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Acklington, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acklington, Northumberland.

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About Acklington

Acklington is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, just south-west of Amble and a short distance from the North Sea coast. The village is accessible via Acklington railway station, making it a convenient spot for both residents and visitors. Its name, derived from Old English, translates to 'farmstead of Eadlac's people,' reflecting its rich historical roots.

Population: 563 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £252,402 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Northumberland
  • Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
  • LSOA: Northumberland 006G

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

  • violent-crime: 7
  • burglary: 1
  • criminal-damage-arson: 1
  • drugs: 1
  • public-order: 1
  • other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acklington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acklington.

  • Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
  • Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
  • Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
  • Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
  • Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
  • Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
  • Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
  • Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Acklington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Acklington.

  1. - The Old School 26A The Village Acklington Northumberland NE65 9BW
    Discharge of Conditions 7 (Bat Licence), 8 (Nesting Birds), 10 (Car Parking), 11 (Cycle Parking) 12 (Refuse Storage Facilities) and 13 (Vehicular Access) on approved application 22/00489/FUL
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-29
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  2. - The Old School 26A The Village Acklington Northumberland NE65 9BW
    Discharge of condition 9 (Tree Protection Plan) on approved application 22/00489/FUL.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Acklington in Northumberland

Acklington is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, just south-west of Amble and a short distance from the North Sea coast. The village is accessible via Acklington railway station, making it a convenient spot for both residents and visitors. Its name, derived from Old English, translates to 'farmstead of Eadlac's people,' reflecting its rich historical roots. The settlement has a population of approximately 563 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Acklington show an average sale price of £252,402, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 12 crimes reported in the Acklington area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Acklington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Acklington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Acklington.

The most common application types near Acklington were discharge of conditions (1).

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