Mordon, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mordon, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Mordon
Mordon is a quaint village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just a few miles north-east of Newton Aycliffe. With a population of 260 as per the 2011 census, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.
Population: 276 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton North
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 005G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mordon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mordon.
- 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 Mordon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Mordon.
- - Hillside House Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EY
Discharge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) pursuant to DM/25/02400/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 2 Low Green Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2JG
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Mordon in County Durham
Mordon is a quaint village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just a few miles north-east of Newton Aycliffe. With a population of 260 as per the 2011 census, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 276 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Mordon show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Mordon a particularly low-crime area.
Mordon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mordon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Mordon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Railway Stell West 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, Mordon 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 Mordon
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Mordon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mordon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mordon were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.