Howtel, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Howtel, Northumberland.

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About Howtel

Howtel is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, approximately 8 miles northwest of Wooler. Once a civil parish, it now falls under the jurisdiction of Kilham. The village's name is believed to signify "Low Ground with a Holt or Wood," and it had a population of 75 residents as of 1951, making it a small but historically intriguing area for planning applications.

District: Kilham

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Area Information

• Admin district: Scottish Borders
• Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
• LSOA: Coldstream - Town Centre

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Howtel.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Howtel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Howtel.

1. - PCO PCO Mindrum TD12 4QG
   Proposal to remove phone box 01890850200
   Status: Rejected | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2020-06-30
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2. - Mindrum School Pco Mindrum TD12 4QG
   01890850200
   Status: Rejected | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2014-09-22
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3. - Howtel Farm Mindrum Cornhill-On-Tweed Northumberland TD12 4QG
   Extension to farm building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2011-09-22
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4. - Old School Howtel Nr Milfield Northumberland TD12 4QG
   Conversion of redundant school to form two storey dwelling and conservatory.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2003-11-12
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A brief summary of Howtel in Northumberland

Howtel is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, approximately 8 miles northwest of Wooler. Once a civil parish, it now falls under the jurisdiction of Kilham. The village's name is believed to signify "Low Ground with a Holt or Wood," and it had a population of 75 residents as of 1951, making it a small but historically intriguing area for planning applications. It sits within the Kilham district.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Howtel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Tweed. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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