Council owned land and premises

The District of Easington has a computerised system of large-scale ordinance survey maps showing the boundaries of all land owned by the Council.

Details of individual sites can be obtained by contacting the Terrier Clerk, Design and Technical Section or the Asset and Property Management Unit.

Details of land not owned by the Council can be obtained from Durham District Land Registry on 0191 301 3500.

About this service

The District of Easington covers the following towns and villages:

• Blackhall
• Castle Eden
• Cold Hesleden
• Crimdon
• Dalton le Dale
• Deaf Hill
• Easington
• Haswell
• Hawthorn
• Hesleden
• Horden
• Hutton Henry
• Murton
• Peterlee
• Seaham      

What you must do

If you have any queries on council owned land, for example, to rent or to purchase, please contact the Asset and Property Management Unit.

What happens next?

An acknowledgement to correspondence will be received by the customer within seven working days and a full response will be provided within six weeks.

Some frequently asked questions

Does the District of Easington currently have any land for sale?

No

I am interested in buying or renting a piece of land I know is owned by the Council. How do I apply?

Applications can be made in writing to the Asset and Property Management Unit and must include a location plan.

I wish to extend my garden. How do I go about this?

You will need to complete and return a land purchase application.