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Planning in Thornley (DH6)

Approved
94%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornley (DH6) in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Thornley (DH6)

Thornley is a settlement located in County Durham, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,543 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Thornley show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornley 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 Thornley, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Thornley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornley (DH6)?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Thornley (DH6). The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornley (DH6)?
The average planning decision time near Thornley (DH6) is 87 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 Thornley (DH6)?
The planning approval rate near Thornley (DH6) is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornley (DH6)?
The most common type of planning application near Thornley (DH6) is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornley (DH6)?
You can search and track planning applications near Thornley (DH6) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.