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Planning in Woodland

Only 7 decisions near Woodland in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Woodland

Woodland is a quaint rural village in County Durham, positioned at an elevation of 1,100 feet, just north of Barnard Castle and west of Bishop Auckland. With a population of 234 as recorded in the 2011 Census, the village primarily relies on agriculture, particularly livestock rearing, suited to its upland terrain. Residents benefit from local amenities, including St. Mary's Church, a primary school, a village hall, a shop/post office, and ‘The Edge’ public house, making it an essential hub for community life and potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 228 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

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

The area around Woodland has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodland 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 Woodland, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Woodland.

The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodland?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Woodland.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodland?
The most common type of planning application near Woodland is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodland?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.