Belford, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Belford, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

View council

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.

Population: 1,432 (2021)

District: Northumberland

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Belford.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £257,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
• LSOA: Northumberland 003C

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 4
• bicycle-theft: 1
• robbery: 1
• other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Belford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Belford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Belford.

1. - Bellview Resource Centre 33 West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QB
   Notification of prior approval to install 54no. solar panels on south east and south west facing pitched roofs of a non-domestic building.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-27
   View full details
2. - 57A West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QD
   Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Bay - Reduction on all aspects, removing a total mass of no more than 30% of the tree
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-23
   View full details
3. - Belford Villa 37 High Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7NG
   Trees in a Conservation Area: Beech Boundary Hedge -Reduction to upper facing to match lower maintained depth and topping to leave a finished height of around 4-4.5 meters.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-09-06
   View full details
4. - 1 High Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7NG
   Trees in a Conservation Area Application: T1 large Bay Laurel: trim the sides of the tree by 1-2m and 2-3 meters off the top to come under the roof lines and telegraph line. T2 acer: trim 1m on one si
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-23
   View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Belford in Northumberland

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 £257,910, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 7 crimes reported in the Belford area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Belford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Belford. 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 Belford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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.

Planning Activity in Belford

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Belford.

The most common application types near Belford were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Middleton planning applications
• Elwick planning applications
• Detchant planning applications
• Ross planning applications
• Waren Mill planning applications
• Warenford planning applications
• Greendykes planning applications
• Holy Island planning applications

Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.