Whitfield, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitfield, Northumberland.

Northumberland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whitfield are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Whitfield

Whitfield is a picturesque village in Northumberland, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Hexham, now part of the parish of Plenmeller with Whitfield. Renowned for its scenic beauty and agricultural landscape, it has earned the nickname "Little Switzerland." As of 1951, the village had a population of 233, reflecting its close-knit community atmosphere, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

District: Plenmeller with Whitfield

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Area Information

Admin district: Northumberland
Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
LSOA: Northumberland 037A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitfield.

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 Whitfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Whitfield in Northumberland

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whitfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Whitfield 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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