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Planning in Sherburn

Only 9 decisions near Sherburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Sherburn

Postcode districts

DH1 443 applications in the last 12 monthsDH6 161 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 Sherburn

Sherburn, also known as Sherburn Village, is a civil parish located in County Durham, England, just 4 miles east of Durham city. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 3,140, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,140. It sits within the Sherburn Village district.

Property prices in Sherburn show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sherburn 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 Sherburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sherburn 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 Sherburn, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Sherburn.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sherburn?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Sherburn.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sherburn?
The most common type of planning application near Sherburn is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sherburn?
You can search and track planning applications near Sherburn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.