The Middles, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Middles, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About The Middles
The Middles is a village located in County Durham, England, nestled between the towns of Stanley and Craghead. This positioning makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it connects these two communities and may offer opportunities for local development and infrastructure projects.
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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Middles.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Middles.
- 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 The Middles based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near The Middles.
- - Land South Of Greylingstadt Terrace The Middles Stanley DH9 6DE
Submission of details pursuant to discharge of conditions 3, 4,6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 25 of DM/22/02238/FPA (Housing scheme) relating to soil management, drainage timetable, bus stop improve
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 146 Kielder Drive The Middles Stanley DH9 6FD
T1 Oak - Pruning - to include the removal of soft growth on the outer lower parts of the tree crown to reduce the overall size and spread of the tree over the parking area, shortening or removal of se
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of The Middles in County Durham
The Middles is a village located in County Durham, England, nestled between the towns of Stanley and Craghead. This positioning makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it connects these two communities and may offer opportunities for local development and infrastructure projects. It sits within the Stanley district.
Property prices in The Middles 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 The Middles a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around The Middles 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, The Middles 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 The Middles
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near The Middles. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Middles may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near The Middles were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Craghead planning applications
- Stanley planning applications
- South Stanley planning applications
- East Stanley 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.