Norham, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norham, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 planning applications found near Norham.
- - 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
View full details - - 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.
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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Norham.
The most common application types near Norham were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.