Wolsingham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wolsingham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wolsingham are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wolsingham
Wolsingham is a charming market town located in Weardale, County Durham, England, nestled along the River Wear and positioned between Crook and Stanhope. Its picturesque setting and historical significance make it an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community amenities.
Population: 2,631 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 042A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wolsingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wolsingham.
- 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 Wolsingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
867 planning applications found near Wolsingham.
- DM/26/01478/LB - Holywell Farm Holy Well Lane Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3HB
Conversion of a redundant agricultural building into a small retail unit. The proposed works are all internal limited to the ground floor with the external fenestration being unaffected.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Holywell Farm Holy Well Lane Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3HB
Conversion of a redundant agricultural building into a small retail unit. The proposed works are all internal limited to the ground floor with the external fenestration being unaffected.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Site Of Former Wolsingham School And Commercial College Leazes Lane Wolsingham DL13 3DJ
Erection of 40 dwellings with associated landscaping and drainage works, creation of new bus parking and turning area, and widening of existing access road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - DM/26/01334/TPO - Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP
Felling of T014 - Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and T017 - Goat willow (Salix caprea) - TPO/404/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-28 - - St Mary And St Stephens Church Church Lane Wolsingham DL13 3AJ
T015 - Not identified - Mature - 22m - 136DBH - condition Fair - Minor epicormic growth at base - Pronounced buttressing - Large bifurcate union at 3.5m - Fair Crown Form and Condition - Deadwood in c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - DM/26/01335/TCA - St Mary And St Stephens Church Church Lane Wolsingham DL13 3AJ
T015 - Not identified - Mature - 22m - 136DBH - condition Fair - Minor epicormic growth at base - Pronounced buttressing - Large bifurcate union at 3.5m - Fair Crown Form and Condition - Deadwood in c
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Land To The West And North West Of Demense Mill Picnic Area Angate Street Wolsingham DL13 3ES
T41-common alder-early mature-leaning tree with deadwood hanger over path-remove deadwood hanger over path, T43-common ash-dead standing tree adjacent to footpath-dismantle to ground level - Section 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - DM/26/01325/TPO - 7 Demesne Court Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AW
T1 & T2 Cherry - Undertake pruning works back to previous pruning points. - TPO-CCD-15-2010
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27 - DM/26/01333/TCA - Land To The West And North West Of Demense Mill Picnic Area Angate Street Wolsingham DL13 3ES
T41-common alder-early mature-leaning tree with deadwood hanger over path-remove deadwood hanger over path, T43-common ash-dead standing tree adjacent to footpath-dismantle to ground level - Section 2
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP
Felling of T014 - Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and T017 - Goat willow (Salix caprea) - TPO/404/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 7 Demesne Court Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AW
T1 & T2 Cherry - Undertake pruning works back to previous pruning points. - TPO-CCD-15-2010
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 27 - 29 Front Street Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3DF
Listed Building Consent for replacement first floor rear window and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 8 Silver Street Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3EJ
Proposed construction of a single storey front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 27 - 29 Front Street Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3DF
Renovate terrace and garden to rear inc. alteration of terrace with level changes and relaying of paving slabs, installation of roof to former oil tank stand to create log store, construction of a low
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 27 - 29 Front Street Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3DF
Listed Buildings Consent for renovation of terrace and garden to rear inc. alteration of terrace with level changes and relaying of paving slabs, installation of roof to former oil tank stand to creat
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 Wesley View Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3RL
Non material amendment application for alterations to the garage to raise the roof height to 4.571m from the previously approved 4.132m to allow for a storage area within the roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 2 Demesne Court Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AW
T1 Sycamore - cut back secondary branches to remove overhang from building, T2 Willow, T3 Whitebeam & T4 Laburnum - Undertake pruning works to cut overhanging vegetation, growing from neighbouring gar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Elms 18 East End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3JX
T1 - Gleditsia triacanthos Sunburst - Reduce by 2.0 meters, T2 Blue Atlas Cedar - Tame re growth back in to the understory to create a neat shape. - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 20 Lea Green Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3DU
T1 - Apple Tree - 1m crown reduction to restore canopy shape in areas , with a sympathetic crown lift in areas to provide clearance above the driveway and footpath. - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Dalegarth 8 Uppertown Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3ET
T1 - Cherry Blossom - Crown reduction to prevent branches encroaching and damaging telephone wires directly above. All branches brought in by 2 metres to keep them below the line of telephone wires. I
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Wolsingham in County Durham
Wolsingham is a charming market town located in Weardale, County Durham, England, nestled along the River Wear and positioned between Crook and Stanhope. Its picturesque setting and historical significance make it an area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,631 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wolsingham a particularly low-crime area.
Wolsingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wolsingham. 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 Wolsingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Backstone Bank and Baal Hill Woods SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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, Wolsingham 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 Wolsingham
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Wolsingham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wolsingham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wolsingham were tree works (37), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 79 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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