Felton, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Felton, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Felton are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,090 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Felton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Felton.
- 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 Felton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Felton.
- 26/01865/TREECA · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Glebefield Felton Northumberland NE65 9HP
Tree in a Conservation Area: Silver Birch - tree to be taken down in sections
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Glebefield Felton Northumberland NE65 9HP
Tree in a Conservation Area: Silver Birch - tree to be taken down in sections
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01698/DISCON · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - Rifle Range Felton Park Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9HN
Discharge of Condition 3 (Method Statement) on approved planning application 25/02060/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 19 Davison Avenue Felton Northumberland NE65 9NH
Notification of Prior Approval: Single storey lean-to utility and bathroom extension - total projection from rear wall of the original dwellinghouse 4.5m with maximum height of 3.6m and height to eave
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Croft Victoria Terrace Felton Northumberland NE65 9PS
Trees in a conservation Area: T1 (Copper Beech Tree) crown reduction of 20%, 2-3m. Reduce length of 2no. lower limb branches by 3m and thinning out of crossing branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Mill Cottage Mill View Felton Northumberland NE65 9HL
Trees in a Conservation Area application: remove 2no. sycamores and 3no. ash trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 16 Outbuilding Riverside Felton Northumberland NE65 9EA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 23/04094/LBC in order to allow for construction issues with minor amendments
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 16 Riverside Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9EA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 23/03435/LBC to allow replacement of lower landing to steps,side paths off mid landing and mid landing to steps using salvaged materia
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 82-84 Mirths Bower Main Street Felton Northumberland NE65 9PZ
Rebuild of existing porch and new rear extension above existing lean-to.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Pethfoot House The Peth West Thirston Northumberland NE65 9EE
Trees in a conservation area : works to include T1 - Copper Beech (Remove small branches that are interfering with bt wires), T2 - Sycamore (reduce canopy weight by reducing back overhanging limbs by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 16 Riverside Felton Northumberland NE65 9EA
Listed building consent for repairs to entrance steps, treads and risers also new half landing, handrails, and replacement handrails.The works are more fully detailed on the supplied drawings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 16 Riverside Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9EA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved application 22/02113/LBC in order to approved installation of replacement cellar window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 23 South View Felton Northumberland NE65 9NW
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission 21/05008/FUL to increase the height of the sun room to allow the bedroom accommodation to be extended over
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-25
View full details - - High House 23 Main Street Felton Northumberland NE65 9PP
Trees in a Conservation Area: Oak T1: Subject to past management. Proposed ongoing management to reduce shading in the garden by reducing lateral spread. Total reduction volume not to exceed 1/3rd, As
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Felton in Northumberland
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 £274,136, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Felton a particularly low-crime area.
Felton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Felton, West Thirston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Felton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Felton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Felton.
The most common application types near Felton were tree works (3), outline applications (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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