Catton, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catton, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Catton
Catton is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Allendale in Northumberland, England. Positioned approximately 7 miles southwest of Hexham and north of Allendale Town, it offers a tranquil setting that may influence planning considerations in the surrounding area.
District: Allendale
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 040A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catton.
- 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 Catton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Catton.
- - Amberlea Splitty Lane Catton Hexham Northumberland NE47 9QS
Addition of two poles and two stay wires and removal of two poles and three stay wires - reference LBT/ENQ23089742.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Catton in Northumberland
Catton is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Allendale in Northumberland, England. Positioned approximately 7 miles southwest of Hexham and north of Allendale Town, it offers a tranquil setting that may influence planning considerations in the surrounding area. It sits within the Allendale district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Catton a particularly low-crime area.
Catton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Allendale. 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 Catton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catton Lea Meadow SSSI, Hexhamshire Moors SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors, North Pennine Dales Meadows; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Catton 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.
Planning Activity in Catton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Catton.
The most common application types near Catton were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.