Holystone, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holystone, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Holystone
Holystone is a quaint village located in Northumberland, now part of the Harbottle parish, situated on the northern bank of the River Coquet and bordering the Northumberland National Park. A notable feature of the village is Holy Well, historically associated with early Christian baptisms and serving as the village's water source. As of 1951, Holystone had a population of just 71, reflecting its small, close-knit community. This unique setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly concerning conservation and development near historical landmarks.
District: Harbottle
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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: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 006G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holystone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holystone.
- 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 Holystone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Holystone.
- - Land east of Holywell House, Holystone, Northumberland, NE65 7AJ
Proposed self-build principal residence dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (Park) | Date: 2025-12-15
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A brief summary of Holystone in Northumberland
Holystone is a quaint village located in Northumberland, now part of the Harbottle parish, situated on the northern bank of the River Coquet and bordering the Northumberland National Park. A notable feature of the village is Holy Well, historically associated with early Christian baptisms and serving as the village's water source. As of 1951, Holystone had a population of just 71, reflecting its small, close-knit community. This unique setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly concerning conservation and development near historical landmarks. It sits within the Harbottle district.
Property prices in Holystone 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 Holystone a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holystone includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holystone Burn Woods SSSI, Holystone North Wood SSSI, River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 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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Planning Activity in Holystone
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Holystone.
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