Spennymoor (Historic) planning approval rate
Spennymoor (Historic) ward in County Durham has a 96.7% approval rate based on 183 planning decisions. County Durham overall: 94.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
Spennymoor (Historic) sits slightly above the County Durham average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Spennymoor (Historic) compares
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Recent decisions in Spennymoor (Historic)
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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