Elrington, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elrington, Northumberland.

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About Elrington

Elrington, located in Northumberland, is a name associated with several notable individuals, including historians and politicians. Among them are Christopher Elrington, a respected English historian, and Wilfred Elrington, a Belizean politician. The area may also be of interest due to its historical connections, such as William Sandys Elrington, a British military officer who became a colonial settler in New South Wales in the 19th century. This rich heritage may influence planning applications and developments in the region.

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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 Elrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Elrington.

1. - Ellfoot Farm Haydon Bridge Northumberland
   Construction of a lean-to extension to an existing steel portal framed building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2019-12-24
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2. - Station Cottage West Elrington Haydon Bridge Hexham Northumberland NE47 6AW
   Discharge of condition 6 of planning permission 13/00749/FUL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2013-06-14
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3. - Station Cottage West Elrington Hexham Northumberland NE47 6AW
   Demolition of ground floor extensions and construction of two storey side extension, conservatory and porch and installation of Solar PV Panels to south facing roof
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2011-01-21
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4. - Station House West Elrington Hexham Northumberland NE47 6AW
   Demolish existing garage and erect new garage with access track.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2010-06-09
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5. - Station House West Elrington Hexham Northumberland NE47 6AW
   Construction of first floor extension above existing single storey off shot and provision of new access to the highway including parking and turning head
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2007-10-30
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6. - Elrington Hall West Elrington Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 6AW
   Construction of all weather horse riding surface
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2002-10-07
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A brief summary of Elrington in Northumberland

Elrington, located in Northumberland, is a name associated with several notable individuals, including historians and politicians. Among them are Christopher Elrington, a respected English historian, and Wilfred Elrington, a Belizean politician. The area may also be of interest due to its historical connections, such as William Sandys Elrington, a British military officer who became a colonial settler in New South Wales in the 19th century. This rich heritage may influence planning applications and developments in the region.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Elrington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hexhamshire Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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