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Planning in Witton-le-Wear

Only 5 decisions near Witton-le-Wear in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Witton-le-Wear

Witton-le-Wear is a picturesque village located in County Durham, North East England, positioned along the north bank of the River Wear. Just 6 km (3.7 miles) northwest of Bishop Auckland, it offers a tranquil setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential developments and community projects in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 679 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Witton-le-Wear show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Witton-le-Wear has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Witton-le-Wear 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 Witton-le-Wear, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Witton-le-Wear.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Witton-le-Wear?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Witton-le-Wear.
What types of planning applications are most common near Witton-le-Wear?
The most common type of planning application near Witton-le-Wear is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Witton-le-Wear?
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