Skip to content

Planning in Thorpe

Only 3 decisions near Thorpe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

Decided by Durham County CouncilCouncil page

Around Thorpe

Postcode districts

DL12 227 applications in the last 12 monthsDL11 90 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

For home projects and trades

About Thorpe

Thorpe is a settlement located in County Durham, England.

Property prices in Thorpe show an average sale price of £257,761, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thorpe 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 Thorpe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Thorpe has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Thorpe, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe.

The most common types were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thorpe?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thorpe?
The most common type of planning application near Thorpe is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thorpe?
You can search and track planning applications near Thorpe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.