How long do planning decisions take near Stillington?

The average planning decision time near Stillington is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stillington?

The most common type of planning application near Stillington is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stillington?

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Stillington, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stillington, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stillington are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stillington

Stillington is a village located in the Stockton-on-Tees district of County Durham, England. Previously a civil parish, it now forms part of the parish of Stillington and Whitton. Situated northwest of Stockton-on-Tees, the area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its evolving community and local governance.

Population: 741

District: Stillington and Whitton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stillington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stillington.

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 Stillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stillington.

- Conoco Phillips Petroleum Company Seal Sands Road Seal Sands Middlesbrough TS2 1UH
Information to discharge condition no8 (Contaminated Land Risk Assessment), no10 (Possible Contamination From An Old Landfill Site) and no14 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning approval 25/0579/FUL -
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Darchem Engineering Limited Ironmasters Way Stillington Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1LB
Retrospective application for a Temporary Industrial Building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2011-05-06
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- Darchem Thermal Ironmasters Way Stillington Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1LB
Proposed extension to existing industrial unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2008-12-05
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- Bodycote Heat Treatment Stillington Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1LD
Provision of bulk storage tank for liquid nitrogen and provision of fire escape from first floor offices.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2007-10-29
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A brief summary of Stillington in County Durham

Property prices in Stillington show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Stillington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stillington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitton Bridge Pasture SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Stillington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stillington. The average decision time was 39 days.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stillington were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

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