1A Stakeford Road Bridge Terrace Stakeford Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7JU

1. 29 Jan 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 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

• 1A Stakeford Road Bridge Terrace Stakeford Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7JU

  26/01520/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2026 140m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of new single storey rear extension with the same projection

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Watsons Haulage Barrington Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7AJ

  26/00019/MISC Submitted 5 Jan 2026 218m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Mar

  The removal of existing 20m high phase 4.5 monopole and replacement with monopole with phase 4.9 headframe. The removal of existing 3no. antennas and replacement with 6no.antennas. The installation of 2no. dishes. The installation of 1no. cabinet and development ancillary thereto. Reference: 34842o2

  Awaiting decision 8 docs

• Communications Mast South East Of Watsons Haulage Barrington Road Bedlington Northumberland

  26/02555/MISC Submitted 20 Jul 2026 218m away

  The removal of existing 20m high phase 4.5 monopole and replace with proposed 20m phase 6 monopole with phase 4.9 headframe. The removal of existing 3no. antennas and replace with proposed 6no.antennas. The removal of existing 12no. RRUs and replace with proposed 15no. RRUs. Relocation of existing 1no. dish on phase 4.9 headload and development ancillary thereto. Reference: 34842O2

  Granted 9 docs

• 8 Chatsworth Drive Heritage Gardens Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5YS

  25/03508/NONMAT Submitted 30 Sep 2025 419m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Non-material amendment (Revised new garage footprint. Extended 1m. Hips changed to gables) pursuant to approved application 08/00228/FUL

  Awaiting decision Amendments 5 docs

• 8 Chatsworth Drive Heritage Gardens Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5YS

  26/02179/FUL Submitted 17 Jun 2026 419m away

  Decision due ~12 Aug

  Annex (Retrospective)

  Decided Full applications

• Sonias 7 - 9 Clayton Street Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7JF

  26/03053/FUL Submitted 1 Sep 2026 440m away

  Decision due ~27 Oct

  New shop fronts, entrances and illuminated signage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 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