Murton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Murton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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.
Population: 7,240 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £117,547 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Murton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Murton.
- 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 Murton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Murton.
- - 18 - 20 Woods Terrace Murton Seaham SR7 9AE
Installation of windows and doors to provide access to the front and rear of the building with external material alterations and the installation of a new boundary treatment to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 18 - 20 Woods Terrace Murton Seaham SR7 9AE
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use from class E to dwellingh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Murton in County Durham
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 £117,547, 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 Murton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Murton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hesledon Moor East 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Murton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Murton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Murton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Murton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.