Land South West Of 2 The Orchard Nelson Drive Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JR

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 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 46 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 full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land South West Of 2 The Orchard Nelson Drive Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JR

  26/02765/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Proposed erection of 1.5-storey self-build dormer bungalow dwelling with attached garage, plus parking and amenity space.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer 18 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Nelson Drive Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JR

  26/00165/DISCON Submitted 19 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar

  Discharge of Conditions 3 (Door Retained), 4 (Window and Door Details) and 5 (Shingle Specifications) on approved application 25/02163/LBC

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 2 Kenmore Croft Swarland Northumberland NE65 9QU

  26/02735/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Demolish conservatory and construct a single-storey rear extension with a pitched vaulted roof incorporating four roof lights to create an enlarged kitchen/living area

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Kenmore Croft Swarland Northumberland NE65 9QU

  26/02735/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Demolish conservatory and construct a single-storey rear extension with a pitched vaulted roof incorporating four roof lights to create an enlarged kitchen/living area

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Kenmore Road Swarland Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9JS

  21/03255/DISCON Submitted 16 Aug 2021 200 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 4 (cycle parking), 5 (refuse storage), 6 (construction method statement), 7 (bat/bird brick/slate), 10 (tree and hedge protection plan), 11 (landscape planting plan), 12 (means of enclosure), 13 (external materials) and 14 (window and door materials) on approved application 19/05021/FUL

  Refused Conditions Windows or glazing Trees 8 docs

• 4 Trafalgar Drive Swarland Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9LJ

  26/00316/PRUTPO Submitted 27 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Tree Preservation Order Application to T1 Beech remove large overhanging limb over garden, T2, T10, T12, T14 & T16 Beech crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T3 & T7 Sycamore crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T5 Oak crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T11 Oak remove deadwood, T13 Larch fell, T15 Beech remove deadwood, T17 Larch remove deadwood.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 26/01608/FUL Granted

  Loudside Farm Eachwick Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0BJ

  Conversion of agricultural buildings to provide enlargement of residential dwelling, new build extension to west gable, rear and change of use of areas of agricultural land to residential curtilage

  Received 7 May, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02874/COU Granted

  Unit 1 Birchwood Way Ashwood Business Park Ashington Northumberland NE63 0XD

  Change of use from Catergory E(D) back to B2/B8 industrial

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03019/FUL Granted

  Percy Arms Hotel Main Road Chatton Alnwick Northumberland NE66 5PS

  Proposed installation of Georgian style door and fixed side screen to replace the existing west elevation window and provision of new internal bar

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03549/FUL Awaiting decision

  Bari Tea 28 Narrowgate Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1JG

  Full planning permission for structural repair, stabilisation works and associated conservation works

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02856/FUL Granted

  King Edward Vi School, Morpeth Adult Learning Centre Cottingwood Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1DN

  Change of Use of Morpeth Adult Learning Centre into a single family dwelling

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications