Search Belford planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Belford · updated daily · Northumberland County Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Belford Community Club West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QEAwaiting decisionTrees in a Conservation Area: 4 No Beech trees T1-T4 - remove overhanging limbs to facilitate construction of housing unitsReceived 6 Nov 202626/03885/TREECA
- No. 9 Back Lane Belford Northumberland NE70 7NFAwaiting decisionErection of bungalow with new access to landscaping.Received 29 Sep 202626/03295/FUL
- Belford Community Club West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QEApprovedDischarge of conditions 4 (SuDS Construction), 8 (Demolition Method Statement) and 25 (Contract for Redevelopment) on approved planning application 20/03156/FUL .ConditionsReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 25 Sep 202626/02993/DISCON
- 32 Dunmoor Road Belford Northumberland NE70 7PTApprovedTree Preservation Order Application to T1 Beech reduce overhang by 1.5 metres and T2 Oak reduce overhang by 1.5 metresTreesReceived 27 Jul 2026Decided 20 Aug 202626/02653/PRUTPO
- 25 Williams Way Belford Northumberland NE70 7NXApprovedErection of single-storey rear extension with pitched roof, rooflights and associated internal alterationsReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 13 Aug 202626/02565/FUL
Planning in Belford
- Approved
- 100%
- 16 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Belford in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.
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Around Belford
Postcode districts
NE70 33 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Northumberland County Council
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About Belford
Belford is a village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, positioned approximately halfway between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, and about 4 km inland from the east coast, adjacent to the A1 Great North Road. The population has grown from 1,055 in 2001 to 1,258 by the 2011 Census, indicating a developing community that may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,432 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Belford show an average sale price of £290,016, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Belford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Belford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Belford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Belford 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Belford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Belford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were tree works (2), other applications (2), outline applications (1).