Rothbury, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rothbury, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Rothbury
Rothbury is a market town and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, along the scenic River Coquet. Situated 14 miles north-west of Morpeth and 26 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, it is home to a population of 2,107 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming town presents various opportunities for planning applications amidst its picturesque landscape and historical significance.
Population: 2,263 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rothbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rothbury.
- 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 Rothbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Rothbury.
- 26/01623/DISCON · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - The Old Post House Bridge Street Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7SE
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) on approved application 25/01067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-08 - - The Old Post House Bridge Street Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7SE
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) on approved application 25/01067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Rams Wood Whitton Northumberland
Discharge of Condition 18 (Materials) on approved application 24/04127/VARYCO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Greyleigh Townfoot Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7SL
Discharge of Condition 4 (Monitoring Programme) on approved application 21/03106/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Rectory Garden House Prospect Terrace Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7TL
Proposed porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Moon House High Street Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7TL
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Cypress - Reduce tree to below level of guttering, T2 - Rowan - Fell to ground level, T3 - Cherry - Fell to ground level, T4 - Apple - Crown reduction by 1m, T5 - Ch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Telephone Box Jubilee Hall Townfoot Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7SD
Proposal to remove phone box - 01669620277
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Rosegarth Back Crofts Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7XY
Trees in a Conservation Area: Remove T1 Hinoli False Cyprus, T4 Juniper and T7 Cherry. T5 Apple tree - 10% crown thinning. T6 Birch - 6 to 8m crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 1 Church Street Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7UP
Listed Building Consent: Replacement frames & roof to conservatory, replacement windows & installation of cladding to rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 1 Heughendon Riverside Rothbury Northumberland NE65 7NS
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use for extension to utility room at rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Rothbury in Northumberland
Rothbury is a market town and civil parish located in Northumberland, England, along the scenic River Coquet. Situated 14 miles north-west of Morpeth and 26 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, it is home to a population of 2,107 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming town presents various opportunities for planning applications amidst its picturesque landscape and historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,263 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Rothbury show an average sale price of £274,136, 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 Rothbury a particularly low-crime area.
Rothbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothbury, Whitton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Rothbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Glebe Quarry SSSI, River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI; 1 National Parks: NORTHUMBERLAND. 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, Rothbury 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 Rothbury
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Rothbury.
The most common application types near Rothbury were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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Related Planning Guides
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