Spittal, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spittal, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Spittal
Spittal is a coastal village in northern Northumberland, located within the Berwick-upon-Tweed area, just east of Tweedmouth. Renowned for its picturesque Spittal Beach, which ranks among the finest in Northumberland, the village offers a unique blend of seaside charm and community living, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
District: Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £214,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spittal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spittal.
- 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 Spittal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Spittal.
- - 129 Main Street Spittal Northumberland TD15 1RP
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1- T3- Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore remove dead, thin canopies by 10% removing crossing branches and ensure BT cables are clear by 1/2meter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Elmbank Coastal Retreat Cow Road Spittal Northumberland TD15 2QR
Variation of Condition 7 (Occupation Building Restriction) on approved planning application N/10/B/0266
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 198 Main Street Spittal Northumberland TD15 1RR
Trees in a Conservation Area: Goat Willow (Salix caprea) - Coppice to 50cm high stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Spittal in Northumberland
Spittal is a coastal village in northern Northumberland, located within the Berwick-upon-Tweed area, just east of Tweedmouth. Renowned for its picturesque Spittal Beach, which ranks among the finest in Northumberland, the village offers a unique blend of seaside charm and community living, making it an interesting location for planning applications. It sits within the Berwick-upon-Tweed district.
Property prices in Spittal show an average sale price of £214,909, 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 Spittal a particularly low-crime area.
Spittal has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Spittal, Tweedmouth. 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 Spittal includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lindisfarne SSSI, Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast, North Northumberland Dunes, Tweed Estuary; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine, Northumbria Coast; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lindisfarne, Northumbria Coast. 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, Spittal 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 Spittal
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Spittal.
The most common application types near Spittal were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2), other applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.