Doctors Surgery 19 Carlton Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2DB

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Northumberland National Park took a median of 34 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Northumberland National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Doctors Surgery 19 Carlton Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2DB

  26/01104/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 2m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

  Change of use of former doctors surgery to medical or health services (Use Class E(e))

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• The Wallaw Union Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2DX

  26/02733/VARYCO Submitted 3 Aug 2026 131m away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 24/03758/LBC for revision of corner structural detail

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• The Wallaw Union Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2DX

  26/02733/VARYCO Submitted 3 Aug 2026 134m away

  Decision due ~28 Sep

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 24/03758/LBC for revision of corner structural detail

  Awaiting decision 4 docs

• 30 Plessey Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 3DD

  26/01485/COU Submitted 27 Apr 2026 183m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  Retrospective change of use of an existing first-floor one-bedroom flat (Use Class C3) to a small administrative office (Use Class E(c)). The property was previously in extremely poor condition and vacant. Internal refurbishment and minor internal reconfiguration works have now been completed to provide office accommodation for administrative purposes. No external alterations, extensions, or increase in floor area have been undertaken. The unit operates as a small-scale administrative office with low staff numbers and no visitor activity. The proposal has brought a vacant and dilapidated unit back into beneficial use and significantly improved its condition through refurbishment. Miller Wallace Residential has recently renovated another nearby residential property within the area, with a further residential renovation currently underway. These projects will provide refurbished housing stock that exceeds the single residential unit subject to this application.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 3 docs

• Kikis Hair Salon 58 Bridge Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2AP

  26/00053/FUL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 185m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Change of use from Hair Salon use class E to residential use class C3 creating 2no 1 bed flats on first floor and 1no 2 bed flat on second floor with addition of dormer window and new corridor to ground floor.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 9 docs

• 60 Bridge Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2AP

  26/00052/FUL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 185m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar

  Change of use of from Public House Sui Generis to residential C3. Creating 2no. ground floor flats with external alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 11 docs

• 26/03055/CLEXIS Awaiting decision

  Garden Cottage Charlton Hall Ellingham Chathill Northumberland NE67 5DZ

  Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing use for material operations have been carried out in the time period for 18/03208/FUL and Listed building consent 18/03209/LBC. RESTORATION OF WALLED GARDEN, INCLUDING VISITOR SHOP AND FACILITIES, CAFE, RESTAURANT AND VENUE SPACE INCLUDING BAR, EVENTS ROOM, CEREMONY AND ANCILLARY SPACES INCLUDING KITCHEN, TOILETS, STORAGE, OFFICE, GARDENERS STORE AND CAR PARKING Following the grant of planning and listed building consent the applicant commenced development within the redline boundary in accordance with the approved plans and within the time frame specified (3 years) by the planning consent. Please see supporting statement and evidence.

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02380/CLPROP Granted

  68 Barnaby Way Jameson Manor Ponteland Northumberland NE20 0ES

  Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development for a part garage conversion

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02462/CLEXIS Granted

  14 Dickson Drive Hexham Northumberland NE46 2RB

  Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing single storey flat roof bedroom and en-suite extension to rear

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02996/CLPROP Awaiting decision

  The Nook Kirkwhelpington Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE19 2RS

  Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed installation of solar PV arrays on both the southwest and southeast facing roof areas

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02989/CLPROP Awaiting decision

  5 Grassington Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development