Torch Centre Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QS

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 42 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 tree works applications in a median of 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Workhouse Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ

  22/04457/DISCON Submitted 1 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Part Discharge of Condition 15 (Archaeology) pursuant to planning permission 19/01380/FUL

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Old Saw Mills Station Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1EZ

  26/02327/FUL Submitted 2 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Demolition of existing building and part boundary walls, conversion and alteration of existing stone building, erection of 75 bed, new build Residential Care Home for the Elderly and associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 79 docs

• Hexham General Hospital Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ

  26/01286/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun

  Installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pumps (including attenuation/screening), HV substation and transformer, together with pipework, cabling and car park reconfiguration

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• 42 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ

  22/04105/ADE Submitted 4 Nov 2022 250 yards away

  Advertisement consent for Shop Front Fascia sign with Troughlight.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 42 Peth Head Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HH

  26/01540/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jun

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Old Grammar School Hallgate Hexham Northumberland NE46 1XD

  26/01812/TREECA Submitted 21 May 2026 250 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Elm - Crown lift to 5.5m, T2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 5.5m

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 26/03479/TREECA Awaiting decision

  2 Greenhead Terrace Wall Northumberland NE46 4EA

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Curly Willow Tree - Remove

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02887/PRUTPO Granted

  Linden Grove Ulgham Northumberland NE61 3AR

  Tree Preservation Order: T1 Lime - Repollard tree at 12m

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02883/TREECA Granted

  Bridge House West Road South Hexham Northumberland NE46 3DE

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Leylandii-type fir tree - fell branches and main trunk to 5 feet above the ground.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/03437/TREECA Awaiting decision

  2 East Close Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 0TF

  Tree in a Conservation Area: Removal of Japanese Maple tree to replace with Hydrangea or Viburnum

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03413/FELTPO Awaiting decision

  2 Meadow Court Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9RA

  Tree Preservation Order Application - Ash tree located on the rear boundary is proposed for removal

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees