High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0RP

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 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 48 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 outline applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• School House Paddock Close Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

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• 26/02810/SCREEN Decided

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