Lesbury, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lesbury, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lesbury are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lesbury
Lesbury is a quaint rural village located in Northumberland, England, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Alnwick. Situated along the main coastal road and on the north bank of the River Aln, it offers convenient access to Alnmouth railway station, which is just half a mile away. This picturesque setting is significant for those researching planning applications in the area, given its proximity to transport links and local amenities.
Population: 1,044 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lesbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lesbury.
- 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 Lesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Lesbury.
- 26/02468/TREECA · Received: Mon 13 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 13 Jul 2026 - Townfoot Farmhouse Lesbury Townfoot Farm Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mature Lime - Extensive rot at the base, proposed work to reduce the tree to a 6 to 7mtr stem
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-07-13 - 26/01915/LBC · Received: Tue 02 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Village Hall Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PP
Listed Building Consent for Karndean flooring to main hall and supper room
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Village Hall Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PP
Listed Building Consent for Karndean flooring to main hall and supper room
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Azalea Cottage 1 Townfoot Farm Cottages Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Alterations to front & rear fenestration, Installation of rooflights, internal alterations, proposed outdoor Kitchen (Gazebo)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Townfoot Farmhouse Lesbury Townfoot Farm Road Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Mature Sycamore - Reduce by 30% volume to stabilise against high winds
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Rydal Longhoughton Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AT
Non-Material Amendment (Removal of pool house, change to central roof pitch on main house and minor changes to window door locations and sizes) on approved application 24/03182/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Lesbury Cricket Club House Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3PX
Notification of Prior Approval to install 24 solar panels to be mounted on flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Village Hall Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PP
Listed Building Consent: Solar battery cabinet to rear of hall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Lesbury Alnwick NE66 3AX
Proposal to remove phone box 01665830468
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 11 South View Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PZ
Prior Notification: Erection of single storey extension to rear with height to eaves of 2.55m, maximum height of 3.65m and total projection from rear wall of original dwelling of 4.2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - Alnmouth Railway Station Lesbury Alnwick NE66 3QF
Proposal to remove phone box 01665833208
Status: Rejected | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2019-08-20
View full details - - Land North Of Alnmouth Station Lesbury Northumberland
Outline planning application for the development of approximately 60 dwellings including access, open space, SuDS and associated infrastructure and a car park and bus terminal/stop for Alnmouth Statio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2018-12-27
View full details - - Land North Of The Crest Alnwick Road Lesbury Northumberland
Development of a single residential dwelling, including car parking, access and garden area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2018-11-30
View full details - - Land West Of Alnmouth Station Bilton Northumberland
Retrospective - Advertisement consent for a sign advertising Cussins Homes
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2017-10-24
View full details - - Land West Of Alnmouth Station Bilton Northumberland
Non-material amendment to application 14/03497/FUL (amendment - 1. foreshortening of northern extent of scheme resulting in provision of 37 new parking spaces - a reduction of 6 spaces as originally p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2015-10-05
View full details - - Alnmouth Railway Station Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland
Extension of existing west station car park.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2014-10-16
View full details - - 10 South View Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3PZ
Single storey extension to side and rear of property with lean to roof. Extension to be living area and bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2012-04-27
View full details - - Footbridge At Alnmouth Railway Station Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3QF
Prior Approval of replacement footbridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2011-05-10
View full details - - Footbridge atAlnmouth Railway Station, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3QF
Prior approval of replacement footbridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2010-12-20
View full details - - Alnmouth Railway Station, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3QF
Prior approval of replacemnt footbridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2010-12-20
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A brief summary of Lesbury in Northumberland
Lesbury is a quaint rural village located in Northumberland, England, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Alnwick. Situated along the main coastal road and on the north bank of the River Aln, it offers convenient access to Alnmouth railway station, which is just half a mile away. This picturesque setting is significant for those researching planning applications in the area, given its proximity to transport links and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,044 (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 Lesbury a particularly low-crime area.
Lesbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alnmouth, Lesbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lesbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Northumberland Dunes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine. 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 Lesbury
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Lesbury.
The most common application types near Lesbury were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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