18 self-build plots with new access road and associated landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-03-25
View full details - - 3 Rydal Avenue South Moor Stanley DH9 7QR
Erection of conservatory and steps to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-12-04
View full details - - 48 Windermere Terrace South Moor Stanley DH9 7QU
Retention of shipping container within front garden with timber cladding and planting for screening.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-11-25
View full details - - Site Of Former 1 Hardy Terrace New Kyo DH9 7JU
Discharge of condition no.4 (surface water) in relation to previous planning application DM/17/01602/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-11-11
View full details - - Former South Moor Greenlands Community Infant School School Terrace South Moor Stanley DH9 7QN
Conversion of existing building and reconstruction of demolished building section for a Care Home facility for the elderly and ancillary parking and landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-05-28
View full details - - Former South Moor Greenlands Community Infant School School Terrace South Moor Stanley DH9 7QN
Change of use from school to 109 bed supported care hostel with ancillary facilities.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-07-13
View full details - - Plot 47 Garage Site To The West Of Maple Grove South Moor
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-05-30
View full details - - 34 Keswick Road South Moor Stanley DH9 7QS
Single storey side extension, off street parking with permeable paving within front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-04-27
View full details - - Highway And Footpath Land At Poplar Street And Pine Street South Moor DH9 7BB
Variation of condition no.2 (approved plans) pursuant to permission DM/16/03017/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-12-22
View full details - - Site Of Former 1 Hardy Terrace New Kyo DH9 7JU
Demolition of Sandhole WMC and construction of 4no. dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-12
View full details - - Poplar Street And Pine Street South Moor DH9 7BB
Discharge of condition 3 (landscaping scheme) pursuant to permission DM/16/03017/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-04-05
View full details - - Site Of Former 1 Hardy Terrace New Kyo DH9 7JU
Demolition of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-03-22
View full details - - 204 Park Road South Moor Stanley Durham DH9 7AL
Continuation of use of shop as taxi office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-02-08
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A brief summary of South Moor in County Durham
South Moor is a village situated in the civil parish of Stanley, County Durham, England. Nestled on the northern slope of the Craghead valley, this semi-rural community features a main street lined with approximately twelve shops, which thrive despite their proximity to the larger retail offerings in Stanley, including an Asda supermarket. This blend of local commerce and rural charm makes South Moor a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Stanley district.
Property prices in South Moor show an average sale price of £118,905, 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 South Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Moor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greencroft and Langley Moor SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, South Moor 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 South Moor
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near South Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 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 South Moor were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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