Sherburn Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherburn Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Sherburn Hill
Sherburn Hill is a village located in County Durham, England, just east of the larger village of Sherburn. Its proximity to nearby urban areas makes it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and potential developments in the region.
District: Shadforth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 034A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Sherburn Hill.
- [Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherburn Hill.
- 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 Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Sherburn Hill.
- - Taylormade Timber Products Old Colliery Yard Sherburn Hill Durham DH6 1PS
Discharge of Condition 6 relating to Phase 4 verification pursuant to planning permission DM/24/01728/VOC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Taylormade Timber Products Old Colliery Yard Sherburn Hill Durham DH6 1PS
Variation of wording of condition 22 of planning permission DM/24/01728/VOC in order to allow low level security lighting within two northern zones at 10% output outside of working hours, as approved
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-15
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A brief summary of Sherburn Hill in County Durham
Sherburn Hill is a village located in County Durham, England, just east of the larger village of Sherburn. Its proximity to nearby urban areas makes it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and potential developments in the region. It sits within the Shadforth district.
Property prices in Sherburn Hill show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Sherburn Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Sherburn Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pittington Hallgarth, Shadforth. 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 Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sherburn Hill SSSI, Crime Rigg Quarry 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, Sherburn Hill 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 Hill
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sherburn Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sherburn Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 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 Hill were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hallgarth planning applications
- Littletown planning applications
- Shadforth planning applications
- Pittington planning applications
- Running Waters planning applications
- Old Cassop planning applications
- High Moorsley planning applications
- Sherburn 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.