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Planning in Stakeford

Approved
86%
32 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Stakeford

Stakeford is a large village located in the southeast region of Northumberland, England. Its strategic position and growing community make it an area of interest for planning applications, catering to potential developments and local infrastructure improvements. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,672. It sits within the Choppington district.

Property prices in Stakeford show an average sale price of £132,950, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stakeford 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 Stakeford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Stakeford has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stakeford 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 Stakeford, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Stakeford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stakeford?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Stakeford. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stakeford?
The average planning decision time near Stakeford is 50 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 Stakeford?
The planning approval rate near Stakeford is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stakeford?
The most common type of planning application near Stakeford is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stakeford?
You can search and track planning applications near Stakeford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.