Wylam, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wylam, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Wylam
Wylam is a picturesque village and civil parish in Northumberland, located approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for its charming character, Wylam presents potential opportunities for planning applications, making it a noteworthy area for developers and local authorities alike.
Population: 1,978 (2021)
District: Northumberland
Website: http://www.wylamparishcouncil.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,639 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Hexham
- LSOA: Northumberland 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wylam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wylam.
- 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 Wylam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Wylam.
- 26/01618/FUL · Received: Fri 08 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 21 Falcon Terrace Wylam Northumberland NE41 8EE
Single storey rear extension to form utility with lean to roof with rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Northumberland | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 21 Falcon Terrace Wylam Northumberland NE41 8EE
Single storey rear extension to form utility with lean to roof with rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Coach House Wylam Hall The Orchard Wylam Northumberland NE41 8AS
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce crown height and spread by approximately 5 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Wylam Hall, The Bothie The Orchard Wylam Northumberland NE41 8AS
Tree Preservation Order Application to T1 Oak with Ganoderma at the base reduce by 20% 3 meters and T2 Oak emoved deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Explorers The Stables Stephensons Arms Stephenson Terrace Wylam Northumberland NE41 8ED
Removal of condition 10 (Ground Gases) of approved application 19/04204/FUL as the building has had a full engineering solution to any problems in the forms of air vents and an underfloor cavity
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 14 Hackworth Gardens Wylam Northumberland NE41 8EJ
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development of attic conversion with dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 21 Algernon Terrace Wylam Northumberland NE41 8AX
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development for proposed loft conversion with dormer to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Stanleyburn House Residential Home Station Road Wylam NE41 8JA
Non-material amendment (to allow a change to dormer window profile from pitched roof to flat roof with similar materials/colours) on approved application 22/04027/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Stephensons Arms Stephenson Terrace Wylam Northumberland NE41 8ED
Certificate of Lawful Development- Proposed development for the construction of stone garage with slate roof and wooden doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 3 Denecroft Wylam Northumberland NE41 8DE
Proposed single storey rear extension, dormer extension and garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Wylam in Northumberland
Wylam is a picturesque village and civil parish in Northumberland, located approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for its charming character, Wylam presents potential opportunities for planning applications, making it a noteworthy area for developers and local authorities alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,978 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in Wylam show an average sale price of £360,639, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wylam a particularly low-crime area.
Wylam has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wylam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Close House Riverside SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wylam planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wylamparishcouncil.org/. 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.
Planning Activity in Wylam
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wylam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wylam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Wylam take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Wylam were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.