Newton on the Moor, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton on the Moor, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newton on the Moor are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton on the Moor
Newton on the Moor is a picturesque village in Northumberland, located 5 miles south of Alnwick and now bypassed to the east of the old A1 road. As part of the civil parish of Newton on the Moor and Swarland, which includes the nearby village of Swarland, it has seen its population grow from 822 in 2001 to 905 in 2011. Notably, the village is designated as a conservation area, making it an attractive consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 905
District: Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton on the Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton on the Moor.
- 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 on the Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Newton on the Moor in Northumberland
Newton on the Moor is a picturesque village in Northumberland, located 5 miles south of Alnwick and now bypassed to the east of the old A1 road. As part of the civil parish of Newton on the Moor and Swarland, which includes the nearby village of Swarland, it has seen its population grow from 822 in 2001 to 905 in 2011. Notably, the village is designated as a conservation area, making it an attractive consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 905. It sits within the Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland district.
Property prices in Newton on the Moor show an average sale price of £274,142, 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 on the Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Newton on the Moor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Newton on the Moor. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton on the Moor 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 on the Moor
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Newton on the Moor.
The most common application types near Newton on the Moor were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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