White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

1. 11 Feb 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 April 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

• White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/03052/PRUTPO Submitted 1 Sep 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~27 Oct

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T6 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side to provide clearance from the garden, T7 Cherry - Shorten one large lateral limb overhanging the garden by 2.5m. T8 Oak - Remove the lowest limb back to the main stem, T9 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side only

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/02739/TREECA Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~28 Sep

  Tree in a Conservation Area: T3 and T4 (Apple) - remove to ground level

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/02892/PRUTPO Submitted 14 Aug 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~9 Oct

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T6 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side, T7 Cherry - Shorten one large lateral limb overhanging the garden by 2.5m, T8 Oak - Remove the lowest limb back to the main stem. Final tree dimensions to remain approximately 16m in height with a crown spread of 8m, T9 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Redmires Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/02645/PRUTPO Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~21 Sep

  Tree Preservation Order application: T1 (Oak) - Crown reduce by 2.5m, final height of 18m and a crown spread of 10m. T2 (Plum) - Crown reduce by 2m, final height of 8m and a crown spread of 7m. T3 (Thuja) - Crown reduce approx 4m, final height of 19m and a crown spread of 8m. T4 (Beech) - Reduce canopy by 2.5m, final height of 10m and a crown spread of 7m. T5 (Beech) - Reduce upper canopy overhanging the driveway by 2.5m, final height of 15m, crown spread of 8.5m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/02740/FELTPO Submitted 4 Aug 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~29 Sep

  Tree Preservation Order: Willow T18A - remove to ground level, Hazel T39 - lop three branches and Elder bushes E1, E2, E3, E4, E5 and E6 - remove to ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  26/02892/PRUTPO Submitted 14 Aug 2026 43m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T6 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side, T7 Cherry - Shorten one large lateral limb overhanging the garden by 2.5m, T8 Oak - Remove the lowest limb back to the main stem. Final tree dimensions to remain approximately 16m in height with a crown spread of 8m, T9 Oak - Reduce the crown by 2.5m on the garden side

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 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