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 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 tree works applications in a median of 37 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.

• Hexham General Hospital Corbridge Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QJ

  26/03654/DISCON Submitted 16 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Discharge of conditions 5(CMS), 6(BNG) and 7 (LEMP) on approved application 26/01286/FUL

  Awaiting decision 6 docs

• 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

  90% 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

  90% 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

• Wentworth House Wentworth Car Park Alemouth Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 3PD

  22/03229/ADE Submitted 8 Sep 2022 150 yards away

  Advertisement consent for a non-illuminated company name and internal window displays with lighting

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 12 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

• 26/03576/TREECA Awaiting decision

  1 Ratcliffe Road Haydon Bridge Northumberland NE47 6ER

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Removal of three elm trees

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03555/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  40 Pinewood Drive Lancaster Park Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3SX

  Tree Preservation Order : T1 (Oak tree) reduce the lateral branches overhanging the garden by 2m. T2 (Ash) - reduce the lateral branches overhanging the garden by 2m.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03524/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  St Andrew's Church Market Place Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AW

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T145 Lime (TPO Tree 15) - crown raise to 3m and remove epicormic growth on main stem. T146 Lime (TPO Tree 11) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T147 Beech (TPO Tree 10) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T148 Sycamore (TPO Tree 7) - crown raise to 3m and crown reduce by 2m. T149 Sycamore (TPO Tree 9) - remove deadwood and reduce long Northern limb by 2.5m. T150 Beech (TPO Tree 8) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway and reduce length of lowest long Northern limb by 2m. T151 Beech (TPO Tree 6) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T152 Copper Beech (TPO Tree 5) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T156 Lime (TPO Tree 4) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 4m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T157 Lime (TPO Tree 3) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T158 Lime (TPO Tree 2) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth. T159 Lime (TPO Tree 1) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T160 Lime (TPO Tree 17) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03533/TREECA Awaiting decision

  Charlotte Straker House Cookson Close Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5HB

  Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Pear - reduce uniform shape crown to epicormic points approximately 2m within canopy

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02740/FELTPO Granted

  White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  Tree Preservation Order: Willow T18A - remove to ground level, Hazel T39 - lop three branches.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees