How long do planning decisions take near Urlay Nook?

The average planning decision time near Urlay Nook is 46 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 Urlay Nook?

The planning approval rate near Urlay Nook is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Urlay Nook?

The most common type of planning application near Urlay Nook is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Urlay Nook?

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Urlay Nook, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Urlay Nook, County Durham.

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About Urlay Nook

Urlay Nook is a village located in County Durham, England, within the Egglescliffe parish in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees. This area may be of interest for planning applications, given its local governance and community development potential.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 021B

Crime Statistics

16 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 4
violent-crime: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
burglary: 2
drugs: 2
other-theft: 2
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Urlay Nook.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Urlay Nook.

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 Urlay Nook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Urlay Nook.

- Land East Of Mandale Park Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA
Section 73 application to vary condition no2 (Approved Plans) and no4 (Accessible and adaptable homes) of planning approval 23/2223/FUL - Erection of 87no dwellings to include the creation of associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Land East Of Mandale Park Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA
Non material amendment to planning approval 23/2223/FUL (amend wording of application proposal)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land East Of Mandale Park Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA
Non material amendment to planning approval 23/2223/FUL (amendments to certain house types and plots)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Land West Of Goosepool Drive Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA
Information to discharge Condition No.23, parts C and D (Recording of a heritage asset through a programme of archaeological works) of planning approval 23/2223/FUL - Erection of 87no. dwellings to in
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Land East Of Mandale Park Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA
Information to discharge conditions no10 (Soft Landscaping) and no11 (Soft Landscape Management and Maintenance) of planning approval 23/2223/FUL - Erection of 87no. dwellings to include the creation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Land West Of Police Training Centre Urlay Nook Road Eaglescliffe TS16 0QB
Information to discharge conditions no12 (Foul and Surface Water) and no13 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme) on both applications of planning approval 22/1456/FUL - Hybrid planning applicati
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Urlay Nook in County Durham

Property prices in Urlay Nook show an average sale price of £154,624, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 16 crimes reported in the Urlay Nook area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Urlay Nook includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Urlay Nook

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Urlay Nook. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Urlay Nook.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Urlay Nook were discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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