Bedlington, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bedlington, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · Town
Planning applications in Bedlington are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £181,237 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Blyth and Ashington
- LSOA: Northumberland 020G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
182 planning applications found near Bedlington.
- 26/01998/DISCON · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Car Park Vulcan Place Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DN
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Service Management Plan), 14 (Plant Noise) and 15 (Extract & Ventilation) on approved application 21/02236/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Car Park Vulcan Place Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DN
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Service Management Plan), 14 (Plant Noise) and 15 (Extract & Ventilation) on approved application 21/02236/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Hillcrest 7 Horton Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 4HJ
Garage outbuilding within rear garden area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DT
Listed Building Consent to replace front door with like for like timber doors, transom window and frame. Replace windows with double glazed, like for like Georgian bar sash windows. Clean stonework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - JDR Cable Systems Ltd Unit 1 Northumberland Energy Park East Sleekburn Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7FJ
Discharge of condition 13 (Contamination) on approved application 24/01555/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land North Of Blyth Power Station Substation East Sleekburn Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7FJ
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 24/01555/VARYCO in order to changes made post planning, during RIBA Stage 4, we are seeking approval within this Section 73 Minor-mate
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Beatty Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AR
Install a 9m light pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 2 Old Barrington Arms Vulcan Place Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DL
Retrospective: Change of use of flat 2 on ground floor to office and meeting space for R21
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land Opposite 31 Hollymount Square Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AH
Trees in a Conservation Area application to fell Cherry trees and do chemical stump treatment
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 29 Dene View West Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5NP
Proposed garage to side and slingle story extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 27 Dene View West Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5NP
Garage, utility, and sun room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Land Opposite 31 Hollymount Square Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AH
Tree in a Conservation area: Common Elder - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 66A Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB
Retrospective: Advertisement Consent for adverts erected on commercial premises displaying information and name of business with rolling shutters
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 66A Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB
Installation of rolling shutters to South East entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-23
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A brief summary of Bedlington in Northumberland
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. The Town has a population of approximately 18,470. It sits within the West Bedlington district.
Property prices in Bedlington show an average sale price of £181,237, 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 Bedlington a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bedlington 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 Bedlington
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Bedlington.
The most common application types near Bedlington were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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