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Planning in Woodhorn

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Woodhorn

Woodhorn is a historic village located in Northumberland, approximately 2 miles east of Ashington. Now part of the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea, it was once a civil parish with a population of 219 as recorded in 1931. The village is associated with Wucestre, a site given to St Cuthbert by King Ceolwulf in 737, and is home to a medieval bell inscribed "Ave Maria," one of the oldest bells still in existence. This rich history may influence planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodhorn 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodhorn, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Woodhorn. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodhorn?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Woodhorn. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodhorn?
The average planning decision time near Woodhorn is 63 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 Woodhorn?
The planning approval rate near Woodhorn is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodhorn?
The most common type of planning application near Woodhorn is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodhorn?
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