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Planning in Akeld

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About Akeld

Akeld is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, approximately 2.7 miles west of Wooler and 9.3 miles from the Scottish border. Nestled at the northern edge of Northumberland National Park and at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, Akeld is characterized by its scenic landscape, including the notable Akeld Hill and Harehope Hill. The village experienced population growth, with numbers rising from 82 in 2001 to 221 in 2011, partly due to its merger with the parish of Kirknewton. A stream named Akeld flows through the village, adding to its natural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 71 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

The area around Akeld has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Akeld 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Akeld, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.