How long do planning decisions take near Waterhouses?

The average planning decision time near Waterhouses is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Waterhouses?

The planning approval rate near Waterhouses is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Waterhouses?

The most common type of planning application near Waterhouses is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waterhouses?

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Waterhouses, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterhouses, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

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

About Waterhouses

Waterhouses is a village located within the Brandon and Byshottles civil parish in County Durham, England. Positioned to the west of Durham and near Esh Winning, it lies along the northern bank of the River Deerness, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and community development.

District: Brandon and Byshottles

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
LSOA: County Durham 019E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waterhouses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Waterhouses.

DM/26/01616/DRC - Land To The South Of Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor DH7 7PN
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Drainage), 11 (Surface and Foul Water), 12 (Drainage Implementation Timetable), and 17 (Highway Details) pursuant to consent DM/25/01083/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-24
DM/26/01466/DRC - Land To The South Of Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor DH7 7PN
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (BNG HMMP), 6 (BNG Schedule of Implementation and of Completion Report), 8 (Bird and Bat Boxes), and 9 (Hedgehog Gaps) pursuant to consent DM/25/0
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-10
- Land To The South Of 28 Osprey Close Esh Winning DH7 9JP
Land Adjacent to 28 Osprey Close Tree Preservation Order 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-01
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- Land At Ridding Road And Rowan Court And The Oaks Esh Winning DH7 9AQ
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/22/00707/VOC for relocation of 19 no. Alnus glutinosa 'Pyramidalis' trees from the rears of Blocks K, L, M, N, Q and R to the open space at th
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Waterhouses in County Durham

Property prices in Waterhouses show an average sale price of £184,444, 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 Waterhouses a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Waterhouses includes 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 Waterhouses

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Waterhouses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waterhouses may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Waterhouses slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Waterhouses were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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