Search Houghton planning applications

18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton · updated daily · Northumberland County Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Orchard Cottage 26A Heddon Banks Heddon-on-the-wall Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE15 0BUAwaiting decisionRemove condition 6 on approved application CM/92/D/504 entirely or vary it to restrict only classes A, D, E F, G and H of Part 1, Schedule 2 of the GDPO 2015 (as amended), restoring classes B and C.Received 23 Oct 202626/03718/VARYCO
15 Killiebrigs Heddon-On-The-Wall Northumberland NE15 0DDAwaiting decisionDemolition of rear conservatory, construction of rear orangery with roof terrace above, installation of external spiral staircase to rear elevation, removal and raising of roof structure, installation of dormer, associated internal and external alterations.Received 8 Sep 202626/03163/FUL
26 Aquila Drive Heddon-On-The-Wall Northumberland NE15 0BSApprovedProposed demolition of side porch & construction of single-storey kitchen extension to side, plus conservatory to rear (as amended 10.09.2026)Full ApplicationReceived 29 Jul 2026Decided 23 Sep 202626/02694/FUL
72 Trajan Walk Heddon-On-The-Wall Northumberland NE15 0BLApprovedNon 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 opening fanlight over opening window; reduction of the eaves overhang projection on the boundary elevation facing 70 Trajan walk; where render panels were proposed on elements of the Front and Rear extension these are to be in close matching buff facing brickwork over dark red multi below DPC) on approved application 25/03563/FULAmendmentReceived 9 Jun 2026Decided 1 Jul 202626/02037/NONMAT
42 Campus Martius Heddon-On-The-Wall Northumberland NE15 0BPApprovedBalcony at front of existing bungalow.Received 22 May 2026Decided 17 Jul 202626/01822/FUL

Planning in Houghton

Approved: 95%; 18 of 19 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.

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Around Houghton

Postcode districts

NE15 132 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Northumberland County Council

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About Houghton

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

The area around Houghton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton 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.

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In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were other applications (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Houghton?

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Houghton?

The average planning decision time near Houghton is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Houghton?

The planning approval rate near Houghton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton?

The most common type of planning application near Houghton is other, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Houghton?

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