Thornley (DH6), County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornley (DH6), County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Population: 2,543 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 044E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornley (DH6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornley (DH6).
- 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 Thornley (DH6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
212 planning applications found near Thornley (DH6).
- - 21 Ashwood Grange Thornley Durham DH6 3ET
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 & 4 Stanley Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3ES
Retention of shop front alterations and roller shutters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 3 & 4 Stanley Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3ES
Retention of illuminated fascia sign and led hanging sign to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 2 Fairview Thornley Durham DH6 3BL
Construction of 2no. self-build detached dwellings within existing site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land To The South Of South Parade Thornley DH6 3EG
Erection of 22no. dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Discharge of Condition 9 (landscape plan) and 10 (landscape maintenance) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA includes removal of first floor window to front elevation, addition of window to side elevation, addition of integral solar panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Non material amendment of planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA to allow handing of plot 6, repositioning of garages for plots 1 and 7 and removal of footpath to the northern boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 4 Hartlepool Street South Thornley Durham DH6 3BG
Alterations to external structural wall on the west elevation - new steel cage insertion to support above loads and allow for opening up the ground floor shop area - new aluminium door set and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 4 Hartlepool Street South Thornley Durham DH6 3BG
Signage to front elevation, fascia board and shutter cover
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - The Bungalow Albert Street Thornley Durham DH6 3AR
Installation of 1no rooflight to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Discharge of condition 6 pursuant to planning approval DM/20/00688/FPA relating to drainage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Lawful Development Certificate to establish that works undertaken on site are lawful in accordance with planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - 1 Cedar Court Thornley Durham DH6 3EH
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Discharge of condition 8 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Gore Hall Farm Gore Lane Thornley DH6 3DR
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00688/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-13
View full details - - 16 Hawthorn View Thornley Durham DH6 3HZ
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02279/HPN to alter the roof from mono-pitch to flat roof with rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 1 Stanley Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3ES
Retrospective change of use from hairdressers to residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 4A The Villas Thornley Durham DH6 3EU
Change of use of ground floor from Sui Generis (betting office) to C3 (dwelling) to include existing first floor flat with parking and installation of new windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-12
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A brief summary of Thornley (DH6) in County Durham
Thornley (DH6) 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 (DH6) show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Thornley (DH6) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thornley (DH6) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Bottoms SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Thornley (DH6) 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 Thornley (DH6)
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Thornley (DH6). Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thornley (DH6).
The average decision period of 83 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 Thornley (DH6) were outline applications (14), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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