Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
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About Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed, located in Northumberland, England, is the northernmost town in the country, situated just 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the Anglo-Scottish border. As of the 2011 census, the town has a population of 12,043, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development projects in the region.
Population: 11,630 (2021)
District: Northumberland
Website: http://www.berwick-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,309 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 002D
Crime Statistics
76 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 22
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- public-order: 6
- shoplifting: 5
- burglary: 3
- drugs: 3
- other-theft: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- - 22 Blakewell Gardens Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2HJ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 & T2 Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) - Reduce canopies by 30% (Approx. 1.0m), lift over footpath to 2.4m, remove deadwood and removal of heavy branch towards house window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 5B Ravensdowne Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1HX
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Sycamore Maple - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 36 Blakewell Gardens Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2HJ
Proposed Off-Street front Parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - East Of Bridge End Tweed Tweed Dock Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2AB
Notification of Prior Approval of Demolition of brick built garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 47 Hide Hill Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1EQ
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) on approved application 22/02943/FUL in order to update elevation drawings and change window and balustrade materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 39 Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1AX
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Windows), 4 (Joinery Details) and 7 (Paintwork) of approved application 25/01223/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 39 Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1AX
Discharge of Conditions 3 (cycle parking), 5 (schedule of repair), 6 (joinery) and 9 (shop front) on approved application 25/01222/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Greggs 26 - 28 Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1BN
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Sycamore Tree - fell to ground level and eco plug stump. Tree is starting to cause physical damage to surrounding built form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land West Of 11 Mill Strand Mill Strand Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2BJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 6 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement), 7 (Building Contracts) and 11 (Climate Change) on approved application 24/03995/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Former Water Works Dock Road Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2BE
Tree Preservation Order Application: G1 Mixed Species - Remove 4x Ash Trees, G2 Mixed Species - Remove 3 strems from Ash Trees, G3 Mixed Species - Remove advanced decline stems from Ash Trees, G4 Mixe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 50-52 Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1BN
Advertisement consent for 1no Projecting sign and 1no Fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Berwick Baptist Church Golden Square Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1BG
Installation of 36 solar panels to church and hall pitched roofs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 39 Riverside Road Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2HQ
Proposed attic conversion & internal alterations. Works to include insertion of new windows and creation of dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 51 Blakewell Gardens Tweedmouth Northumberland TD15 2HJ
Tree in a Conservation Area: No D041512008 - Wild Cherry - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 60-68 Marygate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1BN
Tree in a Conservation Area - Fell and remove self set trees from yard, over grown to the neighbours roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Kalon Berwick Harbour Commission Tweed Dock Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2AB
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use to create an opening, install gates which will be 5.3 metre wide including posts and section cut out of existing fencing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Forte's Cafe 15 Hide Hill Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1EQ
Listed Building Consent to Install electric junction box and 25mm cable to front elevation (painted blue) following removal of ice cream cone and alarm box. Removal of grill vent on side elevation, in
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Forte's Cafe 15 Hide Hill Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1EQ
Certificate of Lawful Development of an Existing Use for the ground floor is in use as a cafe falling under Class E, first floor and part of the second floor is a single residential dwelling falling u
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland
Berwick-upon-Tweed, located in Northumberland, England, is the northernmost town in the country, situated just 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the Anglo-Scottish border. As of the 2011 census, the town has a population of 12,043, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development projects in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 11,630 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Berwick-upon-Tweed show an average sale price of £211,309, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Berwick-upon-Tweed area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Berwick-upon-Tweed has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Spittal, Tweedmouth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast, Tweed Estuary. 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, Berwick-upon-Tweed planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.berwick-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The most common application types near Berwick-upon-Tweed were discharge of conditions (16), tree works (8), full planning applications (5).
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.