Matfen, Northumberland Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Matfen, Northumberland. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Northumberland council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Notification of Prior approval to install 12 solar panels on south facing aspect of roof
Discharge of Conditions 13 (BNG) and 14 (Bats) of approved application 25/03772/FUL
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) and 5 (Biodiversity Net Gain) on approved application 25/02341/FUL
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About Matfen - Planning Applications & Local Development
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 other has a population of approximately 567 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Matfen show an average sale price of £256,499, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Matfen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Matfen, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.