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Planning in White-le-Head

Only 3 decisions near White-le-Head in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of White-le-Head in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around White-le-Head

Postcode districts

DH9 73 applications in the last 12 monthsNE16 135 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About White-le-Head

White-le-Head is a village in County Durham, England, located near Tantobie and across the Tanfield Valley from Stanley. Historically, it was home to miners employed at the Tanfield Moor Colliery, which operated from 1768 until 1948. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and historical site developments.

Property prices in White-le-Head show an average sale price of £118,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the White-le-Head area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes White-le-Head a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around White-le-Head has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, White-le-Head 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near White-le-Head, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near White-le-Head.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), advertising consent (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near White-le-Head?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near White-le-Head.
What types of planning applications are most common near White-le-Head?
The most common type of planning application near White-le-Head is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near White-le-Head?
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