Yarm, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yarm, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Yarm
Yarm, located in North Yorkshire, England, is a historic market town situated along a meander of the River Tees. It is part of the civil parish within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, positioned just 5 miles northeast of Stockton-on-Tees and 11 miles west of Darlington. With its unique riverside setting and proximity to these larger towns, Yarm offers a blend of local charm and accessibility, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 002B
Crime Statistics
52 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- other-theft: 14
- shoplifting: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- burglary: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- drugs: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yarm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yarm.
- 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 Yarm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Yarm.
- - 1 Brewery Yard Yarm TS15 9AL
Listed building consent for the change of use to wellness clinic (E), including internal shop fit out to first floor with new partitions, finishes and services.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Union Arms 68 High Street Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9AH
Listed building consent for repair works to the roof and attic space including installation of new timber floor joists, 6no lateral bracing, removal of internal corbels, installation of Helifix bars a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 75 High Street Yarm Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9BG
Advertisement consent for 1no non illuminated hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 15A West Street Yarm TS15 9BU
Information to discharge condition no6 (Written Scheme of Investigation (Archaeology)) of planning approval 25/1894/FUL - Erection of single storey rear extension, detached garage/office to rear and p
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 4 Worsall Road Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9DF
Application to fell 1no Horse Chestnut tree (T1) and 1no Ash tree (T2) of tree preservation order 846 (00.8.5.846)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 4 Westgate Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9QT
Application of render to dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 Lord Nelsons Yard Yarm TS15 9BP
Installation of 1no first floor window, increase of existing window sizes and render to the front elevation and installation of new window to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 16 Worsall Road Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9DF
Application to crown reduce by 50% 1no Ash Tree (T1) and pollard 1no Elm Tree (T2) to 3m of Tree Preservation Order 846 S2/8114 (00.8.5.846).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Brewery House Brewery Yard Yarm TS15 9AL
Application for the installation of electric vehicle charger to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Brewery House Brewery Yard Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9AL
Listed building consent for the installation of a electric vehicle charger to the side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Flat A - F 91 High Street Yarm TS15 9BG
Retrospective application for the installation of 1.1m guardrail to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 69 High Street Yarm TS15 9BH
Information of discharge condition no3 (Schedule of Works) of planning approval 24/0364/LBC - Listed building consent for external and internal alterations, erection of awning to front, replacement li
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 16 Worsall Road Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9DF
Application to pollard 3no Ash trees to 2m (T1, T2 and T3) of tree preservation order 846 (00.8.5.846)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 5 Danby Wynd Yarm TS15 9SF
Section 73 application to vary condition no3 (opening hours) of planning approval 18/1275/COU - Change the use from retail (A1) to micro distillery (B2) and associated retail (A1) use.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Old School House Bentley Wynd Yarm Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9BS
Application to reduce 1no Spruce tree (T3) in height by 20% and raise crown to 6 metres of tree preservation order 747 (00.8.5.748)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Strickland And Holt 44 High Street Yarm TS15 9AE
Erection of first floor terrace to the rear to include lift access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - Keystage Recruitment 8 High Street Yarm TS15 9AE
Advertisement consent for externally illuminated lettering signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - Keystage Recruitment 8 High Street Yarm TS15 9AE
Listed building consent for externally illuminated lettering signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 62 - 64 High Street Yarm TS15 9AH
Advertisement consent for 1no non illuminated hanging sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - 71 High Street Yarm Stockton-On-Tees TS15 9BG
Advertisement consent of 1no external illuminated fascia sign and 1no non illuminated hanging sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Yarm in County Durham
Yarm, located in North Yorkshire, England, is a historic market town situated along a meander of the River Tees. It is part of the civil parish within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, positioned just 5 miles northeast of Stockton-on-Tees and 11 miles west of Darlington. With its unique riverside setting and proximity to these larger towns, Yarm offers a blend of local charm and accessibility, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Yarm show an average sale price of £345,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Yarm area recorded 52 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Yarm has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Egglescliffe, Yarm. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Yarm includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Yarm
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Yarm. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Yarm.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Yarm were full planning applications (9), tree works (8), telecoms (6). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.