Spennymoor, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spennymoor, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
Planning applications in Spennymoor are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Spennymoor
Spennymoor is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 7 miles south of Durham and south of the River Wear. The parish encompasses several villages, including Kirk Merrington, Middlestone Moor, Byers Green, and Tudhoe, with a population of 19,816 recorded in the 2011 census. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments for those interested in the area.
Population: 22,428 (2021)
District: County Durham
Website: http://www.spennymoortowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £148,955 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 052A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spennymoor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spennymoor.
- 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 Spennymoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Spennymoor.
- DM/26/01509/AD - Land To The East Of 23 - 25 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
1 no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-13 - DM/26/01508/FPA - Land To The East Of 23 - 25 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Installation of 1no. communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-13 - DM/26/01423/DRC - Land To The East Of 1 Ladysmock Close Spennymoor DL16 6NZ
Discharge of conditions 5 (contaminated land) and 23 (M4(2) provisions) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03146/FPA for 7 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Telecommunications Mast Telephone Exchange High Street Spennymoor
15.5m Vs280 Monopole supporting 6no antennas
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 3 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Display of end fascia canopy sign to front and 1 no. digitally printed vinyl to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Lidl Wesleyan Road Spennymoor DL16 6DF
Informative signage to advise the public of the presence of the ANPR camera, time restrictions, and relevant terms and conditions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Lidl Wesleyan Road Spennymoor DL16 6DF
Erection of a Column Mounted ANPR CCTV Camera.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 14 Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD
New enlarged shop front with security shutter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 4 Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD
Second floor and single storey rear extensions and conversion of first and second floors to create 4no. 1-bedroom self contained apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 3 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Installation of external roller shutter to entrance doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02901/FPA for the installation of security roller shutters necessitating the reconfiguration of the shopfront fenestration
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 3 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Installation of air conditioning plant to roof, 1 no. opening in 1st floor wall for associated pipework, 4 no. openings in external wall for vent grills, handrail, construction of new external fire es
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Lothian House Care Home Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SG
T1. and T2. Sycamore - reduce to previous pruning points up to 2m and remove epicormic growth from the stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 3 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Replacement of existing shopfront with new shopfront complete with bi-parting entrance doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land To South Of 7 High Street Spennymoor DL16 6AG
2no digital 75inch LCD display screens on each side of 1no Street Hub Unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land To South Of 7 High Street Spennymoor DL16 6AG
Installation of 1no BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of Unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 12 Shaw Street Spennymoor DL16 6AT
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 4 Poplar Drive Spennymoor DL16 7XX
Siting of retractable support and radio antenna to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 16A Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SE
Replacement front door to serve first floor flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - The Weardale 27 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6QE
Discharge of condition 6 (Roof and Wall Material Details) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02625/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Spennymoor in County Durham
Spennymoor is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 7 miles south of Durham and south of the River Wear. The parish encompasses several villages, including Kirk Merrington, Middlestone Moor, Byers Green, and Tudhoe, with a population of 19,816 recorded in the 2011 census. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments for those interested in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 22,428 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Spennymoor show an average sale price of £148,955, 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 Spennymoor a particularly low-crime area.
Spennymoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tudhoe. 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 Spennymoor 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, Spennymoor planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.spennymoortowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Spennymoor
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Spennymoor. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spennymoor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spennymoor were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (11), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 45 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tudhoe Grange planning applications
- North Close planning applications
- Middlestone Moor planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Middlestone planning applications
- Kirk Merrington planning applications
- Tudhoe planning applications
- Westerton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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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.
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