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Planning in Burdon

Only 3 decisions near Burdon in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burdon in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.

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About Burdon

Burdon is a village and civil parish located in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated to the south of the city centre. With a population of 971, the parish encompasses part of the Doxford Park estate in its north-western area. Notably, Burdon currently operates without a parish council, which may impact local planning and community initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,038 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sunderland district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Burdon area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burdon 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 Burdon, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Burdon.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (17), amendments (2), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burdon?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Burdon.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burdon?
The most common type of planning application near Burdon is discharge of conditions, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burdon?
You can search and track planning applications near Burdon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.