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Planning in Riding Mill

Approved
98%
44 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Riding Mill in the last 24 months, from Northumberland County Council's planning register.

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Around Riding Mill

Postcode districts

NE44 41 applications in the last 12 monthsNE43 87 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 Riding Mill

Riding Mill is a picturesque village located near Hexham in Northumberland, forming part of the civil parish of Broomhaugh and Riding. The village is well-connected, featuring its own railway station and a regular bus service that runs between Hexham and Newcastle, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Broomhaugh and Riding district.

Property prices in Riding Mill show an average sale price of £567,747, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Riding Mill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Riding Mill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Riding Mill has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Riding Mill 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 Riding Mill, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Riding Mill. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), tree works (5), full planning applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Riding Mill?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Riding Mill. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Riding Mill?
The average planning decision time near Riding Mill is 53 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 Riding Mill?
The planning approval rate near Riding Mill is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Riding Mill?
The most common type of planning application near Riding Mill is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Riding Mill?
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