Longhirst, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longhirst, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Longhirst
Longhirst is a charming village and civil parish in Northumberland, situated about 2.5 miles northeast of Morpeth. Originally an estate village for Longhirst Hall—a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1824 by architect John Dobson—the area thrived due to the Lawson family's coal wealth and the subsequent operation of Longhirst Colliery from 1868 to 1896. Today, Longhirst Hall has been transformed into private apartments, while the village's historical roots and development make it relevant for those researching planning applications in this picturesque part of Northumberland.
Population: 435 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longhirst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longhirst.
- 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 Longhirst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Longhirst.
- - The Dairy Cottage Longhirst Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3LJ
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development for siting of mobile home and garden sauna in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-06
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A brief summary of Longhirst in Northumberland
Longhirst is a charming village and civil parish in Northumberland, situated about 2.5 miles northeast of Morpeth. Originally an estate village for Longhirst Hall—a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1824 by architect John Dobson—the area thrived due to the Lawson family's coal wealth and the subsequent operation of Longhirst Colliery from 1868 to 1896. Today, Longhirst Hall has been transformed into private apartments, while the village's historical roots and development make it relevant for those researching planning applications in this picturesque part of Northumberland. The settlement has a population of approximately 435 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Longhirst show an average sale price of £274,136, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longhirst a particularly low-crime area.
Longhirst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longhirst. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longhirst 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 Longhirst
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Longhirst.
The most common application types near Longhirst were outline applications (1).
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