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Planning in Morthen

Only 5 decisions near Morthen in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Morthen in the last 24 months, from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Morthen

Morthen is a small hamlet in South Yorkshire, situated between Brampton-en-le-Morthen and Laughton-en-le-Morthen. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census, Morthen falls within the civil parish of Thurcroft, making it a quaint and low-density area for potential planning developments.

Property prices in Morthen show an average sale price of £203,231, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Morthen 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 Morthen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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

The most common types were amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

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