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Norham, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norham, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Norham are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Norham

Norham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, just 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Berwick. Nestled on the south bank of the River Tweed, it serves as a significant border point with Scotland, making it a unique area for planning applications and developments influenced by its historical and geographical context.

Population: 629 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,982 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Scottish Borders
  • Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
  • LSOA: Hutton Paxton and Fishwick

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norham.

  • 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 Norham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Norham.

  1. 26/01710/FUL · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - 31 Castle Street Norham Northumberland TD15 2LQ
    Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear and construction of new single storey and two storey extension
    Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-14
  2. - Norham Castle Norham Northumberland TD15 2JY
    Trees in a Conservation Area - Yew (Tree ID 504)- remove lower branches impending visitor access and clearing of Blackthorn Scrub. Cut back 3m to open up light
    Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-19
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  3. - 25 Ubbanford Norham Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2LA
    Installation of 8no. solar photovoltaic panels to southern roof
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Norham in Northumberland

Norham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, just 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Berwick. Nestled on the south bank of the River Tweed, it serves as a significant border point with Scotland, making it a unique area for planning applications and developments influenced by its historical and geographical context. The settlement has a population of approximately 629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Norham show an average sale price of £216,982, 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 Norham a particularly low-crime area.

Norham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Norham. 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 Norham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Tweed. 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, Norham 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 Norham

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Norham.

The most common application types near Norham were tree works (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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