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Planning in New Ridley

Approved
64%
9 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Ridley in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.

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About New Ridley

New Ridley is a hamlet located in Northumberland, England, within the parish of Stocksfield and the Hexham parliamentary constituency. It is one of four settlements known as "Ridleys" in the area, alongside Old Ridley, East Ridley, and Ridley Mill, making it a quaint and distinctive part of the local landscape for planning considerations.

Property prices in New Ridley show an average sale price of £402,565, 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 New Ridley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around New Ridley has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Ridley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near New Ridley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near New Ridley. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Ridley?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near New Ridley. The approval rate is 64%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Ridley?
The average planning decision time near New Ridley is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near New Ridley?
The planning approval rate near New Ridley is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Ridley?
The most common type of planning application near New Ridley is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Ridley?
You can search and track planning applications near New Ridley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.