Fourstones, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fourstones, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

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

About Fourstones

Fourstones is a village located in Northumberland, England, positioned on the north bank of the River South Tyne, approximately 4 miles west of Hexham. This picturesque setting may present various planning opportunities, making it an area of interest for developers and planners looking to engage with local projects.

District: Warden

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Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 040C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fourstones.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fourstones based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Fourstones in Northumberland

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fourstones includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wharmley Riverside SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tyne & Allen River Gravels. 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, Fourstones 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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