What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton?

The most common type of planning application near Houghton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Houghton, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houghton, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

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

District: Houghton and Close House

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Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
LSOA: Newcastle upon Tyne 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Houghton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Houghton.

- 72 Trajan Walk Heddon-On-The-Wall Northumberland NE15 0BL
Non material amendment (replace rear french doors with single picture window with higher cill height; alter utility window size from 685mm wide x 1450mm high to 720mm wide x 920mm high and including o
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-09
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A brief summary of Houghton in Northumberland

Houghton is a settlement located in Northumberland, England. It sits within the Houghton and Close House district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Houghton a particularly low-crime area.

Houghton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Houghton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Close House Riverside SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Houghton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Houghton.

The most common application types near Houghton were outline applications (1), amendments (1), other applications (1).

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