Walworth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walworth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Walworth
Walworth is a quaint village in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, located approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Darlington. Characterized by its scattered farmsteads, the village centers around the historic 16th-century Walworth Castle, now operating as a hotel. Notably, the area also features earthworks near North Farm, indicating a former settlement that once included a chapel, offering insights for those researching planning applications and historical developments in the region.
Population: 103 (2021)
District: Darlington
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Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walworth.
- 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 Walworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
67 planning applications found near Walworth.
- - Woodside Cottage WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Felling of 2 no. Beech (T1,T2) protected under Tree Preservation Order No.14 1981 (W2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-10-05
View full details - - The Apple Barn WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Listed Building Consent for the demolition of the existing kitchen extension and erection of single storey extension to side elevation (Revised Scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - The Apple Barn WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Demolition of existing kitchen extension and erection of a single storey extension to side elevation (revised scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - Woodside Cottage WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Erection of double garage and garden room to side and rear elevations incorporating external steps to rooftop terrace with glazed balustrade and replace window with padio doors to rear first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-02-14
View full details - - The Apple Barn WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Listed Building Consent for the demolition of the existing kitchen extension and erection of single storey extension to side elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - The Apple Barn WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Demolition of existing kitchen extension and erection of single storey extension to side elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2021-08-31
View full details - - Walworth Castle Birds Of Prey Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Demolition of existing outbuildings, and change of use of land for the siting of 6 no. holiday pods and associated landscaping (amended plans and documents received 18th November 2021)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2020-09-08
View full details - - The Old Fernhouse Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Installation of 20 No. solar panels on south facing roof slope
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2018-10-16
View full details - - Walworth Grange WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Erection of grain/machinery storage shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2017-12-28
View full details - - The Old Fernhouse Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Removal of condition 3 (not be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence) and 4 (up-to-date register maintained of the names of all owners/occupiers of the lodge) attached to planning per
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2016-11-18
View full details - - Walworth Castle Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Erection of gazebo within hotel grounds for the purpose of conducting weddings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2016-11-10
View full details - - Field South East Of Walworth Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - creation of a lagoon for the storage of digestate material
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2016-11-03
View full details - - The Apple Barn WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Listed Buiding Consent for removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey sun lounge and single storey bedroom/en-suite extension (additional heritage statement received 30 August 2016
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2016-07-07
View full details - - The Old Fernhouse Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Removal of condition 2 (the lodge shall be occupied for holiday purposes only) of planning permission 12/00663/FUL dated 17 December 2012 (Erection of a single storey holiday lodge with associated log
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2015-12-31
View full details - - The Old Fernhouse Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Removal of condition 2 (the lodge shall be occupied for holiday purposes only), condition 3 (the lodge shall not be occupied as a person's sole or main place of residence), and condition 4 (the owners
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2015-07-17
View full details - - The Bungalow Walworth Castle Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Change of use from Class A1 (hair salon) to holiday cottage
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2015-07-13
View full details - - Walworth Castle Lodge Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 11/00804/FUL dated 16 April 2012 (erection of detached double timber garage) to permit a reduction in size of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2014-03-27
View full details - - Former Walled Garden Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON
Non Material Amendment of 12/00663/FUL dated 17 December 2012 (erection of a single storey holiday lodge with associated log/bike store and construction of vehicular access within existing boundary wa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2013-07-31
View full details - - Walworth Castle Gardens WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Listed Building Consent for installation of 2 No velux style roof windows on north facing roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2013-07-31
View full details - - Walworth Castle Hotel Walworth Road WALWORTH DARLINGTON DL2 2LY
Removal of flat roof to existing garage and erection of replacement pitched roof. Existing cladding and timber door to be replaced with new cladding (stained green) and a sectional overhead garage doo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2013-07-17
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A brief summary of Walworth in County Durham
Walworth is a quaint village in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, located approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Darlington. Characterized by its scattered farmsteads, the village centers around the historic 16th-century Walworth Castle, now operating as a hotel. Notably, the area also features earthworks near North Farm, indicating a former settlement that once included a chapel, offering insights for those researching planning applications and historical developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 103 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Walworth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walworth 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.
Planning Activity in Walworth
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Walworth. The average decision time was 55 days.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walworth were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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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