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Planning in Felton

Approved
96%
25 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Felton

Felton is a charming village and civil parish located in Northumberland, North East England, positioned 8.9 miles south of Alnwick and 12 miles north of Morpeth. With a population of 1,531 as of the 2011 census, it offers a tranquil setting just 24 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and 37 miles from the Scottish border, making it an appealing area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,090 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Felton show an average sale price of £274,142, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Felton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Felton, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Felton. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), outline applications (1).

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 Felton?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Felton. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Felton?
The average planning decision time near Felton is 44 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 Felton?
The planning approval rate near Felton is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Felton?
The most common type of planning application near Felton is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Felton?
You can search and track planning applications near Felton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.