Humshaugh, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Humshaugh, Northumberland.
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About Humshaugh
Humshaugh is a charming parish located near Hexham in Northumberland, with a population of 622 as of the 2011 census. Situated just north of Chollerford and approximately 21 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne, the village lies off the historic military road established by General Wade during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Humshaugh is in close proximity to other villages such as Low Brunton and Walwick, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 711 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 035E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Humshaugh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Humshaugh.
- 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 Humshaugh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Humshaugh.
- - Dower House Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4AG
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 White Willow - Reduce height of the tree by 5 metres, T2 Contorted Willow - Prune the lower branch reaching out over the greenhouse by 3 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Linden Haugh Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4AG
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 (Rowan)- Remove smallest stem which is 5-7m in height. T2 (Rowan)- Remove Stem, T3 (Lilac) - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Simonburn Lodge Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4AR
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1-Mature Beech fell, T2- Mature multi-stemmed Elm fell, T3- Young mature Silver Birch fell and removing stump, T4- Mature Ash fell and T5- Mature Lime remove broken bran
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Chapel Bank House Humshaugh Northumberland NE46 4AG
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Small tree - 10cm DBH - Fell tree, T2 - Silver Birch -15 DBH - undertake a crown reduction of approx. 30%, G1. Ivy hedge to reduce back to fence/wall height beneath
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Humshaugh in Northumberland
Humshaugh is a charming parish located near Hexham in Northumberland, with a population of 622 as of the 2011 census. Situated just north of Chollerford and approximately 21 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne, the village lies off the historic military road established by General Wade during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Humshaugh is in close proximity to other villages such as Low Brunton and Walwick, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 711 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Humshaugh a particularly low-crime area.
Humshaugh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Humshaugh. 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 Humshaugh includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Humshaugh 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 Humshaugh
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Humshaugh.
The most common application types near Humshaugh were tree works (5), outline applications (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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