Ashington, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashington, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · Town
Planning applications in Ashington are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashington
Ashington, located in Northumberland, England, is a town and civil parish with a population of 27,864 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Historically significant as a hub for the coal mining industry, Ashington lies 15 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, adjacent to the A189 and south of the River Wansbeck. The local community is known for its unique Pitmatic accent, which distinguishes it from the broader Geordie dialect.
Population: 28,280 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £126,781 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Blyth and Ashington
- LSOA: Northumberland 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashington.
- 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 Ashington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Ashington.
- 26/01876/FUL · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 28 May 2026 - Station Villa Kenilworth Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8AA
Erection of substation enclosure.
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/01821/FUL · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 60 Chillingham Crescent Ashington Northumberland NE63 8BE
Erection of a replacement fence (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 60 Chillingham Crescent Ashington Northumberland NE63 8BE
Erection of a replacement fence (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - First Floor 2 Maple Street Ashington Northumberland NE63 0BN
Application for approval under Section 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. In connection to 26/01242/CUD
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01656/FUL · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - Asda Lintonville Terrace Ashington Northumberland NE63 9XG
Disconnecting and removing 7No. Plant units from the roof of the existing store, to be replaced with 5No. Hubbard Split Packs and 1No. Mini Pack.
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-12 - - First Floor 2 Maple Street Ashington Northumberland NE63 0BN
Notification of Prior Approval for change of use and conversion of upper floors into a 3 bedroom self contained flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land East Of North Seaton Summerhouse Lane Ashington Northumberland
Non-material amendment (Amendment to Condition 1 approved plans to substitute/amend site layout plan and house type drawings) on approved application 20/02578/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1 Ridsdale Square Kenilworth Road Ridsdale Square Back Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 8AQ
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use for erection of outbuilding in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Wansbeck Square Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 9XL
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 5 (surface water), 6 (Suds), 7 (verification report ), 9 (validation and verification report), 11 (contamination), 14 (extraction), 15 (dust management), 19
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - North Seaton Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 0DY
Proposal to remove phone box 01670521076
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Aesca House South View Ashington Northumberland NE63 0SF
Notification of Prior Approval for change of use from retail to residential for 10 apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - Hatchmeadow Featherwood Drive Ashington Northumberland NE63 0SH
Proposal to amend the external roofing materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 1 Woodhorn Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 9AS
Proposed Change of Use from Hot food take away to two residential flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Ashington in Northumberland
Ashington, located in Northumberland, England, is a town and civil parish with a population of 27,864 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Historically significant as a hub for the coal mining industry, Ashington lies 15 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, adjacent to the A189 and south of the River Wansbeck. The local community is known for its unique Pitmatic accent, which distinguishes it from the broader Geordie dialect. The Town has a population of approximately 28,280 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Ashington show an average sale price of £126,781, 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 Ashington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashington includes 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 Ashington
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ashington.
The most common application types near Ashington were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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