Melkridge, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melkridge, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Melkridge are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Melkridge
Melkridge is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, nestled along the river South Tyne. Situated approximately two miles east of Haltwhistle on the A69 road, the village boasts a small population of 216, as recorded in the 2011 Census. This peaceful setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area, given its rural charm and proximity to key transport routes.
Population: 199 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,840 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 037A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melkridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melkridge.
- 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 Melkridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Melkridge.
- - Bankside Cottage Track To Hightown Melkridge Northumberland NE49 0LP
Discharge of Conditon 6 (External Materials) on approved application 23/04457/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Bankside Cottage Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension, construction of a single storey side extension and two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Bankside Cottage Melkridge Northumberland NE49 0LP
Proposed demolition of existing rear single storey extension, construction of a single storey extension and two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Land To North West Of Common House Farm Melkridge Northumberland
Installation of 5no. glamping pods with associated car parking and cycle storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2021-04-15
View full details - - Land North East Of Bankfoot Cottage Haltwhistle Northumberland
Building to accommodate agricultural feed with provision for owl and bat boxes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2019-02-05
View full details - - Proposed Site Of BT OpenReach Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Installation of High Speed Broadband cabinet for the High Speed Broadband project.
Status: Permitted | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2016-04-13
View full details - - Low House Farm Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LR
Extension to exisitng cattle housing unit to provide additional 829 Sq.m. floorspace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2011-05-27
View full details - - Common House Farm Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9PF
Construction of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2007-10-26
View full details - - Hightown Farm Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to form one residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2006-07-25
View full details - - Hightown Farm Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Listed Building Consent: Internal and external alterations for conversion of agricultural building to form one residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2006-07-25
View full details - - Hightown Farm Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Listed Building Consent: Internal and external alterations for conversion of agricultural building to form one residential dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2006-04-13
View full details - - Hightown Farm Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to form one residential dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2006-04-13
View full details - - Hightown House Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Listed Building Consent: Internal alterations to block up ground and first floor doors to subdivide dwelling and create holiday cottage and installation of oil flue to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2003-07-17
View full details - - Hightown House Hightown Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 0LP
Subdivision of house to form one holiday cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2003-07-17
View full details - - Bayldon Farm Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9PF
Construction of an agricultural building at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2001-09-20
View full details - - Bayldon Farm Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9PF
Agricultural Determination: Construction of agricultural building at
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2001-08-10
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A brief summary of Melkridge in Northumberland
Melkridge is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, nestled along the river South Tyne. Situated approximately two miles east of Haltwhistle on the A69 road, the village boasts a small population of 216, as recorded in the 2011 Census. This peaceful setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area, given its rural charm and proximity to key transport routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 199 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Melkridge show an average sale price of £182,840, 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 Melkridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Melkridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors; 1 National Parks: NORTHUMBERLAND. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melkridge 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 Melkridge
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Melkridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 154 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melkridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 154 days, decisions near Melkridge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Melkridge were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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