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Planning in Bywell

Only 6 decisions near Bywell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Bywell

Bywell is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, along the north bank of the River Tyne, directly across from Stocksfield and nestled between Hexham and Newcastle. With a population of approximately 380 residents, Bywell's northern settlement, Newton, is the most populated area in the parish, making it a noteworthy consideration for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 394 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bywell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bywell has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bywell 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 Bywell, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bywell.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bywell?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bywell.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bywell?
The most common type of planning application near Bywell is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bywell?
You can search and track planning applications near Bywell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.