High Buston, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Buston, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in High Buston are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About High Buston
High Buston is a quaint hamlet located on the Northumberland coast, nestled between Alnmouth and Warkworth. Now part of the parish of Alnmouth, it features the historic High Buston Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian manor house dating back to around 1784. With a population of just 55 in 1951, this serene area offers a unique blend of history and coastal charm for those considering planning applications in the region.
District: Alnmouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,891 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Buston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Buston.
- 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 High Buston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near High Buston.
- 26/01971/FUL · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 18 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Demolition of Dutch barn and construction of one self/custom-build dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Hemmel Cottage High Buston Hall High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Listed Building Consent for new rooflights to Southern elevation, relocation of kitchen and new drain, new underfloor heating to living room and air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Barn 18 High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Conversion of existing barn to 1 dwelling (Self/Custom-Build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Land To South East Of Shepherds House 1 High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Change of use of grassland to land ancillary to the use of No. 1 High Buston and construction of a single storey building to accommodate private garage, gym and store room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Shepherds House 1 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations, replacement of external doors and windows, restoration of external elevations, addition of open timber porch to front entrance and the co
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Shepherds House 1 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Internal and external alterations, replacement of external doors and windows, restoration of external elevations, addition of open timber porch to front entrance and the construction of a single store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 6 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - 4 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Timber framed lean-to extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - High Buston Hall High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Discharge of condition 6(Joinery Work) on approved application 22/03704/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - High Buston Hall High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Listed Building Consent to carry our repairs to the external and internal parts of High Buston Hall following storm damage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-10-10
View full details - - Old Orchard House High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Proposed oak-framed car port and ground-mounted PV panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-08-25
View full details - - Upper Steading High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Non-material amendment (addition of two Velux rooflights to match existing) on approved application 22/01597/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-07-06
View full details - - Upper Steading Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Extension to enlarge existing study
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - Street Record High Buston Main Street High Buston Alnwick Northumberland
Proposing to install a new Post Box.
Status: Permitted | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2020-12-02
View full details - - Upper Steading High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Detached oak farmed summer house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2019-11-07
View full details - - Land North West Of Bede Cottage High Buston Hall High Buston Northumberland
Discharge of conditions - 5 (materials) related to planning approval 18/02108/COU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2019-08-12
View full details - - Land North West Of Bede Cottage High Buston Hall High Buston Northumberland
RESUBMISSION: Change of use of land to shepherds hut pitch and change of use of existing general-purpose building to mixed-use including a single holiday accommodation unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2018-06-14
View full details - - Land North Of Orchard House High Buston Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QH
Installation of High Speed Broadband cabinet.
Status: Permitted | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2016-03-21
View full details - - High Buston Hall High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Proposed timber crib retaining wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2016-03-14
View full details - - High Buston Hall High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH
Listed building consent for proposed timber crib
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2016-02-03
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A brief summary of High Buston in Northumberland
High Buston is a quaint hamlet located on the Northumberland coast, nestled between Alnmouth and Warkworth. Now part of the parish of Alnmouth, it features the historic High Buston Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian manor house dating back to around 1784. With a population of just 55 in 1951, this serene area offers a unique blend of history and coastal charm for those considering planning applications in the region. It sits within the Alnmouth district.
Property prices in High Buston show an average sale price of £333,891, 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 High Buston a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Buston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Northumberland Dunes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in High Buston
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near High Buston.
The most common application types near High Buston were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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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