Alnmouth, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alnmouth, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Alnmouth
Alnmouth is a picturesque coastal village in Northumberland, located just 4 miles east-south-east of Alnwick. With a population that declined from 562 in 2001 to 445 in 2011, this charming parish offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and community character, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 443 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £292,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 004A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alnmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alnmouth.
- 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 Alnmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Alnmouth.
- - The Hindmarsh Hall Northumberland Street Alnmouth Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2RS
Listed Building Consent for the installation of 28no. solar panels to south-facing roof with external battery cabinet.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 5 Alnwood Alnmouth Northumberland NE66 3NN
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) - Selectively reduce lateral branches overhanging the main dwelling to provide suitable clearance from the property. Cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 29 Westlea Bed And Breakfast Riverside Road Alnmouth Northumberland NE66 2SD
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Bird & Bat Box) and 5 (Ground Floor Level) relating to planning permission 21/03496/FUL ,allowed on appeal reference APP/P2935/W/23/333587
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Aln House 17 Northumberland Street Alnmouth Northumberland NE66 2RJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Method Statement) on approved application 24/02553/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Aln House 17 Northumberland Street Alnmouth Northumberland NE66 2RJ
Discharge of condition 3 (wall details) pursuant to application 24/01338/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Land West Of Schooner Hotel Northumberland Street Alnmouth Northumberland
Discharge of conditions 13 (surface) and 14 (SuDS) on approved application 22/03555/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Wellfield 38 Northumberland Street Alnmouth Northumberland NE66 2RA
Trees in a Conservation Area; G1 mixed hedge (predominantly Leyland Cypress) to be reduced by 6ft in height to return the hedge to its previous height, aid ongoing maintanence and increase the light i
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Alnmouth in Northumberland
Alnmouth is a picturesque coastal village in Northumberland, located just 4 miles east-south-east of Alnwick. With a population that declined from 562 in 2001 to 445 in 2011, this charming parish offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and community character, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 443 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Alnmouth show an average sale price of £292,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Alnmouth is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Alnmouth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alnmouth, Lesbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Alnmouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast, North Northumberland Dunes; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine, Northumbria Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. 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, Alnmouth 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 Alnmouth
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Alnmouth.
The most common application types near Alnmouth were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
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