Ford Forge, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ford Forge, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Ford Forge
Ford Forge, situated on the River Till between Ford and Etal in Northumberland, dates back to 1770 when water-powered buildings were established for ironworking. In the nineteenth century, this forge became known for producing shovels tailored for the region’s collieries, contributing significantly to local industry and trade. Historical references highlight its importance for both domestic use and export, marking it as a vital asset to the area's economic development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ford Forge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ford Forge.
- 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 Ford Forge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ford Forge.
- - The Drying Kiln Ford Cornhill-On-Tweed Northumberland TD12 4TJ
Listed Building Consent for conversion of building to visitor information display space with minimal interventions. Alterations include unblocking opening to allow natural light and removal of interna
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Ford Forge in Northumberland
Ford Forge, situated on the River Till between Ford and Etal in Northumberland, dates back to 1770 when water-powered buildings were established for ironworking. In the nineteenth century, this forge became known for producing shovels tailored for the region’s collieries, contributing significantly to local industry and trade. Historical references highlight its importance for both domestic use and export, marking it as a vital asset to the area's economic development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ford Forge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ford Forge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Tweed. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ford Forge 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.
Planning Activity in Ford Forge
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ford Forge.
The most common application types near Ford Forge were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.