Hepple, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hepple, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

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

About Hepple

Hepple is a quaint village and parish located in rural Northumberland, just 4 miles west of Rothbury, which serves as its primary service hub. Nestled along the banks of the River Coquet and bordering the Northumberland National Park, Hepple features a historical pillbox from the Coquet Stop Line. The village is accessible via the road connecting Rothbury to Otterburn and offers essential amenities, including a church, village hall, and post office, making it an appealing area for planning applications.

Population: 159 (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: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hepple.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hepple based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hepple in Northumberland

Property prices in Hepple 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 Hepple a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hepple includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI; 1 National Parks: NORTHUMBERLAND. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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