Witton-le-Wear, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Witton-le-Wear, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Witton-le-Wear are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 679 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 055E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Witton-le-Wear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Witton-le-Wear.
- 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 Witton-le-Wear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Witton-le-Wear.
- DM/26/01532/TCA - 1 Witton Tower Gardens Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0DJ
Felling a line of Leylandii trees along the main garden walls, and two Lawson Cypress to the front - Section 211 notice.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 1 Witton Tower Gardens Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0DJ
Felling a line of Leylandii trees along the main garden walls, and two Lawson Cypress to the front - Section 211 notice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - DM/26/01230/TPO - Greenacres 9A School Street Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AS
Felling of trees 14-16 and groups 4-5 of the Arboricultural Assessment - TPO- WVDC-1-2000
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Dun Cow Inn 19 High Street Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AY
Refurbishment of the existing attached barn with external alterations and the installation of an external timber staircase and landing to provide access to the first-floor flat above the pub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 6 The Paddock Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0GA
T1 - Beech Tree: Reduce encroaching branches away from the property by approximately 1.5 metres. - TPO-WVDC-13-2008
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 1 The Towers Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AD
Felling of one Horse Chestnut tree - T1 - TPO- WVDC-4-1989
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 6 - 7 Cemetery Road Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AR
Replacement windows and railings, reconfiguration of front steps, reinstatement of undercroft doors to front, dwelling repairs and boundary wall repairs including sandstone coping, and erection of sin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 19 The Paddock Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0GA
Heavy height reduction to lime tree of 4-5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land To The North Of 1-12 St James Gardens Witton-le-wear DL14 0BG
1 and 2 - Ash - fell as close to current ground level as practical, 3 - Sycamore group - crown lift to 4.5m over the lane - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Tyvonnay Chalet West End Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0BJ
Tree cutting opposite Tyvonnay Chalet to allow installation of overhead fibre cabling (TPO-WVDC-4-1989)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Ashburton House West End Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0BJ
Six Sycamores, and one Lime over the stable, comprising G1 on the plan attached, be crown reduced by 1m. Lime on the north side of the group (G1), reduced in height by 2m and side branches over the ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 21 High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AY
Part demolition of existing extension and construction of new extension to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Witton-le-Wear in County Durham
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Witton-le-Wear a particularly low-crime area.
Witton-le-Wear has one conservation area within its boundaries: Witton-le-Wear. 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 Witton-le-Wear includes 6 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Witton-le-Wear
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Witton-le-Wear. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Witton-le-Wear.
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 Witton-le-Wear were tree works (7), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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