Kielder Playing Field (Amenity Land At Kielder, Hexham) Southend Butteryhaugh Hexham Kielder NE48 1HG

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Overhead Lines Hatchery Cottages Butteryhaugh Northumberland

  26/02685/ELEGDO Submitted 28 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Relocation of a single span of HV overhead conductor spanning the river, and associated x3 pole supports, to the east by up to 30m, to facilitate the Environment Agency flood defence enhancement works. Additionally the H pole support for Kielder Hatchery pole mounted substation, will be relocated from adjacent the river within the flood defence, to the car park for the cottages. Reference: ENQ23254920

  Granted Other 1 doc

• Kielder Castle Castle Drive Kielder Northumberland NE48 1EQ

  26/01560/LBC Submitted 1 May 2026 200 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for installation of a lightning protection system including - stainless steel rod and ESE device to the highest point of the building, two 8mm PVC sheathed conductors to match the colour of the building's stone and associated earth mats to ground the system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Kielder Castle Castle Drive Kielder Northumberland NE48 1EQ

  26/02444/LBC Submitted 13 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  Listed Building Consent: Removal of a section of damaged ceiling within Kielder Castle, repairs and reinstatement comprising of the repair of three (3 no.) deteriorated timber joists

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Kielder Playing Field (Amenity Land At Kielder, Hexham) Southend Butteryhaugh Hexham Kielder NE48 1HG

  26/02828/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Temporary change of use of part of an existing recreational open space to a construction site compound, including temporary cabins, storage, parking, boundary fencing and associated works, for around 9 months, with full reinstatement on completion

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• Forest Enterprise Depot Kielder Northumberland NE48 1ER

  26/02257/AGRGDO Submitted 25 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Notification of Prior Approval - Construction of a new deer larder facility, including refrigerated areas, freezer provision, hoist and run rail system, mess room, office space and trenching works for provision of electricity

  Withdrawn 8 docs

• Visitor Centre Kielder Castle Castle Drive Kielder Hexham Northumberland NE48 1ER

  26/02239/LBC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Listed Building Consent to reinstate Western gate pier damaged by vehicle collision

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 26 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