How long do planning decisions take near Bellingham?

The average planning decision time near Bellingham is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bellingham?

The planning approval rate near Bellingham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bellingham?

The most common type of planning application near Bellingham is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bellingham?

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Bellingham, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bellingham, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bellingham are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bellingham

Bellingham is a civil parish and village located in Northumberland, northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, at the junction of the Hareshaw Burn and the River North Tyne. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 1,334, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,256 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 019D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bellingham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bellingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bellingham.

26/02456/DISCON · Received: Mon 13 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 13 Jul 2026 - Land North East Of Bridgeford View Bellingham Northumberland
Discharge of condition 4 (external windows and doors) on approved 23/03985/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-07-13
- Land At North Of The Mart Field Bellingham Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 9 (Surface Water Disposal) of approved application 21/03910/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-09
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- The Mart Field Bellingham Northumberland
Discharge of condition 25 (soil - plots 13, 14 & 15) on approved application 21/03415/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-08
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- The Mart Field Bellingham Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 3 (construction method statement) and 4 (construction phase surface and waste water connections) on approved application 21/03910/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 3 King Street Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2AX
Listed Building Consent to carry out repair to render where damaged (Lime Based). Apply new paint finish to external masonry (colour to be matched on-site).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 1 King Street Bellingham Northumberland NE48 2AX
Variation of condition 4 (opening hours) on approved application 25/03838/FUL to extend opening hours
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Former Bellingham Auction Mart Bellingham Northumberland
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (landscaping scheme), 6 (SuDS Basin), 9 (retaining walls), 11 (bird and bat boxes), 14 (SuDS maintenance), 17 (foundation details), 24 and 25 (contamination re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-19
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- 3 King Street Bellingham Northumberland NE48 2AX
Listed Building Consent to: re-instate the property on a like for like basis.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Bellingham in Northumberland

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bellingham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bellingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hareshaw Dene SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: NORTHUMBERLAND. 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 Bellingham

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bellingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bellingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bellingham were discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (1), advertising consent (1).

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