Hexham, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hexham, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · Town
Planning applications in Hexham are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hexham
Hexham is a historic market town located in Northumberland, England, on the south bank of the River Tyne, near the convergence of the North and South Tyne rivers and close to the iconic Hadrian's Wall. Once the administrative hub for the Tynedale district until 2009, Hexham had a population of 13,097 in 2011, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region.
Population: 11,346 (2021) · Area: 2397.1 km²
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £297,397 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 035A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hexham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hexham.
- 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 Hexham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Hexham.
- 26/02303/FELTPO · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Hackwood House Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1BP
Tree Preservation Order Application to fell one Beech Tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 1-3 Broadgates Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QN
Non-Material Amendment (to make minor amendments to move first floor office/studio to ground floor for improved accessibility and inclusion of one additional window on the ground floor east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Middle Shield Farm Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1RT
Discharge of Condition 7 (Material Specification) on approved application 25/02503/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/02146/NONMAT · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 1-3 Broadgates Hexham Northumberland NE46 1QN
Non-Material Amendment (to make minor amendments to move first floor office/studio to ground floor for improved accessibility and inclusion of one additional window on the ground floor east elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Achilles Physio 28 St Marys Chare Hexham Northumberland NE46 1NQ
Notification of Prior Approval for change of use from long vacant first floor to mixed use including single bedroom apartment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 4 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 - Reduce Copper Beech by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T2 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T3 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final he
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01903/PRUTPO · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 4 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 - Reduce Copper Beech by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T2 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T3 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final he
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 53 Elvaston Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HH
Tree in Conservation Area - (Copper Beech) to reduce height by 2.5 meters; prune by 2 metres; crown thin by 25%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01749/TREECA · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - 53 Elvaston Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HH
Tree in Conservation Area - (Copper Beech) to reduce height by 2.5 meters; prune by 2 metres; crown thin by 25%
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 1 The Paddock Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1BP
Conversion of domestic garage to bedroom and ensuite and change part of front garden to a parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/01651/FUL · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 1 The Paddock Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1BP
Conversion of domestic garage to bedroom and ensuite and change part of front garden to a parking space
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 1 Sele House Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 3LN
Listed Building Consent to replace 6 windows and repair 2 windows with similar double-glazed replacements, 6 to south bay and 2 to east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Middle Shield Farm Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1RT
Non-material amendment: (Retain and render over the pebble-dash to north elevation of the original farmhouse, and to north, east and west elevations of the existing two-storey flat-roofed extension, r
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Haining Croft House Haining Croft Hexham Northumberland NE46 2FB
Trees in a Conservation Area: T10 (Cypress) - Reduce height by 4m, G11 (Cypress x 6 ) - Reduce height by 30%, up to 4.5m, T12 (Sycamore) - Remove Major deadwood from Crown, G16 (Mixed) - Remove overha
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Middle Shield Farm Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 1RT
Discharge of condition 9b (Ecology - Bat Mitigation) and 10 (Bird Nesting) on approved application 25/02503/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 1 Seal Terrace Hexham Northumberland NE46 3BZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Ash - Remove 1 large limb on South side overhanging boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Hackwood Glade Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AL
Tree Preservation Order Application: T66 Fraxinus Exclelsior - Remove the tree and retain the root, T73 Fraxinus Exclelsior - Remove the tree and retain the root, T74 Fraxinus Exclelsior - Remove the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 14 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce to 12.5m by 8.5m spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed re-roofing of a detached dwelling. Clay pantiles replacement, dormers reflashing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 1 Wanless Lane Hexham Northumberland NE46 1BZ
Temporary change of use from a garage to community grocery for a duration of 2 years previously granted under planning permission 23/02088/COU and 21/01040/COU
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Hexham in Northumberland
Hexham is a historic market town located in Northumberland, England, on the south bank of the River Tyne, near the convergence of the North and South Tyne rivers and close to the iconic Hadrian's Wall. Once the administrative hub for the Tynedale district until 2009, Hexham had a population of 13,097 in 2011, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 11,346 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Hexham covers an area of approximately 2397.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Hexham show an average sale price of £297,397, 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 Hexham a particularly low-crime area.
Hexham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hexham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hexham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Hexham 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 Hexham
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Hexham.
The most common application types near Hexham were tree works (22), amendments (20), discharge of conditions (19). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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