How long do planning decisions take near Willington?

The average planning decision time near Willington is 46 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 Willington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Willington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Willington?

You can search and track planning applications near Willington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Willington, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willington, County Durham.

County Durham · England · Town

View council

About Willington

Willington is a village located in County Durham, now part of the parish of Greater Willington. Nestled in the foothills of the Pennines and near the River Wear, it is conveniently situated close to Crook, Bishop Auckland, and Durham, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 5,749

District: Greater Willington

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Willington.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
LSOA: County Durham 057B

Crime Statistics

73 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 24
criminal-damage-arson: 14
shoplifting: 10
anti-social-behaviour: 8
public-order: 5
burglary: 4
other-crime: 3
drugs: 2
other-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Willington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Willington.

- Springfield House Springfield Terrace Willington DL15 0HW
Fell to ground Ash (T1), removal of 4 lowest limbs of Sycamore (T2), reduce laterals by 2 metres and reduce height by 2.5 metres of Sycamore (T3) and cut back Yew tree to boundary wall to clear obstru
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details
- Burn Farm Willington Crook DL15 0HZ
Prior Notification under Class A of Part 6 of of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the erection of an agricultural build
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details
- Site Of Former Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington DL15 0EQ
Erection of 8no. dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details
- Kevs Autos South Street Willington Crook DL15 0DS
Extension to existing commercial repair garage to facilitate body repairs and restoration. Existing repair bay requires indoor storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details
- Hadrian House North Lane Willington Crook DL15 0HJ
Fell T8 Beech, fell T9 Beech, fell T12 Beech and fell T13 Beech
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Willington in County Durham

The Willington area recorded 73 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Willington includes 2 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, Willington 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 Willington

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Willington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Willington were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.