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Planning in East Thirston

Approved
92%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About East Thirston

East Thirston is a settlement located in Northumberland, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the East Thirston 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 East Thirston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around East Thirston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Thirston, 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 East Thirston. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Thirston?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near East Thirston. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Thirston?
The average planning decision time near East Thirston is 42 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 East Thirston?
The planning approval rate near East Thirston is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Thirston?
The most common type of planning application near East Thirston is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Thirston?
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