Tanfield Lea, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tanfield Lea, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Tanfield Lea
Tanfield Lea is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned north of Stanley and south of Tantobie. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and surrounding developments.
District: Stanley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £120,468 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tanfield Lea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tanfield Lea.
- 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 Tanfield Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Tanfield Lea.
- - Land To The South Of Penshaw View Tantobie DH9 9TQ
The erection of 25 detached and semi-detached dwellings including affordable units with associated, services, infrastructure and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-07-31
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A brief summary of Tanfield Lea in County Durham
Tanfield Lea is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned north of Stanley and south of Tantobie. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and surrounding developments. It sits within the Stanley district.
Property prices in Tanfield Lea show an average sale price of £120,468, 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 Tanfield Lea a particularly low-crime area.
Tanfield Lea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tanfield. 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 Tanfield Lea 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tanfield Lea 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 Tanfield Lea
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Tanfield Lea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tanfield Lea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tanfield Lea were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Tanfield planning applications
- Tantobie planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.