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Planning in Warkworth

Approved
81%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Warkworth

Warkworth is a picturesque village in Northumberland, renowned for its striking medieval castle, historic church, and hermitage. With a population that grew from 1,574 in 2011 to 1,772 by the 2021 Census, Warkworth offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,772. It sits within the Warkworth district.

Property prices in Warkworth show an average sale price of £274,142, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Warkworth has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Warkworth 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.warkworth.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Warkworth, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Warkworth. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Warkworth?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Warkworth. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Warkworth?
The average planning decision time near Warkworth is 74 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 Warkworth?
The planning approval rate near Warkworth is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Warkworth?
The most common type of planning application near Warkworth is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Warkworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Warkworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.