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Great Lumley, County Durham Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Great Lumley, County Durham. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from County Durham council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Great Lumley - Planning Applications & Local Development

Great Lumley is a village located in County Durham, England, just southeast of Chester-le-Street and in close proximity to the historic Lumley Castle. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 3,630, making it a small but vibrant community that may be a focal point for local planning applications and developments. The other has a population of approximately 3,629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Great Lumley show an average sale price of £187,833, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Lumley 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 Great Lumley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Lumley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Lumley, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.