Sherburn Grange, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherburn Grange, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sherburn Grange are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sherburn Grange
Sherburn, also known as Sherburn Village, is a civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 4 miles east of Durham city. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 3,140, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherburn Grange.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherburn Grange.
- 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 Sherburn Grange based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Sherburn Grange.
- - 1 Yorkshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DA
Single storey rear kitchen extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - MGL Group Rennys Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2RS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (preliminary ecological appraisal), 5 (drainage), and 7 (BNG plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02248/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 5 Derbyshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DN
Single storey extension to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 3 Derbyshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DN
Erection of two storey pitched roof extension to side and front porch and garage extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - 53 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BJ
Single story front extension, new pitched roof over garage and porch and conversion of existing garage and utility into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - MGL Group Rennys Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2RS
Demolition of an existing office building and the erection of a new office building within the existing car park, reinstate car parking and forming a new vehicular access to the south west corner of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-15
View full details - - 160 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Single storey extensions to front and rear with alterations to existing flat roof to side and permeable block paving to front of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - 148 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Replace flat roof on existing utility, garage and porch with a new tiled hipped roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 98 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BH
Single storey front extension and first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-01-23
View full details - - 116 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-12-10
View full details - - 1 Derbyshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DN
Erection of porch extension and installation of 1 no. bay window to front, two-storey extension to side, and two storey and single-storey extension to rear (amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-11-04
View full details - - 6 Cambridgeshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2LS
Infill west elevation and relocate main entrance to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-09-30
View full details - - 53 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BJ
Single storey front extension, new pitched roof over garage and porch and conversion of existing garage and utility into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-05-19
View full details - - 113 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Single storey front extension and alterations to rear fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - - 7 Shropshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2LT
Single storey extension to front and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - - 160 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Prior Notification for single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-01-04
View full details - - 160 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey extension which would project beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse 4.27m, for which the maximum height would be 3.52m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-11-09
View full details - - 107 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BL
Single storey extension to front and single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-08-13
View full details - - 20 Cambridgeshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2LS
Rear Conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-04-27
View full details - - 106 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BH
Replace existing integral garage with two storey side extension, application of render and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-03-04
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A brief summary of Sherburn Grange in County Durham
Sherburn, also known as Sherburn Village, is a civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 4 miles east of Durham city. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 3,140, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sherburn Grange a particularly low-crime area.
Sherburn Grange has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sherburn House, Shincliffe. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sherburn Grange includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Sherburn Grange 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 Sherburn Grange
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Sherburn Grange. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sherburn Grange may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sherburn Grange were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (16), advertising consent (6). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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