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Planning in Whittingham

Only 1 decision near Whittingham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Whittingham

Whittingham is a charming village and civil parish in Northumberland, located along the banks of the River Aln, approximately 4.5 miles east of its source at Alnham and 7.3 miles west of Alnwick. Notably, the village is home to the historic Whittingham Tower, a thirteenth/fourteenth-century pele tower that was converted into almshouses in 1845 and is currently privately owned. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 400 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Whittingham show an average sale price of £333,891, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whittingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whittingham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whittingham 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 Whittingham, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whittingham.

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whittingham?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whittingham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whittingham?
The most common type of planning application near Whittingham is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whittingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Whittingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.