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Planning in Greenhill

Only 6 decisions near Greenhill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Greenhill

Greenhill is a village located in County Durham, England, just a few miles south of Sunderland and adjacent to Murton. Its proximity to these towns makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that may impact local infrastructure and community services. It sits within the Murton district.

Property prices in Greenhill show an average sale price of £121,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Greenhill 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 (May 2026). This makes Greenhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Greenhill, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenhill?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greenhill?
The most common type of planning application near Greenhill is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greenhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Greenhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.