Holy Island, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holy Island, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holy Island are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holy Island
Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, situated within the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. With a rich history dating back to the 6th century, it was a pivotal site for Celtic Christianity and features significant landmarks such as the ruins of a medieval priory, St Mary the Virgin parish church, and Lindisfarne Castle. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the island attracts historical tourism and birdwatching enthusiasts, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £214,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holy Island.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holy Island.
- 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 Holy Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
219 planning applications found near Holy Island.
- 26/01867/TREECA · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Rosella Cottage Church Lane Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX
Trees in a Conservation Area application: T1 & T2 Cherry - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Rosella Cottage Church Lane Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX
Trees in a Conservation Area application: T1 & T2 Cherry - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Marquis Of Lothian Cottage Marygate Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SD
Trees in a Conservation Area application: T1 Rowan - reduce to a height 2.5m and reshape crown; T2 Wild Cherry - reduce to a height of 3.5m and reshape crown; T3 Sycamore - Fell to ground level; T4 Ho
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Old Ship Inn St Cuthberts Square Holy Island Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SW
Listed Building Consent for repair of Western verge to include installation of new lead capping and flashing, minor roof repairs to refix misaligned and missing pantiles and replacement of gutters and
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Falkland House Marygate Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SJ
Trees in a Conservation Area: -Rear Walled Garden, T1 : Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris Golden Hornet) Mature. Dominant lean. Multiple dominant overlong branches, Reduce dominant branch towards garden by
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Island House Fiddlers Green Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1- Reduce 1x Cherry tree by 30% (approximately 1.5m) and reshape to enhance the natural form of the tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - St Cuthberts Church Prior Lane Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX
Advertisement Consent for an mosaic art installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Wingate Fiddlers Green Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RZ
Trees in a Conservation Area - Silver Birch T1- Reduce by 1m and reshape to enhance the natural form of the tree and to promote healthy growth patterns.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Selby House Market Place Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX
New double garage with storage, hardstanding and new access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Lifeboat House Fiddlers Green Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SQ
Tree in a Conservation Area: T1- Sycamore, fell tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Marygate House Marygate Holy Island Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SD
External alterations associated with full refurbishment and internal rearrangement of existing retreat accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Falkland House Marygate Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SJ
Listed building consent to Install solar panels to roof of container within curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Falkland House Marygate Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SJ
installation of solar panels to roof of container within curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 1 Lilburn Terrace Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SA
Trees in a conservation area - Sycamores T1 (Fell/ remove to ground level. due to proximity to neighbouring house/ BT lines/damage to boundary wall and impact on growth of neighbouring Sycamore trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - The Opengate Marygate Holy Island Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SD
Change of use from C1 guest house to C3 dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Selby House Market Place Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2RX
Single storey rear extension for sun room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - Store Q The Harbour Holy Island Northumberland
Certificate of proposed lawful development for use as an art studio, change unsafe and decayed metal roof and renew with a similar product, install new timber doors, install a new concrete floor inter
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Elm House Marygate Holy Island Northumberland TD15 2SJ
Erection of free standing garden shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - The Old Ship Inn 1 St Cuthberts Square Holy Island Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SW
Listed building consent to reinstate original doorway linking No 1 to No 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 2 St Cuthberts Square Holy Island Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SW
Replace flat roof with pitch roof including rooflights, install stairs in the newley created roof space above rear extension and create second opening into extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Holy Island in Northumberland
Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, situated within the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. With a rich history dating back to the 6th century, it was a pivotal site for Celtic Christianity and features significant landmarks such as the ruins of a medieval priory, St Mary the Virgin parish church, and Lindisfarne Castle. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the island attracts historical tourism and birdwatching enthusiasts, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and development.
Property prices in Holy Island show an average sale price of £214,909, 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 Holy Island a particularly low-crime area.
Holy Island has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holy Island. 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 Holy Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lindisfarne SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast, North Northumberland Dunes; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine, Lindisfarne; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lindisfarne. 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, Holy Island 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 Holy Island
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Holy Island.
The most common application types near Holy Island were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (15% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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