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Planning in Stony Heap

No decisions near Stony Heap in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stony Heap in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Stony Heap

Stony Heap is a small hamlet located in County Durham, England, nestled between Leadgate and Annfield Plain. Once home to six houses and two farms, along with a coal pit, the hamlet has significantly diminished, now featuring just one house and one farm. This shift in development may be relevant for those researching planning applications and land use in the area. It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Stony Heap show an average sale price of £190,141, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stony Heap a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Stony Heap has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stony Heap 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stony Heap, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Stony Heap.

The most common types were tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stony Heap?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Stony Heap.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stony Heap?
The most common type of planning application near Stony Heap is tree works applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stony Heap?
You can search and track planning applications near Stony Heap on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.