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Planning in Greenhead

Only 5 decisions near Greenhead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Greenhead

Greenhead is a charming village and civil parish in Northumberland, situated along the historic Military Road (B6318), approximately 17 miles from Chollerford and 3 miles from Haltwhistle. Located just outside Northumberland National Park and near Hadrian's Wall, the village boasts the recently restored 12th-century Thirlwall Castle, which is now open to the public. The A69 road bypasses Greenhead, making it a peaceful location with nearby communities like Upper Denton and Haltwhistle, ideal for those researching planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 343 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Greenhead show an average sale price of £265,630, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Greenhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Greenhead has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenhead 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 Greenhead, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Greenhead.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greenhead?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Greenhead.
How can I track planning applications near Greenhead?
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