Acomb, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acomb, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Acomb are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Acomb
Acomb is a village located in south Northumberland, England, with a population that grew from 1,184 in 2001 to 1,268 in 2011. Positioned north of Hexham, it lies near the junction of the A69 and A6079 roads, making it easily accessible. The name Acomb, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term for "at the oak trees," reflects the area's historical roots.
Population: 1,297 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £297,397 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 043C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Acomb.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acomb.
- 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 Acomb based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Acomb.
- - Town Foot Farm Main Street Acomb Northumberland NE46 4PT
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development for a Garden Studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - (Rutherford) The Green Acomb Hexham Northumberland NE46 4PH
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) on approved application 25/02262/FUL to allow slight updates to internal layout, minor changes to fenestration and proposed material palett
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Acomb High House The Green Acomb Northumberland NE46 4PH
Tree in a Conservation Area - T 1, T2 lime trees height of crown raise approx 6 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - The Parlour The Green Acomb Northumberland NE46 4PJ
Discharge of conditions : 2 (materials), 3 (flue), 4 (timber cladding), 6 (cycle storage), 7 (refuse storage/management), 8 (broad band) pursuant to planning approval 22/00414/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Acomb in Northumberland
Acomb is a village located in south Northumberland, England, with a population that grew from 1,184 in 2001 to 1,268 in 2011. Positioned north of Hexham, it lies near the junction of the A69 and A6079 roads, making it easily accessible. The name Acomb, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term for "at the oak trees," reflects the area's historical roots. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,297 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Acomb show an average sale price of £297,397, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acomb a particularly low-crime area.
Acomb has one conservation area within its boundaries: Acomb. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Acomb includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fallowfield Mine SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acomb planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Acomb
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Acomb.
The most common application types near Acomb were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
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