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Planning in The Middles

Only 2 decisions near The Middles in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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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. It sits within the Stanley district.

Property prices in The Middles show an average sale price of £118,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Middles area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around The Middles has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Middles, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near The Middles.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Middles?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near The Middles.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Middles?
The most common type of planning application near The Middles is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Middles?
You can search and track planning applications near The Middles on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.