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1,026 in the last 90 days317 in the last 30151 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 54 days

Source: Northumberland County Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 1,540 · received or decided in the last 90 days

East Of Earsdon East Forest Farm Widdrington Northumberland
Conversion of part of the existing stable and general-store building to form one two-bedroom dwelling, with retained integral garage and storage, associated domestic curtilage, parking, use of the existing access, package treatment plant and drainage field, surface-water drainage, roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels and ancillary works
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/03721/FUL
Furze Hill Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0JA
Certificate of lawfulness of existing detached dwelling house, in the position and in the form shown on the drawings and photographs accompanying this application, carried out otherwise than in accordance with planning permission CM/20080484 and therefore without planning permission, together with the use of that building and the land edged red as a single dwelling house (Use Class C3) and its residential curtilage, now immune from enforcement action by the passage of time
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/03728/CLEXIS
Riding Farm Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6HW
Discharge of conditions 3 (landscaping) and 18 (car ports) on approved application 25/03329/VARYCO
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/03716/DISCON
Land South East Of The Courtyard Wallridge Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland
Construction of one five-bedroom self-build dwelling with a new vehicular access, associated parking and turning, cycle storage, private garden, landscaping, foul drainage and ancillary works
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/03734/FUL
Former St Georges Hospital Site Morpeth Northumberland
Non-material amendment (to allow for the removal of the artstone plinth to all housetype elevations below DPC level and replace with the same brickwork as the rest of the house) on approved application 23/02787/FUL
PendingReceived 23 Oct 202626/03735/NONMAT

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Northumberland County Council received?

Northumberland County Council received 4,790 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Northumberland County Council take to decide applications?

Northumberland County Council takes an average of 54 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Northumberland County Council?

Northumberland County Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Northumberland County Council?

Submit your representation to Northumberland County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Northumberland County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Northumberland County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Northumberland County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 753 appeals were lodged against Northumberland County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Northumberland County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Northumberland County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Northumberland County Council serves as the local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Northumberland in North East England. Established as a unitary authority in 2009, it consolidated district-level functions following the abolition of the county's districts, streamlining planning processes and services for residents and developers alike. The council was established in 1 April 1889. The council is currently led by Glen Sanderson (Conservative), who has held the position since 23 September 2020. Helen Paterson serves as Chief Executive since 6 February 2023. The council comprises 69 councillors, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 461 towns and villages, including Alnwick, Amble, Ashington, Bedlington, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Blyth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Northumberland County Council received 4,790 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (561), tree works (241), full planning applications (214). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

753 planning appeals were lodged against Northumberland County Council decisions, of which 154 were allowed and 500 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Northumberland County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Northumberland County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.