8 Astley Villas Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4JU

1. 23 Mar 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 May 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Northumberland National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Northumberland National Park decided lawful development applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Public Convenience The Links Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4JZ

  26/02600/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Redevelopment of existing WC and car park to new WC and cafe, including dog and bike wash facilities

  Awaiting decision Full applications 26 docs

• 1 Conway Grove Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4JR

  26/01968/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Proposed boundary fence (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Conway Grove Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4JR

  26/01968/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed boundary fence (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• 23 Marine View Links Road Seaton Sluice Whitley Bay Northumberland NE26 4JY

  26/01224/VARYCO Submitted 7 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 25/02214/FUL - single storey rear extension (Play Room & Utility) increased in length by 3150mm and single storey rear extension (Kitchen) raised in height by 150mm

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Astley Gardens Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4JJ

  26/00963/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Attic conversion, garage conversion including an extension forwards of the garage doors

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 3 docs

• 1 Fernbank Seaton Sluice Northumberland NE26 4HJ

  26/00383/FUL Submitted 3 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

  Proposed Rear Single Storey Extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02557/CLPROP Granted

  6 Cresswell Court Hadston Northumberland NE65 9FH

  Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use for a single storey rear kitchen extension

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03168/CLEXIS Awaiting decision

  Sheepwash Woods Sheepwash Road Sheepwash Choppington Northumberland

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing structures forming secure storage for equipment and tools essential for maintenance of woodland and welfare of grazing animals. Conservation grazing of horses, goats and hens in contained areas within woodland, which will potentially change from place to place within woodland.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01882/CLEXIS Refused

  Unit 1 79 Waterloo Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 1BU

  Certificate of Existing Lawful Use As A Hot Food Takeaway

  Received 28 May, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development