Search Shildon planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shildon · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The North Of Redworth Business Park Redworth Road ShildonAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 23 (PV panels), 24 (broadband), and 25 (materials) pursuant to permission DM/23/03270/FPAReceived 15 Sep 2026DM/26/02448/DRC
- 14 Granville Avenue Shildon DL4 1JNAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extensionReceived 14 Sep 2026DM/26/02271/FPA
- 3 St Johns Road Shildon DL4 1LTAwaiting decisionRear double & single storey extensionsReceived 1 Sep 2026DM/26/02285/FPA
- 1 - 2 Robson Street Shildon DL4 1EBAwaiting decisionChange of use to managed self storage facility (Use Class B8)Received 15 Jul 2026DM/26/01816/FPA
- 21 Drummond Way Shildon DL4 2GBAwaiting decisionConservatory to rearReceived 5 Jun 2026DM/26/01340/FPA
Planning in Shildon
Only 2 decisions near Shildon in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shildon in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Shildon
Postcode districts
DL4 21 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Shildon
Shildon is a civil parish and town located in County Durham, England, with a population of 9,976 as of the 2011 Census. Known for its rich railway heritage, the town is home to the Locomotion Museum, which celebrates its historical significance as the site of the first station built in 1825 and the locomotive works associated with the Stockton and Darlington Railway. This vibrant community offers unique planning opportunities linked to its industrial past and cultural attractions. The town has a population of approximately 10,049 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Shildon show an average sale price of £124,505, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shildon 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 Shildon 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, Shildon 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 Shildon, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Shildon.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1).