How long do planning decisions take near Falstone?

The average planning decision time near Falstone is 51 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 Falstone?

The planning approval rate near Falstone is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Falstone?

The most common type of planning application near Falstone is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Falstone?

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Falstone, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Falstone, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

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

About Falstone

Falstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, nestled just east of Kielder Water and approximately 8 miles from the Anglo-Scottish border. The community is primarily centered around two prominent churches: St. Peter's Anglican and the United Reformed Church, which serve as key landmarks for planning considerations in the area.

Population: 214 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 019C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Falstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Falstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Falstone.

- Rowan Cottage 1 Braeside Mouseyhaugh Hexham Northumberland NE48 1BJ
Retrospective: Extend blocked area at bottom of drive on left side to just beyond useful parking width
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-05
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A brief summary of Falstone in Northumberland

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Falstone includes 1 National Parks: NORTHUMBERLAND. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Falstone

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Falstone. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Falstone maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Falstone were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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