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Planning in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Approved
92%
46 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.

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Around Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Postcode districts

NE64 35 applications in the last 12 monthsNE63 94 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Northumberland County Council

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About Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a charming seaside town and civil parish situated along the North Sea coast in Northumberland, England. Its coastal location and vibrant community make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, reflecting the town's ongoing development and engagement with local coastal heritage. The town has a population of approximately 6,308. It sits within the Newbiggin by the Sea district.

Property prices in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea show an average sale price of £148,491, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 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 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, 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, 57 planning applications were submitted near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), amendments (2), outline applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is 68 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 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
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