Matfen, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matfen, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Matfen
Matfen is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, situated close to Hexham and Newcastle upon Tyne. Notable for its 19th-century planned estate design, the village has a population of 495 as of the 2001 census. Matfen is also historically significant as the birthplace of William Smithe, the 7th Premier of British Columbia, making it an interesting area for those researching local heritage and planning applications.
Population: 567 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £225,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 033B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Matfen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Matfen.
- 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 Matfen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Matfen.
- - Blackett House North Side Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0RP
Variation of condition 6 (front garden walls) on approved application 25/01178/LBC to reflect front garden walls as built
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Matfen Hall Matfen Hall Drive Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RH
Discharge of Conditions 3 (materials), 4 (window/door details), 5 (rainwater goods), 6 (boundary, structures and hard surfaces), 7 (Solar PV panels), 10 (landscaping), 11 (external lighting), 12 (cons
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-19
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A brief summary of Matfen in Northumberland
Matfen is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, situated close to Hexham and Newcastle upon Tyne. Notable for its 19th-century planned estate design, the village has a population of 495 as of the 2001 census. Matfen is also historically significant as the birthplace of William Smithe, the 7th Premier of British Columbia, making it an interesting area for those researching local heritage and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 567 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Matfen show an average sale price of £225,017, 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 Matfen a particularly low-crime area.
Matfen has one conservation area within its boundaries: Matfen. 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, Matfen 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 Matfen
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Matfen.
The most common application types near Matfen were discharge of conditions (2).
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