Toft Hill, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Toft Hill, County Durham.

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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.

District: Etherley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: County Durham
• Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
• LSOA: County Durham 055D

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• public-order: 1
• vehicle-crime: 1
• violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Toft Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Toft Hill.

• 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 Toft Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Toft Hill.

1. - Dale View Toft Hill Bishop Auckland DL14 0JF
   Private stable block (1no. stable, tack and hay rooms) and associated fencing
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Toft Hill in County Durham

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 £133,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Toft Hill is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Toft Hill 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.

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Planning Activity in Toft Hill

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Toft Hill.

The most common application types near Toft Hill were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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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.