Colwell, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colwell, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

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

About Colwell

Colwell is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Chollerton in Northumberland, England. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Hexham, this rural community may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike.

District: Chollerton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £297,397 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
• LSOA: Northumberland 035A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Colwell.

1. - Coal Burn Bothy Colwell Hexham Northumberland NE46 4TJ
   Discharge of conditions 5 (Timber Cladding) on approved application 23/02728/FUL
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-03-07
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2. - Forge Cottage Colwell Northumberland NE46 4TL
   Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 24/02355/FUL to allow space for small plant room for boiler
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-12-06
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3. - Forge Cottage Colwell Northumberland NE46 4TL
   Convert existing outbuilding and extend to create one single holiday let unit with enclosed garden
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-10
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4. - Colwell Industrial Workshop Colwell Hexham Northumberland NE46 4TN
   Discharge of Conditions 2 (Foul Sewage), 4 (Boundary Treatment) and 7 (Site Levels) relating to planning permission 18/00637/REM
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2020-04-07
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A brief summary of Colwell in Northumberland

Colwell is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Chollerton in Northumberland, England. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Hexham, this rural community may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike. It sits within the Chollerton district.

Property prices in Colwell show an average sale price of £297,397, 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 Colwell a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Colwell.

The most common application types near Colwell were discharge of conditions (2).

Nearby Towns

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• Great Swinburne planning applications
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