Wackerfield, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wackerfield, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wackerfield are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wackerfield

Population: 60 (2021)

District: County Durham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Darlington
Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
LSOA: Darlington 001B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wackerfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wackerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wackerfield in County Durham

Wackerfield is a small hamlet and civil parish located in County Durham, England, to the northwest of Darlington. As of the 2021 Census, it has a population of 60 residents, making it a quaint and relatively quiet area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 60 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Wackerfield show an average sale price of £152,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wackerfield is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wackerfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hilton, Wackerfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wackerfield 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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