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Planning in Etal

No decisions near Etal in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Etal

Etal is a quaint village located in the northern reaches of Northumberland, within the civil parish of Ford. Situated ten miles southwest of Berwick-upon-Tweed, it features a singular residential street and a small population of under fifty residents. The village is notable for the substantial ruins of Etal Castle, a medieval structure now under the care of English Heritage, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and community development in the area. It sits within the Ford district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Etal 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 (May 2026). This makes Etal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Etal has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Etal 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 Etal, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Etal.

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How many planning applications have been submitted near Etal?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Etal.
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