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Planning in Toft Hill

No decisions near Toft Hill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Toft Hill

Toft Hill is a hilltop village located in County Durham, England, positioned along the A68, just west of Bishop Auckland and adjacent to High Etherley. With its historical roots as an ancient defensive settlement and Roman site, Toft Hill's name likely derives from Norse or Angle origins, meaning "Hill Hill." This unique blend of history and geography may influence future planning applications in the area. It sits within the Etherley district.

Property prices in Toft Hill show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Toft Hill 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 Toft Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Toft Hill 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 Toft Hill, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Toft Hill.

The most common types were full planning applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Toft Hill?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Toft Hill.
What types of planning applications are most common near Toft Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Toft Hill is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Toft Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Toft Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.