Middleton (NE70), Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton (NE70), Northumberland.
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Planning applications in Middleton (NE70) are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton (NE70)
Middleton is a civil parish in Northumberland, England, located on the North Sea coast, south of Lindisfarne. It encompasses the villages of Ross, Detchant, and Elwick, all of which are remnants of medieval settlements. The area is well-connected by the A1 road, linking London to Edinburgh, and the East Coast Main Line, making it an important location for planning applications in the region. The parish had a population of 115 according to the 2011 census.
Population: 101 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton (NE70).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton (NE70).
- 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 Middleton (NE70) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Middleton (NE70).
- - The Lodge Middleton Belford Northumberland NE70 7LA
Certificate of Lawful Development- Proposed use of caravan within the residential curtilage for use as ancillary accommodation by the occupants of the existing dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Cake Root Middleton Bakery The Old Sawmill Middleton Belford Northumberland NE70 7LE
Variation of conditions 3 (cycle parking) and 7 (foul water treatment) on approved application 19/01847/FUL in order to vary the wording of conditions 3 and 7.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Middleton (NE70) in Northumberland
Middleton is a civil parish in Northumberland, England, located on the North Sea coast, south of Lindisfarne. It encompasses the villages of Ross, Detchant, and Elwick, all of which are remnants of medieval settlements. The area is well-connected by the A1 road, linking London to Edinburgh, and the East Coast Main Line, making it an important location for planning applications in the region. The parish had a population of 115 according to the 2011 census. The settlement has a population of approximately 101 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middleton (NE70) a particularly low-crime area.
Middleton (NE70) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Belford. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Middleton (NE70) includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Middleton (NE70)
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Middleton (NE70).
The most common application types near Middleton (NE70) were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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- Elwick planning applications
- Belford planning applications
- Detchant planning applications
- Ross planning applications
- Waren Mill planning applications
- Spindlestone planning applications
- Holburn planning applications
- Glororum planning applications
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