Ushaw Moor, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ushaw Moor, County Durham.
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About Ushaw Moor
Ushaw Moor is an historic pit village located in County Durham, England, on the north bank of the River Deerness, just west of Durham and south of Bearpark. It is part of the Deerness electoral ward in the City of Durham constituency, represented by MP Mary Foy since 2019. This area may present various planning opportunities due to its unique heritage and proximity to urban centres.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 024D
Crime Statistics
63 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 19
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- shoplifting: 8
- burglary: 5
- public-order: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- other-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ushaw Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ushaw Moor.
- 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 Ushaw Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ushaw Moor.
- - 9 Station Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7PX
Change of use from takeaway unit (Sui Generis) to takeaway unit (Sui Generis) and retail unit (Class E) including shop front alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 2 Grant Close Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7RQ
Installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP) to the rear of the property beneath the kitchen window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Ushaw Moor in County Durham
Ushaw Moor is an historic pit village located in County Durham, England, on the north bank of the River Deerness, just west of Durham and south of Bearpark. It is part of the Deerness electoral ward in the City of Durham constituency, represented by MP Mary Foy since 2019. This area may present various planning opportunities due to its unique heritage and proximity to urban centres.
Property prices in Ushaw Moor show an average sale price of £197,794, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ushaw Moor area recorded 63 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ushaw Moor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brandon. 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 Ushaw Moor 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 Ushaw Moor
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ushaw Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ushaw Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ushaw Moor were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- New Brancepeth planning applications
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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.