What types of planning applications are most common near Allenheads?

The most common type of planning application near Allenheads is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Allenheads, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Allenheads, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Allenheads are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Allenheads

Allenheads is a historic former mining village located in the Pennines of Northumberland, England, approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Allendale along the River East Allen. Once a hub for lead extraction, the village saw its mining industry decline in the late 19th century. Situated at an elevation of 404 meters (1,325 feet), Allenheads offers a unique landscape that may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

District: Allendale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £378,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 040A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Allenheads.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Allenheads based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Allenheads.

- 2 Lea Hall Cottages Allenheads Northumberland NE47 9JB
Replace Conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-12-06
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- Low Rigg High Shield Bank Allenheads Northumberland NE47 9JE
Amendments to the original garage design to include office space above and car port. Addition of 6.5m x 4m shed and poly tunnel to north. Lean to porch to eastern and northern elevation and sunroom to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-05-05
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A brief summary of Allenheads in Northumberland

Property prices in Allenheads show an average sale price of £378,900, 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 Allenheads a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Allenheads includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Allendale Moors SSSI, Hexhamshire Moors SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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 Allenheads

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Allenheads.

The most common application types near Allenheads were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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