Fishburn, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fishburn, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Fishburn
Fishburn is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 12 miles west of Hartlepool. With a population of 2,588 recorded in the 2011 Census, this growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and local development initiatives.
Population: 2,387 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Fishburn.
- [Warning no longer in force] Tyne and Wear coast
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fishburn.
- 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 Fishburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Fishburn.
- - Land To The Rear Of Elderberry Hall Front Street Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4AB
Discharge of conditions 7 (part M4(2)) and 8 (landscape maintenance specification) pursuant to DM/23/02842/VOC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 25 Butterwick Road Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4EB
Extend existing dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Unit 3C Fishburn Industrial Estate Fishburn TS21 4AJ
Provision of a 2.4m high galvanised mild steel palisade fence to the perimeter of the site, provision of a Storage Building, provision of 27no self contained storage units, provision of 7no pre-cast c
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Fishburn in County Durham
Fishburn is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 12 miles west of Hartlepool. With a population of 2,588 recorded in the 2011 Census, this growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,387 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Fishburn show an average sale price of £154,624, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fishburn a particularly low-crime area.
Fishburn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Trimdon Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Fishburn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fishburn Grassland SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fishburn 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.
Planning Activity in Fishburn
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Fishburn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fishburn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fishburn were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Trimdon planning applications
- Trimdon Grange planning applications
- Town Kelloe planning applications
- Sedgefield planning applications
- Butterwick planning applications
- Trimdon Colliery planning applications
- Kelloe planning applications
- Bishop Middleham planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.