Wingate, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wingate, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wingate are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wingate
Wingate is a village located in County Durham, England, known for its rich mining heritage and community spirit. It offers a blend of residential and rural landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications related to housing and development. Its proximity to major transport links further enhances its appeal for future growth and investment.
Population: 4,266 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £127,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 043C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wingate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wingate.
- 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 Wingate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
171 planning applications found near Wingate.
- - Land To The South East Of Site Of Former Wellfield Farm Moor Lane Wingate TS28 5BA
Retrospective formation of hard standing for agricultural use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land To The East Of 11 North Road East Wingate TS28 5AT
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) to reposition the location of the dwelling and omit the modular garage pursuant to planning permission DM/21/03011/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 20 Vicarage Estate Wingate TS28 5BP
Two-storey side extension and single-storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace Wingate TS28 5BD
Discharge of Condition 3 pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03427/FPA Roof material - grey concrete tiles to match existing Wall material - Cedral 'Click' basalt grey cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Land To The East Of 11 North Road East Wingate TS28 5AT
Discharge of Condition 7 (Hardstanding Materials) pursuant of planning permission DM/21/03011/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace Wingate TS28 5BD
Conversion and extension of existing external store to provide additional teaching space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - 49 Vicarage Estate Wingate TS28 5BP
Retrospective application for change of use of public open space to residential curtilage and erection of 1.8m timber fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - 51 Vicarage Estate Wingate TS28 5BP
Single storey side and rear extension resubmission of DM/23/03307/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 51 Vicarage Estate Wingate TS28 5BP
Single storey side and rear wrap around extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - 14 Howden Gardens Wingate TS28 5BY
Single storey front and two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-11-02
View full details - - Wingate Junior School Moor Lane Wingate TS28 5BA
Single storey extension, widened access, additional car park and recreation yard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-07-22
View full details - - 25 Caradoc Road Wingate TS28 5BT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-06-15
View full details - - Land To The South Of High Grange Way Wingate TS28 5FF
Discharge of conditions 7 and 12 of planning permission reference DM/16/03958/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-05-10
View full details - - Land To The South Of High Grange Way Wingate TS28 5FF
Non-material amendment in relation to conditions 2, 3 & 4 of previous planning application DM/20/00469/RM
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-05-05
View full details - - 57 North Road West Wingate TS28 5AP
Alterations to shop front including replacement windows and doors to UPVC, new perforated powder coated shutters, replacing wood around doors and facias with marine ply and UPVC, extra decorative colu
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-01-28
View full details - - Land To The South Of High Grange Way Wingate TS28 5FF
Discharge of conditions 5, 8, 9 and 13 pursuant to planning permission DM/16/03958/OUT (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-12-01
View full details - - Land To The East Of 11 North Road East Wingate TS28 5AT
Erection of dormer bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-08-24
View full details - - Wingate Junior School Moor Lane Wingate TS28 5BA
Proposed demolition of precast concrete chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - Land To The South Of High Grange Way Wingate TS28 5FF
Non-material amendment to DM/20/00469/RM
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - 54 North Road East Wingate TS28 5AU
The retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-04-12
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A brief summary of Wingate in County Durham
Wingate is a village located in County Durham, England, known for its rich mining heritage and community spirit. It offers a blend of residential and rural landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications related to housing and development. Its proximity to major transport links further enhances its appeal for future growth and investment. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,266 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Wingate show an average sale price of £127,110, 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 Wingate a particularly low-crime area.
Wingate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Castle Eden. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wingate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castle Eden Dene SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Castle Eden Dene. 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, Wingate 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 Wingate
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Wingate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wingate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Wingate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wingate were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.