Bywell, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bywell, Northumberland.

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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.

Population: 394 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
• LSOA: Northumberland 036C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bywell.

1. 26/01280/DISCON · Received: Fri 10 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Apr 2026 - The Old Vicarage Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AD
   Discharge of conditions 3 (external finish materials), 4 (large scale details of junctions) and 6 (large scale details of stair opening) on approved application 25/02705/LBC
   Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-04-10
2. - The Old Vicarage Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AD
   Discharge of conditions 3 (external finish materials), 4 (large scale details of junctions) and 6 (large scale details of stair opening) on approved application 25/02705/LBC
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-10
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3. - The Old Vicarage Bywell Northumberland NE43 7AD
   Discharge of Conditions 5 and 7 (Method Statement) on approved application 25/02705/LBC
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Bywell in Northumberland

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.

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

Bywell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broomley. 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 Bywell includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Bywell

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bywell.

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

Nearby Towns

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• Stocksfield planning applications
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• Branch End planning applications
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