What types of planning applications are most common near Bedlington?

The most common type of planning application near Bedlington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bedlington, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bedlington, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · Town

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About Bedlington

Bedlington is a town located in the civil parish of West Bedlington, Northumberland, England, boasting a population of 18,470 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.

Population: 18,470

District: West Bedlington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £184,028 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Blyth and Ashington
LSOA: Northumberland 020C

Crime Statistics

85 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 28
anti-social-behaviour: 17
shoplifting: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 10
drugs: 3
burglary: 2
other-theft: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
other-crime: 2
public-order: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bedlington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bedlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bedlington.

- 5 Market Place Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5TN
6no mixed use retail units (Classification E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Bedlington Terriers Football Club Welfare Park Park Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DP
Notification of Prior Approval for the demolition of clubhouse and all buildings and contents on site-to include the removal of all telegraph poles on site and netting, remains of spectator stands, sc
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Land North Of Blyth Power Station Substation East Sleekburn Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7FJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface Water Network) on approved application 24/01555/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-23
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- ALDI Schalksmuhle Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7FH
Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), 7 (refuse), 8 (floorspace), 22 (ecological report), 23 (landscaping), 25 (foul and surface water drainage) and 27 (surface water) on approved application 21
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-24
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- 46 Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB
Change of use of hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to hair/beauty salon (Use Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-02-12
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- Confetti 64 Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB
Variation of condition 3 (Noise and Odour) on approved application 23/00369/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-12
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A brief summary of Bedlington in Northumberland

Property prices in Bedlington show an average sale price of £184,028, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Bedlington area recorded 85 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bedlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedlington. 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 Bedlington includes 4 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 Bedlington

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bedlington.

The most common application types near Bedlington were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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