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Planning in Seahouses

Approved
88%
35 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Seahouses

Seahouses is a prominent village located along the Northumberland coast, approximately 20 kilometres north of Alnwick. Nestled within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a picturesque setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,803. It sits within the North Sunderland district.

Property prices in Seahouses show an average sale price of £302,060, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Seahouses 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 Seahouses a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Seahouses has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Seahouses 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 Seahouses, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Seahouses. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), amendments (3), other applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Seahouses?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Seahouses. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Seahouses?
The average planning decision time near Seahouses is 52 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 Seahouses?
The planning approval rate near Seahouses is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Seahouses?
The most common type of planning application near Seahouses is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Seahouses?
You can search and track planning applications near Seahouses on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.