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Planning in Choppington

Approved
57%
8 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Choppington

Choppington is a large village and civil parish in Northumberland, located 5 miles southeast of Morpeth and north of Bedlington. Historically significant for its involvement in the mid-Northumberland coal industry, the area had a population of 9,787 in 2011, making it a notable community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,787. It sits within the Choppington district.

Property prices in Choppington show an average sale price of £143,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Choppington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Choppington has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Choppington, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Choppington. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Choppington?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Choppington. The approval rate is 57%.
How long do planning decisions take near Choppington?
The average planning decision time near Choppington is 53 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 Choppington?
The planning approval rate near Choppington is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Choppington?
The most common type of planning application near Choppington is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Choppington?
You can search and track planning applications near Choppington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.