South Stanley, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Stanley, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Stanley are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Stanley
South Stanley is a village located in County Durham, England, directly south of the town of Stanley. Its proximity to Stanley may influence planning applications in the area, making it a relevant location for developers and residents alike.
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 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Stanley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Stanley.
- 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 Stanley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
246 planning applications found near South Stanley.
- DM/26/01519/AD - Land To The North West Of 46 Front Street Stanley DH9 0HU
Advertisement Consent for 1 no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications kiosk
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-15 - DM/26/01449/NMA - Unit 4 Clifford Road Stanley DH9 0XG
Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/26/00442/FPA to amend the north east elevation by reducing the height of the proposed cladding to align with the existing building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Unit 4 Clifford Road Stanley DH9 0XG
Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/26/00442/FPA to amend the north east elevation by reducing the height of the proposed cladding to align with the existing building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - DM/26/01228/AD - 99 - 101 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TB
Retrospective advertisement consent for an illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 99 - 101 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TB
Retrospective advertisement consent for an illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - Unit 4 Clifford Road Stanley DH9 0XG
Proposed refurbishment of Unit 4 comprising refurbishment of the existing roof; over cladding of existing roof lights to match the surrounding roof; removal of the existing rear canopy; replacement of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Aldi Stores Limited Front Street Stanley DH9 0HU
Prior notification for the installation of 270 solar panels on roof of Aldi Foodstore
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 7 The Shopping Centre Holly Hill Gardens South Stanley Stanley DH9 6PF
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to mixed use, first floor flat (C3) and ground floor retail shop (E(a)) including the installation of shop front and roller shutter and fenestration alt
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land North Of 110 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TY
Display of 2 No. LCD screens associated with BT Street Hub unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land North Of 110 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TY
Installation of 1 No. BT Street Hub Unit on public footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 99 - 101 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TB
Proposed subdivision of existing commercial unit into 2 units (Class E). Installation of commercial extraction system and extraction flue. Additional and replacement windows to rear. Installation of b
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Imperial Hotel 81 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TB
Listed Building Consent to repaint doors windows and brick work, repointing of brickwork and chimney stacks
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 65 Front Street Stanley DH9 0SZ
Fascia signs, projecting signs, vinyls, window posters, directory of services, nameplate, CCTV signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 65 Front Street Stanley DH9 0SZ
Full retail fitout of a vacant unit into a retail banking hub. Works include: External: Installation of new brand signage, associated signage plus making good external building fabric. Internal: Parti
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Stanley Travel Bus Station Front Street Stanley DH9 0NQ
Erection and display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign to main entrance canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Stanley Bus Station Bus Station Front Street Stanley DH9 0NQ
Refurbish Stanley Bus Station, solar panels to roof, alteration to and remove canopy to front entrance, replace roller shutters, replace render with cladding to front elevation, replace west entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 71 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TA
Discharge of condition 4 (noise impact assessment) pursuant to DM/23/01549/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Units 2 And 3 The Clifford Centre Clifford Road Stanley DH9 0XG
Non-material amendment application pursuant to planning approval DM/24/02213/FPA to:- install 1 No. fire door, remove 1 No. goods door and insert brick panel above 2 No. doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 71 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TA
Variation of Condition 3 (Fenestration Details), Condition 5 (Building Recording) and Condition 6 (Reporting and Archiving) in relation to application DM/23/01549/FPA relating to Window details and Ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 67 - 69 Front Street Stanley DH9 0SY
Installation of 1no. illuminated digital advertising screen to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-28
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A brief summary of South Stanley in County Durham
South Stanley is a village located in County Durham, England, directly south of the town of Stanley. Its proximity to Stanley may influence planning applications in the area, making it a relevant location for developers and residents alike. It sits within the Stanley district.
Property prices in South Stanley 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 Stanley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Stanley includes 3 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, South Stanley 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 Stanley
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near South Stanley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Stanley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 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 South Stanley were full planning applications (16), advertising consent (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 38 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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- 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.