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Planning in Bildershaw

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

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

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Around Bildershaw

Postcode districts

DL14 196 applications in the last 12 monthsDL2 287 applications in the last 12 monthsDL4 21 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Bildershaw

Bildershaw, a village in County Durham, England, is located on the A68 road between Darlington and West Auckland. Known for its agricultural roots, it is one of the few places globally still operating under a feudal system, with local officials convening monthly to address legal matters such as farming boundaries and trade. Established in 1169 during the reign of Henry II, Bildershaw primarily cultivates soybeans, squash, and peas, making it a unique area for potential planning applications related to agriculture and rural development.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bildershaw a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bildershaw has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bildershaw, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bildershaw.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bildershaw?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bildershaw.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bildershaw?
The most common type of planning application near Bildershaw is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bildershaw?
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