Bates Cottage Post Office Holywell Whitley Bay Northumberland NE25 0LW

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Northumberland

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Northumberland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Northumberland's median decision took 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Northumberland's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Holywell Convenience Store Laurel Terrace Holywell Whitley Bay Northumberland NE25 0ND

  26/00869/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2026 318m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  Formation of parking spaces to existing front forecourt

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs

• 4 Valley Road Holywell Northumberland NE25 0LG

  26/00505/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2026 322m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~8 Apr

  Proposed side and rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs