Waldridge, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waldridge, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waldridge are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Waldridge
Waldridge is a village located in County Durham, England, known for its picturesque moorland surroundings and a notable population increase from 215 in 2001 to 4,215 by the 2011 Census. Situated southwest of Chester-le-Street, it has historical roots dating back to the 1890s and was formerly recognized as Waldridge Colliery. The area is characterized by its natural drainage into the Cong Burn and South Burn, both of which contribute to the River Wear nearby, making it a significant point of interest for planning applications related to environmental and community development.
Population: 3,867 (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 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waldridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waldridge.
- 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 Waldridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
136 planning applications found near Waldridge.
- - Land To The South East Of Fern Meadows Waldridge Road Waldridge DH2 3RB
Discharge of condition 3 (Coal Mining Activity) and condition 8 (Materials) pursuant to DM/24/02062/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land To The South East Of Fern Meadows Waldridge Road Waldridge DH2 3RB
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Tree Protection Plan), 6 (Drainage Scheme), 9 (Sustainability Statement), 10 (Bat Box Specification) and 14 (Landscaping Scheme) pursuant of Planning Permission DM/24/02062/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 3 Craster Close Chester-le-Street DH2 3JJ
Garage extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 8 Red Banks Chester-le-Street DH2 2XG
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 1 Ashgrove Chester-le-Street DH2 2XL
Replacement of existing windows (timber) with UPVC windows. New windows to have cream woodgrain and run through sash horns
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 10 Cloverhill Chester-le-Street DH2 2LZ
Single storey extension to rear, part garage conversion and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - 15 Birch View Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 2XP
Proposed two storey side, single storey rear extensions and detached double garage with alterations to driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - 8 Gill Croft Chester-le-Street DH2 2XF
Sun lounge rear extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-07-14
View full details - - 6 West Drive Chester-le-Street DH2 2XH
Non-material amendment pursuant to Planning Permission DM/20/03208/FPA to remove one ground floor window and reduce the height of the sliding doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-04-27
View full details - - 6 Heathfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2XN
Proposed front porch, garage conversion, rear bi-folding doors and associated structural alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-11-03
View full details - - 6 West Drive Chester-le-Street DH2 2XH
Sun lounge extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-11-02
View full details - - 88 Brantwood Chester-le-Street DH2 2UL
Retrospective application for a wooden summer house/garden room to be built in the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-21
View full details - - 50 Netherton Close Chester-le-Street DH2 3SP
Garden room to side and snug to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-21
View full details - - 2 Ashgrove Chester-le-Street Durham DH2 2XL
Rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-09-25
View full details - - 96 Brantwood Chester-le-Street DH2 2UL
Prior notification for a kitchen/sun lounge extension to rear with a projection of 6.1 metres, an eaves height of 2.5 metres and a total height of 3.68 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-08-25
View full details - - 4 Long Dale Chester-le-Street DH2 2XQ
Sun lounge and study extension to rear and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-05-30
View full details - - 5 Long Burn Drive Chester-le-Street DH2 2XE
Sun lounge extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-04-30
View full details - - 11 Cornmoor Chester-le-Street DH2 2NB
Sun room and kitchen extension to rear and side and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-08-22
View full details - - 1 Meadow Drive Chester-le-Street DH2 2XA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-07-31
View full details - - 5 Long Burn Drive Chester-le-Street DH2 2XE
First floor extension above garage to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-05-02
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A brief summary of Waldridge in County Durham
Waldridge is a village located in County Durham, England, known for its picturesque moorland surroundings and a notable population increase from 215 in 2001 to 4,215 by the 2011 Census. Situated southwest of Chester-le-Street, it has historical roots dating back to the 1890s and was formerly recognized as Waldridge Colliery. The area is characterized by its natural drainage into the Cong Burn and South Burn, both of which contribute to the River Wear nearby, making it a significant point of interest for planning applications related to environmental and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,867 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Waldridge 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 Waldridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Waldridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waldridge Fell SSSI; 6 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 Waldridge
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Waldridge. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waldridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Waldridge were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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