Search Murton planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Murton · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 10 Penzance Court Murton Seaham SR7 9JTAwaiting decisionRear ConservatoryReceived 21 Sep 2026DM/26/02521/FPA
- Telecommunications Mast West Of 2 Murton Farm Steading The Village Murton SR7 9QSAwaiting decisionConstruction and operation of a micro Energy Storage System (ESS).Received 10 Sep 2026DM/26/02383/FPA
- 12 Church Lane Murton Seaham SR7 9RDApprovedSingle-storey front extension and loft conversionReceived 6 Aug 2026Decided 1 Oct 2026DM/26/02040/FPA
- 113 Dalton Park Murton Seaham SR7 9HUAwaiting decisionAlterations to the rear of the premises to facilitate use as a gym. The proposed alterations involve using the existing service undercroft as part of the new gym. The works will have no visual impact on the building's appearance and will not alter its footprint.Received 23 Jun 2026DM/26/01597/FPA
- Dalton Park Murton Seaham SR7 9HUAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 3 (Bus Shelters) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/26/00534/FPA.Details Reserved by ConditionReceived 10 Jun 2026DM/26/01467/DRC
Planning in Murton
Only 6 decisions near Murton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Murton in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Murton
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SR7 92 applications in the last 12 months
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About Murton
Murton is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately eight miles east of Durham city and six miles south of Sunderland. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 7,676, up from 4,534, reflecting its growth and potential for development. This demographic information can be crucial for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,240 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Murton show an average sale price of £121,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Murton 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 Murton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Murton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Murton 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 Murton, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Murton.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).