Search Morley planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Morley · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Breckon House Morley Bishop Auckland DL14 0PJAwaiting decisionVariation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (dwelling - stonework), 4 (stable/agricultural building - materials), 5 (hard surfacing) and 6 (materials) pursuant to planning approval DM/23/02229/FPA to amend design of stable/agricultural building (additional timber support, light tunnels and windows and remove water tabling and timber cladding), alter position of solar panels, amend stonework condition for main dwelling and agree hard surfacing detailsReceived 2 Nov 2026DM/26/02858/VOC
- Land On The South Side Of Entrance Of Farm Access Road Low Wales Farm Butterknowle DL13 5JJAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the erection of an agricultural steel framed storage building pursuant to DM/26/01029/PNAReceived 2 Jun 2026DM/26/01299/PA56
- Land On The South Side Of Entrance Of Farm Access Road Low Wales Farm Butterknowle DL13 5JJAwaiting decisionPrior Notification under Class A, Part 6, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the erection of an agricultural steel framed storage building.Received 22 Apr 2026DM/26/01029/PNA
- Wayside Cottage 29 Dobinsons Lane Morley Bishop Auckland DL14 0PHApprovedT1. Sycamore - prune to clear the overhead service cable by 0.3m - TPO/310/2023Tree Preservation OrderReceived 13 Feb 2026Decided 18 Mar 2026DM/26/00359/TPO
- 15 Dobinsons Lane Morley Bishop Auckland DL14 0PNAwaiting decisionSide and rear extensionsFull Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Jan 2026DM/26/00111/FPA
Planning in Morley
Only 2 decisions near Morley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Morley in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Morley
Postcode districts
DL14 196 applications in the last 12 monthsDL13 169 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Morley
Morley is a village located in County Durham, England, approximately five miles west of Bishop Auckland. First recorded in 1295, the village has a rich history, including the mention of its coal mine, Morleypitte, around 1440. The name Morley is thought to derive from Old English, meaning "open ground by a moor," reflecting its geographical characteristics and historical significance in the region. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Property prices in Morley show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Morley 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 Morley 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, Morley 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 Morley, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Morley.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2).