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Northumberland planning applications

1,478 applications. 89% approved. 43 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,478 planning applications from Northumberland. 739 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

739
Decided 12 months to September 2026
1,418
New applications 12 months to September 2026
536
Awaiting decision

Northumberland takes a median of 43 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/03287/DISCON Awaiting decision

    7C Netherton Lane Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6DP

    Discharge of conditions 5 (foul and surface water), 18 (surface water drainage), 22 (surface water disposal), 25 (site investigation), 26 (remediation strategy) and 29 (gas) on approved application 18/02329/OUT

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03292/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Bowsden Hall Farm Bowsden Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2TN

    Discharge of Condition 6 (Bat Mitigation) on approved application 22/00467/FUL

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03302/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Glencroft Lead Road Slaley Northumberland NE47 0BN

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Cladding) on approved application 23/03888/FUL

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03290/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land At Former Power Station Site On Northern Side Of Cambois Cambois Northumberland

    Discharge of condition 58 (Construction Methodology) on approved application 26/01617/VARYCO

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03288/DISCON Awaiting decision

    7C Netherton Lane Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6DP

    Discharge of Condition 2 (Tandem Construction Method Statement and Construction Management Drainage Plan drawing) and Condition 6 (Civil Engineering Levels Drawings) on approved planning application 24/03741/REM

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03285/COU Awaiting decision

    Bates Cottage Post Office Holywell Whitley Bay Northumberland NE25 0LW

    Change of use from Sui Generis to Class C3 Dwellinghouse, including the incorporation of the property into adjooining Forge cottage

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026
  • 26/03284/SOLARD Awaiting decision

    High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0RP

    Notification of Prior approval to install 12 solar panels on south facing aspect of roof

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03280/VARYCO Awaiting decision

    Aldi North Road Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1QQ

    Variation of Condition 3 (Operating Hours) on approved application 26/00776/FUL in order to extend the operating hours of the approved self-serve jet wash, touchless automatic car wash, and launderette facility to a continuous 24-hour operation. Removal of Condition 8 (Refuse) in order to there are no refuse details to be located on site, any waste material will be removed promptly and handled accordingly

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03281/FUL Awaiting decision

    1 Letham Shank Cottages Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1UX

    Alterations and extension to dwelling house and change of use of agricultural land to garden

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03254/FUL Awaiting decision

    4 Albert Street Amble Northumberland NE65 0LT

    Refurbishment and upgrading including internal reconfiguration, alterations to shopfront, relocation of the principal entrance to improve accessibility, repairs and redecoration, revised fascia signage and associated works

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03268/FUL Awaiting decision

    3 Ripley Drive Barns Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7XA

    Proposed demolition of existing double garage and link access. Construction of new 2 storey extensions to gables, reconfiguration of roof structure, and addition of front canopy and bay windows.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03269/FUL Awaiting decision

    5 Beech Court Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9NE

    Garage conversion to form living room, internal alterations, repositioning of some windows. Replacement of gates to main entrance

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03267/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land At Former Power Station Site On Northern Side Of Cambois Cambois Northumberland

    Discharge of conditions 14 (construction method statement), 25 (drainage), 34 (surface water), 40 (foul water), 48 (dust), 49 (external lighting), 52 (non-native invasive species) and 53 (construction environmental management plan) on approved application 26/01617/VARYCO

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03273/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Sydgate House Middle Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AT

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Lime Mortar) and 4 (Masonry Materials) of approved application 23/04173/LBC

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03283/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Beacon Hill Farm High Hauxley Northumberland

    Discharge of Condition 12 (Lighting) of approved application 23/01902/VARYCO

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03265/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land To North East Of Merryshields Farm Stocksfield Northumberland

    Discharge of Condition 20 (External Lighting) of approved application 24/02767/VARYCO

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03278/MISC Awaiting decision

    Outside 77 Ringway Stakeford Choppington Northumberland NE62 5YJ

    New 1x10m Medium Pole

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/03266/FELTPO Awaiting decision

    90 Edge Hill Darras Hall Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9JQ

    Tree Preservation Order Application: Removal of dead Sycamore (T1). Crown reduce Scots Pine (T2), Silver Birch (T3), Ash (T5), Sycamore (T6), and Ash (T7) by 2m. Removal of snapped Silver Birch covered in Ivy (T4).

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03244/FUL Awaiting decision

    8 Longbank Farm Steading Longhoughton Northumberland NE66 3AP

    First Floor external Balcony

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03271/FELTPO Awaiting decision

    Quarry House Rudchester Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE15 0JA

    Tree Preservation Order: Removal of Oak and Sycamore trees (T1 and T2)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03272/NONMAT Awaiting decision

    Land North Of Former Power Station Cambois Northumberland

    Non-Material Amendment (to amend condition 3 wording) on approved application 26/01894/REM

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03276/MISC Awaiting decision

    Adjacent To 7 The Close Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5HY

    New 1x9m Light Wooden Pole

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03270/FELTPO Awaiting decision

    218 Darras Road Darras Hall Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9AJ

    Tree Preservation Order Application: Removal of dead Silver Birch (T1) and almost dead Silver Birch (T2).

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03277/MISC Awaiting decision

    Outside Of 5 Castle View Morpeth NE65 0NL

    Install new 1x9m light pole.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03255/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Felkington Norham Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2NR

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement), 10 (Mitigation Features) and 11 (Mitigation) on approved application 24/01992/FUL

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/03234/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land North Of North Moor 36 Station Road Stannington Northumberland NE61 6DU

    Proposed detached dwelling, detached garage, access details, parking and landscaping including works to trees

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03264/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Keepershield Farm Chollerford Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BB

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) on approved application 25/01210/FUL

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/03246/NONMAT Awaiting decision

    Land South West Of St Cuthbert Close Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland

    Non Material Amendment - (to relocate some of the bat and bird boxes; relocation of the position of the Air Source Heat Pumps; minor amendment to the landscaping plan to relocate some of the hedging on approved application 25/00441/FUL

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/03221/ADE Awaiting decision

    Unit 2B Prudhoe Retail Park Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6BU

    Advertisement Consent for 1 x new fascia sign

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/03200/CLPROP Awaiting decision

    8 Ryecroft Way Wooler Northumberland NE71 6BW

    Certificate of lawful development in order to install solar panels to house and garage

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/03149/ADE Awaiting decision

    N/A Cowpen Road, Outside No. 334 Blyth NE24 5ND

    Advertisement consent for 2 digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/03148/FUL Awaiting decision

    N/A Cowpen Road, Outside No. 334 Blyth NE24 5ND

    The proposed deployment of a Street Hub 3 unit

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03128/TREECA Awaiting decision

    Parish Church Of St Mary The Virgin Market Place Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX

    Trees in a Conservation Area : T2 (Sycamore Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m above ground level, T3 (Sycamore Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m, reduce branches to East by 3m, reduce branches to South by 2m, remove major deadwood, clear lamppost by 1.5m, T4 (Sycamore Maple) - canopy lift to 2.4m above ground level, reduce branches to East and South by 2.5m, remove all major deadwood, T5 (Sycamore Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m above ground level, remove major deadwood, T6 (Norway Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m above ground level, T7 (Sycamore Maple) - Reduce lateral branches to West by 2m, east by 4m, North by 2.5m, canopy lift 2.4m, remove major deadwood, lower epicormic and minor stems, T8 (Sycamore Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m, remove low epicormic growth, T9 (Sycamore Maple) - Canopy lift to 2.4m, remove low epicormic growth, T10 (Elderberry) - Fell, T11 (Sycamore Maple) - Fell, T12 (Sycamore Maple_ - Canopy lift to 2.4m, reduce branches to East and North by 2m, remove major deadwood, T13 (Elderberry) - Fell, T14 (Whitebeam) -Canopy lift to 2.4m, sever competing Ivy, T15 (Elderberry) -Fell, T16 (Sycamore Maple) - Fell

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03134/MISC Decided

    Land North Of 42 Chapel Close Chapel Close Acomb Northumberland

    Install 1 x 10M medium telegraph pole and 11M light telegraph pole.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03125/TREECA Granted

    2 Wellington Terrace Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1HW

    Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 (Lilac) - reduce overlong branch over path by approximately 40% (1.5m), T2 (Ash) reduce overall canopy by 20% (1.3m), clearing overhanging branches G3 : (Ash & Sycamore) reduce overall canopy by 20% (0.9m) and clear branches overhanging boundary. T4 (Elm) -reduce and lift branches to 5.2m over road. reduce overall canopy by 30%, through reduction of branches by approximately 2.0m.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03116/ROAD Awaiting decision

    Land North East Of Hells Bottom The Forks To High Long House Kielder Northumberland

    Notification of prior approval for road which will connect existing forest roads allowing for more efficient movement of machinery and transport vehicles through the site

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03117/TREECA Awaiting decision

    Forge Cottage 16 The Village Eglingham Northumberland NE66 2TZ

    Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Leyland Cypress- Fell to ground level, T2-T5 4 multi-stemmed Cherry - Fell to ground level. T6 Ash- Fell,

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03118/TREECA Granted

    11 Meadow Lane Beadnell Northumberland NE67 5AJ

    Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)- Reduce the overall height of the tree to approximately 12.5m from ground level. Reduce the lateral limbs extending over the neighbouring property by approximately 2.5m to reduce their length and associated lever arm. T2 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)- Crown clean to remove dead, dying, diseased, damaged and crossing branches. Crown thin by approximately 10%

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/03091/TREECA Awaiting decision

    South East Farmhouse Mill Way Horsley Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE15 0NB

    Trees in a Conservation Area: Reduce Leylandii tree T1 in border close to neighbours wall by 3m and shape sides to maintain as screen behind walls.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03119/CCD Awaiting decision

    101, 103 And 105 Allensgreen Hall Close Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6SG

    Strip each dwelling back to its structural steel frame. Construct new pitched roof. Rebuild and upgrade external envelope. Reconfigure internal accommodation to provide open-plan living accommodation at ground-floor level and three usable bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level for each dwelling.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03126/SCREEN Awaiting decision

    Land At Gloster Hill Amble Northumberland

    Screening Opinion for an Environmental Impact Assessment. Schedule 3 EIA screening matrix included.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03115/SCREEN Awaiting decision

    Land South West Of Pump House Cornhill-On-Tweed Northumberland

    Screening opinion to determine whether an environmental impact assessment is required with regard to construction of new chicken shed for 32 thousand egg laying birds with improved field access and track.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03109/DISCON Awaiting decision

    Land South East Of New Hall Farm Amble Northumberland

    Partial Discharge of condition 17 (Ground Gas Protection) on approved application 18/01529/OUT

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03113/TREECA Awaiting decision

    Crescent House Town Hall Crescent Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0DQ

    Trees in a Conservation Area T1 Corsican Pine section dismantle and T2 Leylandii remove

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03103/FUL Awaiting decision

    30 West Acres Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2QA

    Two storey side extension

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03106/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land East Of 63 Front Street Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland

    Proposed installation of a Street Hub 3 telecom unit

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03107/ADE Awaiting decision

    Land East Of 63 Front Street Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland

    Advertisement consent: 2no digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03114/AGRGDO Awaiting decision

    High Trewitley Longhorsley Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8QP

    Notification of Prior Approval for a steel portal frame general agricultural building

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03112/AGRGDO Awaiting decision

    Land To South East Of Newstead Farm Chathill Northumberland

    Notification of Prior Appoval for a proposed steel portal framed agricultural building to be used as a dry manure store.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/03092/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Lancaster Park Pinewood Drive Lancaster Park Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3SX

    Tree Preservation Order Application : T1, T3, T4 and T5 - No works to Trees, directional drill beneath root ball

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/01991/LBC Withdrawn

    The Garden House Wallington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4AJ

    Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing stable building and erection of new stable building

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01990/FUL Withdrawn

    The Garden House Wallington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4AJ

    Demolition of existing stable building and erection of new stable building

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02238/FUL Decided

    7 Pennine Road Halton Lea Gate Brampton Northumberland CA8 7LB

    To widen drive and pavement and install a dropped kerb

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02897/DISCON Granted

    Manor House Cresswell Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5LE

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) and 5 (CEMP) on approved applicaton 24/04394/FUL

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02905/NONMAT Granted

    The Moorings Longhorsley Morpeth Northumberland NE65 8UX

    Non-material amendment (Alteration of pitched glass roof for orangery to inset glazed lantern roof and gently sloping roof to gutters. As built windows and doors, where plain glazing has been used throughout, rather than Georgian style bars and some of original windows remain. Enclosed porch to front door within courtyard. Removal of 1 No redundant chimney stack above roof line due to its deterioration.) on approved application 24/04222/FUL

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02894/NONMAT Withdrawn

    Club House Seafield Sports Park Broad Road North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7UP

    Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission 25/01198/FUL to allow slight adjustment to position of building on the site and alterations to external openings to side and rear elevations to suit new internal layout

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02528/DISCON Granted

    James Calvert Spence College Upper School Acklington Road Amble Northumberland NE65 0NG

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (Surface Water Drainage) and 32 (Adoption of Suds and Maintenance) on approved planning application 25/01254/VARCCD

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02570/DISCON Refused

    Land West Of St Georges Hospital Morpeth Northumberland

    Discharge of Conditions 30b (Method Statement or Remediation Strategy) and 53 (verification report) on approved application 21/01619/VARYCO

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02575/LBC Granted

    Old Post Office 24 The Village Eglingham Northumberland NE66 2TX

    Listed Building Consent: Remove car port and garage; lower ground levels to rear of the property to below internal floor levels; provide off-street parking area to rear including hard landscaping to provide patio seating area; reconfigure the rear of the ground floor layout within the existing footprint, enlarging the kitchen and dining room, and reconfiguring existing partitions to provide a WC and plant room; alter fenestration to improve entrance to the property, and the visual and physical connections of the building to the gardens; remove radiators and external oil tank, and install underfloor heating throughout at ground and first floor level, served by an air source heat pump; renew and reconfigure the kitchen and bathroom fittings; and create two garden storage sheds

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02594/FUL Granted

    Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed

    Proposed installation of Jimmy Strength statue (amended description 23.07.2026)

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2023 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 786 decisions from Northumberland between 2023 and 2026, part of 1,478 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 560 granted against 69 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,405 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 23/00884/MISC Granted

    O/S 4 The Close Street Record Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland

    Notice of Intent to install Electronic Communications Apparatus, pursuant to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (Amended) 1995 and the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Regulations) 2003 and in accordance with the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice 2016. To install 1no. 9L Telegraph Pole.

    Decided 15 Mar 2023
  • 23/00929/MISC Granted

    Temporary Campsite Millgale House Land South East Of Furze Hill Ponteland Northumberland

    Temporary campsites First Schedule Paragraph 5 exemption under the Control of Development Act 1960. To permit up to 5 Caravans, Pods and tented camping. Application is for up to 3 Shepherd Huts.

    Decided 29 Mar 2023
  • 23/00943/MISC Decided

    Land North East Of Bolam Lake Boat House Wood Car Park Belsay Northumberland

    Temporary campsites First Schedule Paragraph 5 exemption under the Control of Development Act 1960. To permit up to 5 Caravans, Pods and tented camping. Application is for a number of pitches for pitch your own tents.

    Decided 31 Mar 2023
  • 23/01026/MISC Granted

    Communications Mast Wandysteads Edlingham Northumberland

    Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations of the intention to install Electronic Communications Apparatus. Install 1 No. 0.6m diameter transmission dish.

    Decided 5 Apr 2023
  • 23/00909/DISCON Granted

    South Farm, The Byre Fine Lane Consett DH8 9JB

    Discharge on condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) on approved application 20/01135/FUL.

    Decided 5 Apr 2023 Conditions
  • 23/00976/MISC Granted

    Street Record Coanwood Northumberland

    Installation of 13 x 9m wooden pole (7.2m above ground - reference NE9YVE23.

    Decided 6 Apr 2023
  • 23/01029/AGRGDO Granted

    Land North East Of Tower View Cottage Berwick-upon-tweed Northumberland

    Notification of Prior Approval for proposed agricultural building for grain storage

    Decided 11 Apr 2023 Other
  • 23/00894/TREECA Granted

    3 The Garden Houses Whalton Northumberland NE61 3UZ

    Trees in a Conservation Area T1, T2 & T3 Lime : Crown reduce by 30%. Reduce trees from approximately 18.5m to 13m and cut back epicormic growth.

    Decided 11 Apr 2023 Trees
  • 23/01240/MISC Granted

    O/S 6 And 22 Eleventh Avenue Street Record Eleventh Avenue Stobhill Gate Morpeth Northumberland

    Intention to install a pole(s) pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2016 (amended) (England) and the Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended). 2no. new Telegraph Poles to provide overhead fibre cables and equipment.

    Decided 12 Apr 2023
  • 23/01000/NONMAT Granted

    Seahaven 37 Dunstanburgh Road Craster Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3TT

    Non Material Amendment for installation of roof mounted photo voltaic panels; alteration of single storey rear extension from hipped roof to mono-pitch roof; alignment of first floor living room window with ground floor fenestration on approved application 22/01324/FUL in order to provide renewable energy, simplify and improve appearance.

    Decided 12 Apr 2023 Amendments

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 581 79%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 126 17%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 32 4%

Planning agents in Northumberland

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Milburn Planning Ltd 94% granted overall 26
  2. Lichfields 93% granted overall 17
  3. Michie Group LLP 100% granted overall 16
  4. Carter Smith Planning Consultants 56% granted overall 14
  5. Jon Tweddell Planning Ltd 63% granted overall 13
  6. Doonan Architects Ltd 95% granted overall 11
  7. Earle R Hall Drawing Services 87% granted overall 10

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Northumberland decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Northumberland decided 739 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Northumberland?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 43 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Northumberland decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 739 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 79% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 96% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Northumberland decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 786 decisions from Northumberland between 2023 and 2026, out of 1,478 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Northumberland?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 385 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Northumberland's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Northumberland: 1,478 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 739 decided, 89% approved, median 43 days to a decision. 1,418 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2023 and 2026: 786 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.