Newton, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newton are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton
Newton is a village in Northumberland, England, now part of the parish of Bywell. Located near the A69 road, it lies 3 miles north of Stocksfield and 13 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Once a separate civil parish, Newton was merged into Bywell in 1955 and remains its most populous settlement, contributing to the parish's total population of approximately 450.
District: Bywell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £402,565 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 043E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton.
- 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 Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Newton.
- - Land North Of Shaws House Cottages Newton Northumberland
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) on approved application 25/02751/VARYCO in order to allow for the use of anthracite-coloured standing seam metal cladding for the roofing of part of the dwell
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Granary Newton Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7UL
Demolition of existing conservatory to rear of property and construction of new orangery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - The Farmhouse Town Farm Newton Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7UL
Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of outbuilding including replacement of doors, refurbishment of windows, roof including 2no conservation style rooflights, removal of modern concrete floor an
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Land North Of Shaws House Cottages Newton Northumberland
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/01734/VARYCO to allow for the addition of a car port to the dwelling being developed on Plot 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - South Farm Cottage Newton Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7UL
Trees in a Conservation Area: Reduce height of Cherry tree by half
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - South Farm Cottage Newton Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7UL
Trees in a Conservation Area: To reduce the height by approx 3metres and remove branches highlighted in photo's.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - The Bothy Town Farm Newton Northumberland NE43 7UL
Listed building consent for canopy over the north, south and west elevation doors and new doors and frames to replace existing doors (in existing structural openings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - The Farmhouse Town Farm Newton Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7UL
Listed building consent for repair, renovation or replacement of windows and doors on a like for like basis only
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-07-26
View full details - - Highfield Grange Newton Stocksfield Corbridge NE43 7UL
Ancillary living accommodation (as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2021-01-18
View full details - - Newton Hall, Westside Farm U8194 Newton Hall To Stelling Hall Newton NE43 7TW
Removal of Condition 4 (Occupancy) relating to approved planning application 89/E/332
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2020-08-12
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A brief summary of Newton in Northumberland
Newton is a village in Northumberland, England, now part of the parish of Bywell. Located near the A69 road, it lies 3 miles north of Stocksfield and 13 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Once a separate civil parish, Newton was merged into Bywell in 1955 and remains its most populous settlement, contributing to the parish's total population of approximately 450. It sits within the Bywell district.
Property prices in Newton show an average sale price of £402,565, 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 Newton a particularly low-crime area.
Newton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Newton. 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 Newton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Newton 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 Newton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Newton.
The most common application types near Newton were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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