Low Moorsley, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Low Moorsley, Tyne and Wear.

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About Low Moorsley

Low Moorsley is a quaint village located on the outskirts of Hetton-le-Hole, within the civil parish of Hetton in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Its proximity to Hetton-le-Hole may influence local planning applications and development opportunities within the area.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £167,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Sunderland
• Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
• LSOA: Sunderland 035B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Low Moorsley.

• [Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Moorsley.

• 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 Low Moorsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Low Moorsley.

1. - Land At Cragdale Gardens Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring
   Partial discharge of condition 9 (prior to first occupation) attached to 24/01173/VAR
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Low Moorsley in Tyne and Wear

Low Moorsley is a quaint village located on the outskirts of Hetton-le-Hole, within the civil parish of Hetton in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Its proximity to Hetton-le-Hole may influence local planning applications and development opportunities within the area.

Property prices in Low Moorsley show an average sale price of £167,142, 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 Low Moorsley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Low Moorsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moorsley Banks SSSI; 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, Low Moorsley 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 Low Moorsley

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Low Moorsley.

The most common application types near Low Moorsley were discharge of conditions (2).

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.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Elemore Vale planning applications
• Hetton-le-Hill planning applications
• East Rainton planning applications
• Middle Rainton planning applications
• Rainton Bridge planning applications
• High Moorsley planning applications
• Hetton-Le-Hole planning applications
• Hetton Downs 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.