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Planning in Tow Law

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

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

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About Tow Law

Tow Law is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Crook and just a few miles south of Consett. This strategic position makes it a key area for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments. The town has a population of approximately 2,058 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Tow Law 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 Tow Law 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 Tow Law a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Tow Law has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tow Law 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 Tow Law, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Tow Law.

The most common types were full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tow Law?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Tow Law.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tow Law?
The most common type of planning application near Tow Law is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tow Law?
You can search and track planning applications near Tow Law on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.