How long do planning decisions take near Sunny Brow?

The average planning decision time near Sunny Brow is 27 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sunny Brow?

The planning approval rate near Sunny Brow is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sunny Brow?

The most common type of planning application near Sunny Brow is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sunny Brow?

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Sunny Brow, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sunny Brow, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Sunny Brow

Sunnybrow is a village located in County Durham, England, serving as a southern suburb of Willington. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 1,296, making it a closely-knit community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £144,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
LSOA: County Durham 045C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sunny Brow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sunny Brow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Sunny Brow in County Durham

Property prices in Sunny Brow show an average sale price of £144,110, 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 Sunny Brow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sunny Brow includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Sunny Brow

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Brow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sunny Brow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sunny Brow were outline applications (1), tree works (1).

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