How long do planning decisions take near Murton?

The average planning decision time near Murton is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Murton?

The planning approval rate near Murton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Murton?

The most common type of planning application near Murton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Murton?

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Murton, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Murton, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Murton are administered by North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Murton

Murton is a quaint village located in the North Tyneside metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England. Surrounded by fields, it is bordered by West Monkseaton, New York, Earsdon, and Shiremoor, and was part of Northumberland until 1974. Historically a civil parish from 1866 to 1935, Murton had a population of 1,164 in 1931, making it a small but notable community for those considering planning applications in the area.

District: North Tyneside

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,532 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Tyneside
Parliamentary constituency: Tynemouth
LSOA: North Tyneside 027D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

6 planning applications found near Murton.

- Land Adjacent To Moorlands Murton Lane Murton Tyne And Wear
Proposed to install a new totem pole (shown as two red dots connected by a red line on the attached plan) to fit a 200kVA 11kV three phase transformer to be installed on the pole with 315A LV fuses fi
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-06
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- Chapel House 1A Well Lane Murton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0LU
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 11, 12 & 20 of planning approval 25/01065/FUL (UPDATED CMS AND ADDITIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY INFO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Pavement Infront Of 16 Sherwood Close Murton Newcastle Upon Tyne
Installation of 11m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-03-28
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- 13 Sherwood Murton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0LT
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and a first floor extension above existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-09-02
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- Moorlands Murton Lane Murton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0LR
Discharge of conditions 8, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 28 of planning approval 22/00885/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-08-04
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- 146 Brookland Terrace New York North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8EP
Removal of existing conservatory with single storey extension across the rear. Existing Kitchen window widened
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Murton in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Murton show an average sale price of £226,532, 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.

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Planning Activity in Murton

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Murton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 45 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 (7), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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