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Northumberland planning applications
1,705 applications. 89% approved. 51 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,705 planning applications from Northumberland. 1,260 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Northumberland: 1,629 applications received in the last year, 1,260 decisions published.
Northumberland takes a median of 51 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/03823/MISC Awaiting decision
Blyth Telephone Exchange Marine Terrace East Blyth Northumberland NE24 2JJ
Removal and installation of electronic communications apparatus.
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26/03814/LBC Awaiting decision
24 Park Road Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JD
Listed Building Consent: Repairs and replacement of existing timberwork around dormer windows, facia, soffit, gutters and downpipes; addition of edge trim to tiles; installation of flue liner within existing chimney.
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26/03812/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land South Of 15-47 Stakeford Crescent Stakeford Crescent Stakeford Northumberland
Discharge of condition 18 (drainage verification) on approved 23/02165/FUL
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26/03797/DISCON Awaiting decision
Berwick Academy Adams Drive Spittal Northumberland TD15 2JF
Discharge of conditions 3 (BNG), 20(a) (mine gas risk assessment), 25 (dust), 26 (surface water disposal) and 28 (foul and surface water) on approved application 26/01938/CCD
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26/03816/MISC Awaiting decision
14 Patton Way Pegswood Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6RZ
Installation of 1 x 8m light wooden pole - Reference: OGEAA7786787
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26/03808/FELTPO Awaiting decision
Woodlands 4 South Lodge Wood Hepscott Northumberland NE61 6LH
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Sycamore - Reduction of approx 2m back to suitable growth points, T2 Spruce - Remove, T3 Small Spruce - Remove, T4 Ash - As a mimum the deadwood should be removed, with the possibility of removing the tree due to having Ash Dieback, T5 Ash - Removal of dead branch
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26/03805/LBC Awaiting decision
6 Bath Terrace Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AX
Listed Building Consent for repair and renovation of wood Box sash window frames and installation of replacement wood sliding sashes incorporating Vacuum glazing into the retained box sash window frames
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26/03804/FUL Awaiting decision
6 Bath Terrace Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AX
Repair and Renovation of wood Box sash window frames and installation of replacement wood sliding sashes incorporating Vacuum glazing into the retained box sash window frames
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26/03810/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land West Of St Georges Hospital Morpeth Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 18 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 21/01619/VARYCO
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26/03811/MISC Awaiting decision
1 Falstone Crescent Ashington Northumberland NE63 0TY
Installation of 1 x 10m medium wooden pole
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26/03798/FUL Awaiting decision
7 Allen View Catton Northumberland NE47 9QQ
Construction of four dormer windows and two rooflights within the roof
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26/03789/VARYCO Awaiting decision
Ellershope Cottage Sparty Lea Hexham Northumberland NE47 9UE
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) on approved application 24/04082/LBC in order to amend the proposed extension from two storey to single storey
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26/03781/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
Dovecote House Farmstead Court Hartford Hall Estate Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6AG
Tree Protection Order: T68 - yew tree -reduce lateral width by 1m
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26/03788/VARYCO Awaiting decision
Ellershope Cottage Sparty Lea Hexham Northumberland NE47 9UE
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Specified Plans) on approved application 24/04081/FUL in order to change the extension of the dwelling to single storey instead of two storey and incorporate solar panels onto garage roof.
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26/03786/TREECA Awaiting decision
Tynedale Lodge Great Whittington Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE19 2HA
Trees in a Conservation Area - T1 (Poplar): Reduce tree to approximately 2.1m (7ft) above ground level, retaining the lower stem, T2 (Poplar): Reduce overall crown height and spread by approximately 25%, T3 (Beech): Reduce five lateral branches extending towards the neighbouring boundary by approximately 4.5m, pruning back to suitable growth points, T4 (Rowan): Remove one dead branch to reduce the risk of branch failure, T5 (Ash): Remove one large limb affected by Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) to reduce the risk of limb failure. T6 (Copper Beech): Reduce crown height and trim lateral growth to achieve a more compact and balanced crown. T7 (Copper Beech): Reduce crown height and trim lateral growth to achieve a more compact and balanced crown.
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26/03779/DISCON Awaiting decision
49 Dunsgreen Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9EJ
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) on approved planning application 26/03131/FUL
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26/03792/FUL Awaiting decision
28 Bullers Green Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1DF
Proposed railing to front of dwelling
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26/03799/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Land At Spittal Point North Greenwich Road Spittal Northumberland
Non-material amendment (to inform on the materials and confirm the layouts of blocks 11, 12, 14, 1 and 2) on approved application 18/00415/VARYCO to bring the development in line with 25/01415/NONMAT
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26/03784/FUL Awaiting decision
Three Horse Shoes Hathery Lane Horton Blyth Northumberland NE24 4HF
Proposed single storey side extension and change of use of existing steel shipping container from commercial storage to domestic residential storage.
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26/03795/PIP Awaiting decision
Land To North West Of 53 To 59 Kirkley Drive Kirkley Drive Ponteland Northumberland
Permission in Principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling (self-build)
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26/03768/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Bolam Grange Bolam Hall Drive Bolam Northumberland NE61 3UA
Non-Material Amendment on approved application 24/03482/FUL (to alter the rooflight layout on the approved extension from 4 no. individual roof lights to 1 no. 3-in-1 VELUX roof light unit) (Retrospective)
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26/03787/REG Awaiting decision
Baileys Of Alnwick 49 - 51 Bondgate Within Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1HZ
Application for approval under Section 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. In connection with 26/02945/CUD
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26/03776/FUL Awaiting decision
Eastland Banks - Big Shed Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland
Demolition of agricultural building and erection of 2no new dwellings (Use Class C3) with new access and driveway
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26/03783/LBC Awaiting decision
4 Grosvenor Terrace Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1LG
Listed Building Consent: Removal of shared chimney stack and tiling over of area
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26/03760/FUL Awaiting decision
Land South Of Hextol Court Hexham Northumberland NE46 2AE
Erection of bungalow, formation of new driveway entrance and associated landscaping
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26/03790/TREECA Awaiting decision
Moorfield Causey Hill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2DW
Trees in a Conservation Area application: Fell T1 sycamore and plant 1no. cherry tree
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26/03765/FUL Awaiting decision
Station House Whittingham Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4RP
Construction of front sun porch, rear single and two storey extensions, and garage side extension
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26/03761/DISCON Awaiting decision
Thorndyke Park Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9QH
Discharge of conditions 2 (Highway Works), 3 (Pedestrian link), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Delivery, Servicing, Refuse Strategy) on approved application 26/01214/FUL
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26/03772/FUL Awaiting decision
16 Greenacres Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9RT
Conversion of existing bungalow to a dormer bungalow. Raising of ridge height to 7.0m
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26/03757/FUL Awaiting decision
Shalimar Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4RA
Proposal to lift ridgeline of existing dwelling to create first floor lounge and master bedroom in roof void.
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26/03785/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land South East Of Beacon Hill House Longhorsley Northumberland
Discharge of conditions 4 (Materials), 7 (External Lighting), 8 (Car Parking), 9 (Cycle Parking), 10 (Site Investigation), 11 (Verification), 13 (Sustainable Design) and 14 (Landscaping) on approved application 23/02014/FUL
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26/03771/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land West Of St Georges Hospital Morpeth Northumberland
Discharge of condition 27 (highways) on approved planning application 21/01619/VARYCO
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26/03759/TREECA Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage Felton Northumberland NE65 9HP
Tree in a Coservation Area: T1- Aspen (Populus tremula) - Overall crown reduction to approximately 10.5m above ground level, with lateral branches reduced proportionately to maintain a balanced, natural crown shape and form
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26/03754/VARYCO Awaiting decision
Land South East Of Bavington Hall Capheaton Northumberland
Removal of Condition 7 (Self Build Exemption) on approved application 24/03946/FUL as a change in the applicant's circumstances meand that complying with the subsequent 3-year principal residence requirement has become unviable
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26/03778/AGRGDO Awaiting decision
Christon Bank Farm Christon Bank Northumberland NE66 3EZ
Notification of Prior Approval for a steel frame building with a cantilever and open side for storage of farm goods, such as straw, hay and farm machinery
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026/03752/CLEXIS Awaiting decision
Felkington Norham Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2NR
Certificate of Lawful Development for building works commenced following discharge of pre-start conditions relating to 24/01992/FUL, for the conversion of three barns to residential use. Works commenced on 16th October 2026 when a doorway opening has been created from a former window.
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26/03736/FUL Awaiting decision
Lane End Cottage Ashington Northumberland NE63 0BR
Retrospective: Construction of one detached two-storey dwelling with linked ancillary wing, detached garage, associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage, being a revised design to that approved under planning permission 24/04414/FUL.
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26/03743/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
Clifton Garage Great North Road Clifton Northumberland NE61 6DG
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 (Sycamore) , T2 - (Ash) . T3 (Chestnut) - Prune back overhanging branches by 2m to boundary up to a height of 6m.
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26/03770/FUL Awaiting decision
Birchwood Tranwell Woods Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6AG
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement with detached garage.
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26/03748/CLPROP Awaiting decision
22 Runnymede Road Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HE
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use for a single storey rear kitchen extension
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26/03746/FUL Awaiting decision
Hindley Farm House Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7SA
Alterations to shared driveway, including division of area into 2 separate driveways, relocation of existing hedge to promote visibility, additional planting for bio diversity net gain.
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26/03780/MISC Awaiting decision
High Hawkhope Cottage Falstone Hexham Northumberland NE48 1BB
To operate a Certified Location (max 5 motorhome units) under Exemption Certificate - Ref: CL 94510
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26/03749/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land East Of Widdrington Moor Widdrington Northumberland
Discharge of Conditions 9 (EVC) and 11 (Emergency Vehicle Access) of approved application 22/04609/REM
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26/03764/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Land South East Of Law Courts Schalksmuhle Road Bedlington Northumberland
Non-material amendment (for amendment to wording of condition 2 - Approved Plans to change hard surface material from permeable paving blocks to permeable tarmac) on approved application 26/00837/FUL
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26/03763/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Land At Former Power Station Site On Northern Side Of Cambois Cambois Northumberland
Non-material amendment (amendment to approved plans listed as part of condition 1) on approved application 25/02911/REM
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26/03755/AGRGDO Awaiting decision
Land North East Of Shankhead Farm Bardon Mill Hexham Northumberland NE47 7DG
Notification of Prior Approval for a agricultural building for storage and lambing.
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26/03753/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Former St Georges Hospital Site Morpeth Northumberland
Non Material Amendment (Blocks A, B and C raise 300mm to provide additional space within the roof void to accommodate services) on approved application 23/02787/FUL
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26/03745/AGRGDO Awaiting decision
Chevington Park Farm, West Chevington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5BB
Notification of Prior Approval for a agricultural barn
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26/03744/CLPROP Awaiting decision
21 Newby Close Heritage Gardens Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5YT
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension, partial conversion of garage.
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26/03740/FUL Awaiting decision
Wellside Barn Welton Northumberland NE18 0LJ
Single storey extension
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/03083/FUL Granted
4 Charlton Gardens Stobhill Gate Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2HG
First-floor extension above garage
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26/02952/FUL Refused
15 Westfield Crescent Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6XA
Change of use of section of back-lane to form part of residential curtilage and enclosure by extending existing boundary fence (retrospective)
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26/02537/FUL Granted
54 Linden Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9JF
Proposed two storey side extension; entrance porch; rear patio
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26/02664/FUL Granted
Piper Close Aydon Road Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5PW
New dwelling to replace storage shed
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26/03674/MISC Decided
Outside Of 10 & 11 Osborne Gardens Seahouses NE68 7UF
Install 2 x 10m light telegraph poles. Your ref: Our ref: SEZ-V9003
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26/03658/CLPROP Granted
14 St Georges Crescent Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1AY
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replace with new single storey rear extension
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26/02353/FUL Granted
45 Castle Street Warkworth Northumberland NE65 0UN
Alterations to the annex building to the rear of the property including revised window and door openings and new lantern rooflight. Refurbishment of both the original house and annex including stone repairs, refurbished and new windows, new roof covering and repairs to chimney. Alterations to rear boundary wall including removal of timber fence and construction of stone wall.
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26/03636/MISC Decided
Temporary Camp Site Tynedale RFC Station Road Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AY
Temporary Camp Site - From 16/07/27 to 08/08/27 (23 nights only). Maximum number of units per night 100 including all tents and caravans. Reference: THS2414/2027
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26/03563/MISC Granted
Woodland Parcels Between West Learmouth And Branxton Branxton Northumberland
Comments by Wednesday 28th October - Woodland Management Plan East Learmouth
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26/03106/FUL Refused
Land East Of 63 Front Street Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland
Proposed installation of a Street Hub 3 telecom unit
The full record
Decisions between 2023 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,310 decisions from Northumberland between 2023 and 2026, part of 1,705 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 962 granted against 119 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,621 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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23/00976/MISC Granted
Street Record Coanwood Northumberland
Installation of 13 x 9m wooden pole (7.2m above ground - reference NE9YVE23.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 873 69%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 262 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 125 10%
Planning agents in Northumberland
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Michie Group LLP 88% granted overall 24
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Milburn Planning Ltd 94% granted overall 23
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Carter Smith Planning Consultants 62% granted overall 23
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Lichfields 94% granted overall 18
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Doonan Architects Ltd 90% granted overall 16
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Earle R Hall Drawing Services 88% granted overall 15
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Jon Tweddell Planning Ltd 66% granted overall 14
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T.C Tree Services NE LTD 100% granted overall 12
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Northumberland
- Alnwick Castle 29
- Alnwick Hotspur 26
- Amble West With Warkworth 36
- Bamburgh 59
- Bellingham 59
- Berwick North 43
- Corbridge 44
- Hexham East 31
- Hexham North 31
- Hexham West 40
- Humshaugh 39
- Longhirst 29
- Longhorsley 59
- Longhoughton 48
- Morpeth North 48
- Norham & Islandshires 39
- Ponteland East & Stannington 33
- Ponteland North 41
- Ponteland South With Heddon 50
- Ponteland West 64
- Rothbury 34
- Shilbottle 29
- Sleekburn 29
- South Tynedale 47
- Stocksfield & Bywell 34
- Wooler 45
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Northumberland decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Northumberland decided 1260 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 51 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Northumberland decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1260 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 69% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Northumberland decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1310 decisions from Northumberland between 2023 and 2026, out of 1,705 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 October 2026, with 388 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: 1,705 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,260 decided, 89% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 1,629 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2023 and 2026: 1,310 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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