Longhorsley, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longhorsley, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Longhorsley
Longhorsley is a picturesque village in Northumberland, located approximately 7 miles northwest of Morpeth and 14 miles south of Alnwick. The A697 road runs through the village, providing vital connections to nearby towns and extending towards Scotland. With eight distinct streets, including Whitegates and Church View, Longhorsley is nestled alongside the River Coquet, and historically comprised three townships: Bigges Quarter, Freeholders Quarter, and Riddells Quarter, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 865 (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 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longhorsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longhorsley.
- 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 Longhorsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Longhorsley.
- - The Paddock West Road Longhorsley Northumberland NE65 8UY
Part demolition of existing single storey music room and front covered porch and flat roof to garage. New entrance porch and extension to music room with new pitched roof to replace the flat roof over
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - St Helens Vicarage Drummonds Close Longhorsley Northumberland NE65 8UU
Trees in a Conservation Area Application: T1 Acer pseudoplatanus - Reduce lower overhang to neighbouring property, raise over highway (Shown in photo) and thin canopy 10%; T2 Acer pseudoplatanus - Rem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Drummonds Close Longhorsley Northumberland NE65 8UU
Discharge of conditions 4 (samples) and 5 (roof timbers and purlins) on approved application 23/00973/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Longhorsley in Northumberland
Longhorsley is a picturesque village in Northumberland, located approximately 7 miles northwest of Morpeth and 14 miles south of Alnwick. The A697 road runs through the village, providing vital connections to nearby towns and extending towards Scotland. With eight distinct streets, including Whitegates and Church View, Longhorsley is nestled alongside the River Coquet, and historically comprised three townships: Bigges Quarter, Freeholders Quarter, and Riddells Quarter, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 865 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Longhorsley 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 Longhorsley a particularly low-crime area.
Longhorsley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longhorsley. 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.
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Planning Activity in Longhorsley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Longhorsley.
The most common application types near Longhorsley were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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