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Planning in Bellingham

Approved
89%
31 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bellingham in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,256 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

The area around Bellingham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bellingham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bellingham, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Bellingham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bellingham?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Bellingham. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bellingham?
The average planning decision time near Bellingham is 42 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 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bellingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Bellingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.