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Northumberland National Park planning applications
3,259 applications. 90% approved. 38 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,259 planning applications from Northumberland National Park. 521 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Northumberland National Park takes a median of 38 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/03261/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Rithabhann Hillside Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7YN
Non- Material Amendment (move proposed east external wall 0.30m further east and install concealed box gutter in roof) on approved application 25/04047/FUL
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26/03240/CLEXIS Awaiting decision
84 Front Street Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6QD
Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing use for hot food takeaway with takeaway collection and delivery
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26/03257/VARYCO Awaiting decision
Blyth Valley Garage Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 5NF
Variation of Condition 15 (Use) of approved application 25/02536/FUL to allow Unit B to operate within Use Class E(a)
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26/03262/FUL Awaiting decision
Land West Of 2 South Farm Cottages Wingates Main Road Wingates Northumberland NE65 8RW
Conversion of disused barn/outbuilding to single residential unit
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26/03250/TREECA Awaiting decision
Beeswing 93 Newgate Street Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1BZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: W1 & W2 (Willow) - New growth to be pollarded to top of trunk, see red line indicated on photo. Tree A (Apple) - 30% crown reduction.
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26/03263/DISCON Awaiting decision
Riding Farm Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6HW
Discharge of Condition 3 (Schedule of Conservation Works) of approved application 25/03317/VARYCO
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26/03258/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Blyth Valley Garage Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 5NF
Non-Material Amendment (amending the description of development to include Use Class E(a)) on approved application 25/02536/FUL
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26/03241/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
4 The Elms Ellington Northumberland NE61 5LH
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Oak - crown lift to 11 meters just above the height of the house to stop any branches growing towards the property.
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26/03242/DISCON Awaiting decision
32 Centurian Way The Chesters Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6LD
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Ground Gas) on approved application 23/03721/FUL
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26/03259/FUL Awaiting decision
Brook House Ridley Mill Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7QU
Erection of a two-storey pitched roof extension to replace the approved single-storey flat-roof extension on the same footprint as the previously approved scheme (ref: 24/01893/FUL)
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26/03251/DISCON Awaiting decision
Riding Farm Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6HW
Discharge of Conditions 2 (details of any timbers to be removed and replaced) and 15 (details of any timbers to be removed and replaced) on approved application 25/03317/VARYCO
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26/03233/DISCON Awaiting decision
Land West Of Thropton Demesne Thropton Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 10 (Adoptable Streets) and 23 (Suds adoption/maintenance) on approved planning application 26/00043/VARYCO
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26/03225/FUL Awaiting decision
Muddle House Slaley Northumberland NE47 0AA
Refurbishment of dwelling, internal remodelling, replacement of all windows, repointing of the stonework where needed with lime mortar, replacement of the existing rear first floor extension with a modern first floor extension and the conversion of the existing garage to a studio which will remain ancillary to the principal dwelling
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26/03232/DISCON Awaiting decision
Oak Pool Colliery Lane Catton Northumberland NE47 9EP
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Sample of Materials) and 6 (Method of affixment) on approved planning application 16/00702/FUL
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26/03245/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Land South West Of St Cuthbert Close Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland
Non Material Amendment ( to allow relocation of bat and bird boxes following street lighting design and change to the position of the air source heat pumps so they are positioned against property) on approved application 22/04503/FUL
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26/03238/HPA Awaiting decision
9 York Crescent Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1RL
Notification of Prior Approval: Erection of a single-storey rear kitchen/dining extension with a grp flat roof, including 2no. flat glass skylights. Total projection from rear wall of the original dwellinghouse 3.60m, with maximum height of 3.00m and height to the eaves of 3.00m
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26/03236/MISC Awaiting decision
Fairfield Crescent Oakwood Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LH
1 X 9m light telegraph Pole
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26/03235/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
3 Nunnykirk Close Ovingham Northumberland NE42 6BP
Tree Preservation Order: T1 - Sycamore - Pollard the tree to a height of between 4 and 6m, T2 - Sycamore - Pollard to a height of between 4 and 6m
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26/03237/MISC Awaiting decision
Adjacent To The Bungalow Elvaston Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HW
install 1 X 11M light Pole
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26/03248/MISC Awaiting decision
11 Orchard Avenue Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4PZ
10M LIGHT TELEGRAPH POL
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26/03249/DISCON Awaiting decision
Riding Farm Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6HW
Discharge of Condition 9 (detailed drawings illustrating the treatment and engagement with the west gable roof) on approved application 25/03317/VARYCO
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26/03211/FUL Awaiting decision
Todburn Steel Slaley Northumberland NE47 0DH
Demolition of modern agricultural buildings, conversion of traditional outbuildings to a house with extension to provide gym, plant room, workshop, store and garage
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26/03222/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Church Lane Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5EL
Two storey side extension with single storey rear extension
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26/03224/MISC Awaiting decision
Vodafone Communications Mast Consett Northumberland
Proposed removal of existing 18m tower, Proposed installation of 21m tower, Proposed installation of 2no antennas, Proposed installation of 8no. RRUs, Proposed installation of 2no dishes, and Ancillary development thereto.
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26/03229/MISC Awaiting decision
Beresford Road
Removal of existing 20m high Orion monopole to be replaced with proposed 20m high Orion 6 monopole. Removal of existing 4No. antennas to be replaced with 4No. antennas, and existing dish to be relocated on new pole. Removal of existing 1No. cabinet and the installation of proposed 1No. cabinet. Any other associated ancillary works thereto.
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26/03220/FUL Awaiting decision
Land North West Of Leawater Allendale Northumberland
Demolish and reconstruct existing building with extension forming new self-contained dwelling (self build)
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26/03217/DISCON Awaiting decision
Fenwick Stead Farmhouse Fenwick Belford Northumberland NE70 7PL
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (sustainable construction), 9 (CEMP), 11-partial (Contaminated land) on approved application 22/04725/FUL
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26/03212/LBC Awaiting decision
Todburn Steel Slaley Northumberland NE47 0DH
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of modern agricultural buildings, conversion of traditional outbuildings to a house with extension to provide gym, plant room, workshop, store and garage.
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6+33333326/03222/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Church Lane Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5EL
Two storey side extension with single storey rear extension
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26/03218/NONMAT Awaiting decision
18 Linden Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9DP
Non-material amendment (to change hipped roof over garage to gable and also to add a velux roof window over the utility room) of approved application 25/00619/FUL
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26/03209/FUL Awaiting decision
Bettys Cottage East Mill Hills Haydon Bridge Northumberland NE47 6JS
Single storey side extension along with alteration to the existing car parking
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26/03195/LBC Awaiting decision
Street Record Carham Berwick Borough Footpath 011 Carham Northumberland
Listed Building Consent for temporary access to the river/channel will be provided, including vegetation clearance where required. The working area around Bridge Pier 3 will be dewatered using temporary works, including a temporary watercourse diversion via upstream and downstream bagwork cofferdams and a PVC pipe (or suitable alternative) to maintain flows. Riverbed and bank materials will be excavated to formation level, followed by installation of a geotextile layer and rip-rap protection around Pier 3. The rip-rap will be backfilled and tied into upstream and downstream bed levels using reinstated site-won material, with bed levels reprofiled to provide a smooth transition over 2m. Excavated riverbanks will be reinstated using site-won material at slopes up to 1:2, covered with topsoil and biodegradable geotextile, and grass seeded to promote vegetation establishment.
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26/03207/FUL Awaiting decision
5 The Pinfold Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7TN
Erection of rear garden decking and installation of patio door (Retrospective).
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26/03186/FUL Awaiting decision
15 Tynedale Gardens Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7EZ
Proposed alterations and extension after demolition of existing side extension and rear conservatory to form new ground floor garage, utility/boot room, WC, snug, dining and kitchen with first floor bedroom and ensuite
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26/03198/TREECA Awaiting decision
Chapel Cottage West Thirston Northumberland NE65 9EF
Works to Trees In A Conservation Area - (YT1) : Removal of Yew tree to ground level and removal of stump within the laurel hedge
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26/03223/MISC Awaiting decision
Western Way Darras Hall Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9ND
1x 9m wooden pole
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26/03196/LBC Awaiting decision
18-22 Front Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AP
Listed Building Consent to take down and reconstruct chimney to existing detail and using existing materials following identification of structural failure.
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26/03210/HEGRMN Awaiting decision
North Bellshill Farm Bellshill Belford NE70 7HP
Hedgerow Removal Notice: Removal of a stretch of hedgerow totalling 385m
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26/03216/MISC Awaiting decision
Outside Of School House & 2-3 Coulson Court Greenhead CA8 7HP
Install 2 x wooden 10m poles. Your ref: OGEAA7230280
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26/03203/DISCON Awaiting decision
James Calvert Spence College Upper School Acklington Road Amble Northumberland NE65 0NG
Discharge of Condition 21 (Ground Gas Protection) of approved application 23/01677/CCD
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26/03208/LBC Awaiting decision
Swarland Hall Cottage Coast View Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JF
Listed Building Consent - Dismantling and removing the non-original rear and side extensions and associated works; Construction of new rear and side extensions with painted external joinery and 'conservation' roof lights; Change of use of store room to habitable accommodation; Installation of an air source heat pump on the rear (north) elevation; Installation of ground located photovoltaic panels with associated planting and maintenance of a beech hedgerow.
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26/03197/TREECA Awaiting decision
Land East Of 10 And 11 Greens Park Warkworth Northumberland NE65 0GY
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Sycamore. T2 Sycamore and T3 Sycamore - Sever Ivy at base of all trees to ease removal when it has died off, thin crowns of all three trees by approximately 20% to remove all crossing, crowded and rubbing limbs
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26/03188/FUL Awaiting decision
Braeside Swarland Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9HZ
Erection of an ancillary garage, workshop, storage and home-office building.
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26/03194/FUL Awaiting decision
Street Record Carham Berwick Borough Footpath 011 Carham Northumberland
Temporary access to the river/channel will be provided, including vegetation clearance where required. The working area around Bridge Pier 3 will be dewatered using temporary works, including a temporary watercourse diversion via upstream and downstream bagwork cofferdams and a PVC pipe (or suitable alternative) to maintain flows. Riverbed and bank materials will be excavated to formation level, followed by installation of a geotextile layer and rip-rap protection around Pier 3. The rip-rap will be backfilled and tied into upstream and downstream bed levels using reinstated site-won material, with bed levels reprofiled to provide a smooth transition over 2m. Excavated riverbanks will be reinstated using site-won material at slopes up to 1:2, covered with topsoil and biodegradable geotextile, and grass seeded to promote vegetation establishment.
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26/03201/LBC Awaiting decision
Saint Michaels Church Bailiffgate Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NB
Listed Building Consent - 54 panel solar pv array and battery storage
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26/03204/FUL Awaiting decision
Rose Cottage 1 Redstead Cottages Christon Bank Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3EU
Single storey kitchen extension and replacement of conservatory with sunroom extension to the rear of the property and conversion of garage to create utility and en-suite bathroom
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26/03199/VARYCO Awaiting decision
Farm Buildings West Of Red Lion Cottages Whittingham Road Glanton Northumberland NE66 4AS
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) in relation to planning permission 23/01654/FUL. To change the external material to the flat roof link from horizontal painted timber cladding to natural random stonework.
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26/03193/FUL Awaiting decision
6 Kippy Law Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7YH
Proposed side two storey extension
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26/03178/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT
Tree Preservation Order Application to T6 - Apple (Malus domestica) remove to ground level, T12 Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) cut back to boundary, remove remaining canopy and retain stem as deadwood habitat at approximately 1 m above ground level, T13 Hazel (Corylus avellana) sever Ivy at base, T14 Beech (Fagus sylvatica remove to ground, T20 Hybrid Oak (Quercus x rosacea) reduce to a monolith of approximately 9 m above the previous reduction point & retain as deadwood habitat, T27 Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) remove to ground level and T35 - Purple leaved Hazel (Corylus avellana) remove tall stea, to ground, T38 Downy Birch (Betula pubescents) remove to ground level and T39 Havel (Corylus avellana) -sever Ivy at base.
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26/03187/MISC Awaiting decision
S/O 5 PAINSHAWFIELD ROAD, STOCKSFIELD, NE43 7EA
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod - Stocksfield PCP 3
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/03150/MISC Decided
Rear Of 7 Taylor Street Seahouses NE68 7RU
Install 1 x 9m light telegraph pole. Your ref: SEZ_V9021
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26/02363/VARYCO Withdrawn
Char Mausum Station Road End Stannington Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6DW
Variation of Condition 3 (Approved Plans) on approved application CM/20110174 in order to allow a revised scheme
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26/02535/FUL Granted
Moor View Moor Road Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5PB
Single storey rear and side extension and internal reconfiguration.
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26/02552/FUL Granted
Alnwick Retail Park Taylor Drive Alnwick Northumberland
Installation of electric vehicle charging hub with associated infrastructure including lighting/CCTV.
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26/02540/FUL Refused
Lyneburn House Fenrother Lane Fenrother Northumberland NE61 3DS
Single storey side extension improving kitchen, utility and storage (retrospective)
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26/02553/VARYCO Granted
Needles Eye Cafe Beach Terrace Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6XE
Variation of Condition 7 (Mitigation) of approved application 24/01691/VARYCO in order to allow a limited amount of internal music and entertainment between 1 May and 30 September only
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26/02556/FUL Granted
9 Longmeadows Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9DX
Front, side and rear extensions
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26/02936/NONMAT Granted
Henshaw Huts Henshaw Northumberland NE47 7EN
Non-material amendment to amend the wording of Condition 6 on approved planning application 20/01054/NONMAT
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26/02459/FUL Granted
5 Knowe Head Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2EU
Installation of replacement windows & doors (as amended)
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26/02467/FUL Granted
Mount Pleasant Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0QQ
Demolition of an existing conservatory and its replacement with a new extension on the same footprint, the conversion of the attic to provide a new bedroom, the installation of conservation rooflights and dormer windows, the addition of solar panels and balcony (as amended 30.07.26).
The full record
Decisions between 2020 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 711 decisions from Northumberland National Park between 2020 and 2026, part of 3,259 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 595 granted against 63 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 2,917 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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19/03911/ADE Granted
Castaways 32 Collywell Bay Road Seaton Sluice Whitley Bay Northumberland NE26 4QZ
Advertisement consent for 1 sign to front elevation, 1 window vinyl to side elevation, and 1 existing fascia sign as amended by email and drawing received 21/10/19 and further amended by details received 30/10/19.
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19/03891/FUL Granted
Land West Of Strathyre Catton Northumberland
Erection of a 3 bay broadband cabinet
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19/03928/FUL Refused
6 Bell Tower Place Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 1NB
Proposed replacement windows and doors plus application of exterior paint finish
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19/03754/FUL Granted
School House Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6EY
Change of use from caretakers bungalow Class C3 to School D1 and conversion of existing car port to garage (Amended Description and Application Type 14/11/2019).
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19/03853/FUL Granted
Land North Of Dobbies Garden Centre Street Houses Ponteland Northumberland
Development of an extension to the existing customer car park and associated works
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19/04925/DISCON Granted
Land North Of Hebron Avenue Pegswood Village Pegswood Northumberland
Discharge of conditions : 22 (surface water), 28 (pedestrian access) and 30 (knock out panel) pursuant to planning approval 19/00547/VARYCO
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19/04906/CLPROP Granted
Clontibret Allendale Road Hexham NE46 2NH
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed construction of a swimming pool outbuilding within the residential curtilage
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19/04920/VARYCO Granted
Land South West Of Redesdale House St Mary Lane St Mary Park Morpeth Northumberland
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) pursuant to planning permission 19/00883/VARYCO in order to add a garden room extension to plot 4.
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19/04913/FUL Granted
23 Oakland Park Morpeth NE61 3JP
Single storey rear sun room extension
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19/04591/CLEXIS Granted
30 Hallington Drive Seaton Delaval Whitley Bay Northumberland NE25 0JB
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use for timber structure erected on dwarf garden wall
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 445 85%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 68 13%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 8 2%
Planning agents in Northumberland National Park
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Michie Group LLP 100% granted overall 65
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Carter Smith Planning Consultants 56% granted overall 62
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Milburn Planning Ltd 94% granted overall 57
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Ninette Edwards Architect 90% granted overall 39
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Doonan Architects Ltd 95% granted overall 36
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Lichfields 93% granted overall 34
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Jon Tweddell Planning Ltd 63% granted overall 33
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Northumberland National Park
- Alnwick Castle 54
- Alnwick Hotspur 37
- Amble 35
- Amble West With Warkworth 87
- Bamburgh 130
- Bedlington Central 39
- Bellingham 104
- Berwick East 26
- Berwick North 93
- Corbridge 107
- Cramlington South West 30
- Druridge Bay 38
- Haltwhistle 31
- Hartley 27
- Haydon & Hadrian 49
- Hexham East 55
- Hexham North 79
- Hexham West 94
- Humshaugh 77
- Longhirst 57
- Longhorsley 115
- Longhoughton 106
- Lynemouth 44
- Morpeth North 84
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 27
- Norham & Islandshires 67
- Pegswood 43
- Ponteland East & Stannington 75
- Ponteland North 83
- Ponteland South With Heddon 110
- Ponteland West 124
- Prudhoe North & Wylam 46
- Rothbury 81
- Shilbottle 64
- Sleekburn 51
- South Tynedale 121
- Stakeford 25
- Stocksfield & Bywell 76
- Wooler 96
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Northumberland National Park decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Northumberland National Park decided 521 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Northumberland National Park?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 38 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Northumberland National Park decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 521 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 85% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 98% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Northumberland National Park decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 711 decisions from Northumberland National Park between 2020 and 2026, out of 3,259 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Northumberland National Park?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 399 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 National Park's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Northumberland National Park: 3,259 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 521 decided, 90% approved, median 38 days to a decision. 3,059 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2020 and 2026: 711 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.