How long do planning decisions take near Woodham?

The average planning decision time near Woodham is 63 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 Woodham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodham?

The most common type of planning application near Woodham is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodham?

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Woodham, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodham, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodham are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Woodham

Woodham, located in County Durham, is part of the town of Newton Aycliffe, which was established in 1947 as the oldest new town in northern England under the New Towns Act of 1946. Situated 5 miles north of Darlington and 10 miles south of Durham, Woodham contributes to the civil parish of Great Aycliffe, which also includes Aycliffe Village and School Aycliffe. As of the 2021 census, the population of Newton Aycliffe was recorded at 26,415, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

District: Great Aycliffe

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £175,191 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 063B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Woodham.

- 16 Hickstead Rise Newton Aycliffe DL5 4TP
Prior Notification for installation of solar polar panels on south-east roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Woodham in County Durham

Property prices in Woodham show an average sale price of £175,191, 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 Woodham a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodham 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 Woodham

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Woodham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Woodham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woodham were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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