Urpeth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Urpeth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Urpeth are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Urpeth
Urpeth is a village located in County Durham, England, close to Ouston and Beamish, and near the Tyne and Wear border. With a population of 3,630 as recorded in the 2011 census, Urpeth offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 3,436 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £187,833 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Urpeth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Urpeth.
- 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 Urpeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
471 planning applications found near Urpeth.
- - 7 Callander Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LE
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 29 Bradley Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TH
Demolish existing conservatory, replace with single storey extension, erect two roof canopies above doorways
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 16 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LA
Single and one storey extension above garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 12 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 87 Bradley Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TJ
Single storey pitched roof extension to rear with flue.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 78 Carlton Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TZ
Single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 47 The Oval Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1RN
Detached outbuilding to north of dwelling (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 35 Melbeck Drive Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TY
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 1 Redmires Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1SB
Single story rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 73 Penhill Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1SG
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.26 metres, an eaves height of 2.17 metres and a total height of 3.29 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 3 Pickering Walk Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TN
Installation of bay window to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 31 Leyburn Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TD
The erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with a roof lantern, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.230m, for which the maximum height would be 3.8m, and f
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - 5 Alford Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1RT
Single storey rear extension (Resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 19 Abernethy Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1RX
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 4.5 metres, an eaves and total height of 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 32 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1JZ
Extension to front of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 27 Penhill Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1SF
Retrospective application for a front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - 3 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LA
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) persuant to planning approval DM/23/00810/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - 57 Wensley Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1SD
Single storey orangery to rear of ground floor flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-03
View full details - - 5 Alford Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1RT
Single storey rear extension. (Part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - DM/23/01457/HPN - 5 Alford Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1RT
Erection of single storey rear extension. - WORKS ALREADY COMMENCED
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-05-23
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A brief summary of Urpeth in County Durham
Urpeth is a village located in County Durham, England, close to Ouston and Beamish, and near the Tyne and Wear border. With a population of 3,630 as recorded in the 2011 census, Urpeth offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,436 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Urpeth show an average sale price of £187,833, 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 Urpeth a particularly low-crime area.
Urpeth has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Urpeth 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 Urpeth
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Urpeth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Urpeth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Urpeth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Urpeth were full planning applications (20), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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