Clifton, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clifton, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clifton are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clifton

Clifton is a small hamlet in Northumberland, England, with a population of 20 to 30 residents. Located just south of Morpeth along the A1, it is part of a trio with Hepscott and Glororum, established by the Brown brothers in the late 19th century. With historical roots dating back to the 12th century, Clifton has a rich heritage, including a 17th-century coaching inn, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.

District: Stannington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
• LSOA: Northumberland 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clifton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Clifton.

1. - Clifton Ridge 17 Great North Road Clifton Northumberland NE61 6DQ
   Proposed two storey front side and rear extensions
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Clifton in Northumberland

Clifton is a small hamlet in Northumberland, England, with a population of 20 to 30 residents. Located just south of Morpeth along the A1, it is part of a trio with Hepscott and Glororum, established by the Brown brothers in the late 19th century. With historical roots dating back to the 12th century, Clifton has a rich heritage, including a 17th-century coaching inn, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Stannington district.

Property prices in Clifton show an average sale price of £274,142, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Clifton.

The most common application types near Clifton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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• Stobhill planning applications
• Tranwell planning applications
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• Hepscott planning applications
• Morpeth planning applications
• Stobhillgate planning applications
• Nedderton planning applications
• Stannington planning applications

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.