Westwick, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwick, County Durham.

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About Westwick

Westwick is a small village in County Durham, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents. Located to the east of Barnard Castle along the River Tees, it falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Whorlton. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the region's rural charm and community focus.

Population: 57 (2021)

District: County Durham

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Area Information

• Admin district: County Durham
• Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
• LSOA: County Durham 067A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Westwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westwick.

1. - Mount Eff Farm Mount Eff Lane Barnard Castle DL12 8UR
   Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 pursuant to application DM/24/02647/FPA
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-30
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2. - Westwick Farm Westwick Road Westwick Barnard Castle DL12 8UP
   Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of an existing agricultural b
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-22
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3. - Westwick Farm Westwick Road Westwick Barnard Castle DL12 8UP
   Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of an existing agricultural b
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-22
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A brief summary of Westwick in County Durham

Westwick is a small village in County Durham, England, with a population of fewer than 100 residents. Located to the east of Barnard Castle along the River Tees, it falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Whorlton. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the region's rural charm and community focus. The settlement has a population of approximately 57 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westwick a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westwick includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Westwick.

The most common application types near Westwick were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Nearby Towns

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• Greta Bridge planning applications
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