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Planning appeals in Northumberland County Council, 2026
71 appeals decided in 2026, 20% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed28 October 2026· minor6011490Land North West of Ivy Cottage, Whittonstall, DH8 9JN
the construction of self-build dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor601049113 Park Drive, Hepscott Park, Morpeth, NE61 6QA
an independent living bungalow within curtilage
- Dismissed13 October 20266011084The Granary, Love Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1AR
replacement of windows
- Dismissed13 October 2026· householder6009232Land East of Monks Lodge, Mitford, NE61 2YJ
single storey extension to existing garage and study to form residential annex, ancillary to Monks Lodge house
- Dismissed1 October 20266013586Land North West Of 31 The Oval, The Oval, Bedlington, NE22 5HS
erection of single-storey retail unit with associated external works
- Dismissed29 September 2026· householder60126272 Dilston West Cottages, Corbridge, NE45 5RL
rear extension, internal alterations, stairwell extension, raised decking and veranda, two additional rooflights and 8 solar panels (as amended 23/3/26)
- Dismissed24 September 2026· householder601363832, Crawhall Crescent, Morpeth, NE61 2RH
demolition of garage, two storey side extension and pitched roof to rear offshoot
- Dismissed24 September 2026· householder6012692The Haven, Mile Road, Widdrington Station, NE61 5QW
- Allowed24 September 20266010440Land South West Of Chalets Percy Wood Golf Club And Country Retreat, Coast View, Swarland, NE65 9JW
- Dismissed18 September 2026· householder60114518 Lynwood Close, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9JG
Ground floor rear extension, alterations to front elevation and roof, and new access to a detached chalet style bungalow
- Allowed9 September 20266007219Breckon Hill, Lowgate, Hexham, NE46 2NL
Retrospective permission for the siting of an agricultural storage shed on land adjacent to Breckon Hill House
- Dismissed14 August 2026· minor60084538 and 10 Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9HE
Retrospective application for the demolition of existing dwellings and construction of a single dwellinghouse, following commencement of development
- Dismissed30 July 2026600927143A Station Road, Former Shoe Zone, Ashington, NE63 9UZ
the change of use from retail shop (under an unrestricted use class E) into a mixed use of cafe/restaurant with hot food takeaway, collection and delivery (sui generis - into two units - to allow for unrestricted takeaway and delivery, but with seating areas p rovided) with fully internal extraction systems extracting through two existing lourve vents in rear elevation
- Dismissed28 July 2026600960194 Garden City Villas, Ashington, NE63 0ET
(Retrospective) Siting of a Container for Use as a Hairdressing and Wig-Creation Business
- Dismissed24 July 2026600757838 Ravens Hill Drive, Wellhead Dene, Ashington, NE63 8XU
Extinguish highway rights over land adjacent to 38 Ravens Hill Drive, Ashington, NE63 8XU. Change from highway to driveway/garden
- Dismissed17 July 2026· householder60076462 Black Heddon, Lowick, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2PE
Proposed alterations and extension to existing dwelling to provide larger utility room with shower room on ground floor with additional master bedroom with en-suite and study/snug on first floor
- Dismissed13 July 20266007112Capri Lodge, Morpeth, NE61 3BX
Change of use of existing agricultural building (North Barn) from agricultural use to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), together with building operations reasonably necessary to facilitate that conversion
- Dismissed10 July 2026· ldc3376543The Dairy, Callerton Hall Drive, High Callerton, Northumberland County, NE20 9TT
foundation works as commencement of planning permission for stable block ref 16/03055/FUL
- Dismissed10 July 2026· householder6006998Houghton Moor, Heddon-on-the-wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0EZ
single storey extension and internal alterations to main house giving more user-friendly internal layout. Extension and conversion of garage to create an annex for family members, ancillary to main dwelling
- Dismissed8 July 2026· advert6008842Pumpkin Pie Childcare Ltd, The Old Church, West Thirston, NE65 9EF
Single, fixed, non-illuminated wall mounted advertisement
- Dismissed7 July 2026· other337370114 Ford Village, Ford, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QG
installation of an insulation system, removal of lath, plaster wall lining together with other associated works
- Dismissed23 June 2026· householder600813612 Hawthorn Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9RU
two storey extensions to east and west with associated works
- Dismissed22 June 20266006704Pennylea, Stamfordham Road, Throckley, NE15 0AD
demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new 1.5 storey family home (self build) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/01551/FUL, dated 25 July 2024
- Dismissed17 June 20266004314Needles Eye Cafe Beach Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, NE64 6XE
Variation of conditions: 2 (plans), 4 (refuse storage/management) and 5 (deliveries) pursuant to planning approval 24/00311/VARYCO without complying with condition 7 attached to planning permission Ref 24/01691/VARYCO, dated 19th July 2024
- Allowed15 June 2026· householder6005826South Fields, C151 Eastgate Junction To Tranwell Woods Junction, Tranwell, NE61 6AQ
to replace flat roof with a pitched hipped ended roof with gym at first floor level and single storey extension on the south side to provide a utility room
- Dismissed12 June 2026· advert60077257 Newgate Street, Morpeth, NE61 1AL
1 fascia sign
- Dismissed12 June 2026· advert600772353A Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PQ
the display of an externally illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation
- Dismissed12 June 2026· householder6006163Clifton Ridge, 17 Great North Road, Clifton, Morpeth, NE61 6DQ
two-storey front, side and rear extensions
- Allowed12 June 2026· minor6004836Land North of Reivers, Woodhouse Through Road, West Woodburn, NE48 2SY
construction of one self-build dwelling
- Allowed11 June 202660046011 Oulton Close, Cramlington, NE23 2YD
Change of use of land to the side of property into domestic residential curtilage use (C3) and erection of boundary fence
- Dismissed4 June 20266003419Site Of Former The Bungalow, High Pit Road, Cramlington, NE23 6RA
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved application 25/00168/VARYCO in order to regularise development at the site which does not comply with the previously approved plans’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission ref: 25/00168/VARYCO dated 20 May 2025
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor3374621Land to Rear / South-West of 1-17 Broadway Circle, Broadway Circle (Rear), Blyth, Northumberland County, NE24 2PG
‘retrospective permission for demolition of vacant garages and proposed reuse of site for open storage & distribution use class B8 uses including the siting of moveable shipping containers (each container is 2.43m wide x 6.06m long x 2.59m high, not attached to ground and not attached to utilities) and erection of 3m high palisade fence and gates to boundary edges’
- Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6003420Land at South Molesden, West Molesden, Molesden, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3QF
Siting of static Caravan for commercial use (C1)
- Dismissed26 May 2026· householder600278653 Station Road, Stannington, Morpeth, NE61 6NH
Two-Storey side extension, extension and conversion of outbuilding for ancillary residential use
- Dismissed21 May 2026· minor3376392127 Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2NE
Conversion of garage to AirBnB/holiday let accommodation
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6002800Car Park South Of Riverside House, Gas House Lane, Low Stanners, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SR
Proposed 2 No. Detached Residential Properties At Gas Lane, Morpeth
- Dismissed1 May 2026· minor60034675 Ashford Grove, Mitford, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3FQ
Change of use of land to form part of residential curtilage of existing residential property (retrospective)
- Dismissed1 May 2026· minor600214427, Minting Place, Cramlington, NE23 6AX
Relocation of boundary to incorporate the land into my garden
- Allowed29 April 2026· householder6003617Dairy House, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0LG
the construction of a glazed oak-frame link between utility and garage
- Dismissed16 April 2026· householder6003470The Tiny Chapel, Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BP
the construction of extension to the rear of existing residential property (currently being used for holiday letting purposes)
- Dismissed15 April 2026· minor6003322Middle Moor Farm, Middle Moor Farm Drive, Longhirst, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3HX
Development of a self-build residential dwelling house; all matters reserved other than access
- Dismissed2 April 2026· other6002447Flats 2 and 3 Beadnell Hall, The Haven, Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67 5AT
Replacement of four Gothic windows on East elevation of 1950s two storey extension
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3376477Chauffeurs Cottage, Guyzance, Morpeth, NE65 9AG
New boiler house and wood chip store to serve Guyzance Estate and part of a garden storage area (10m2)
- Allowed18 March 2026· minor3320591Mickley Bank Farm, Track To Mickley Bank Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LQ
Erection of storage sheds
- Dismissed16 March 2026· minor3376434Mill Square, High Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7NG
outline application for one proposed bungalow - all matters reserved
- Dismissed6 March 2026· minor3374719Needles Eye Cafe, Beach Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6XE
Temporary lean-to glazed shelter for 5 months of the year (October-February) over external seating area
- Dismissed5 March 2026· householder60034024 Larchlea, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9LG
garage rebuild including enlargement and replacement of flat roof with tiled hip roof
- Dismissed4 March 2026· householder337580024 Westbourne Avenue, NE62 5YN, Northumberland, NE62 5YN
two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions with associated internal reconfiguration
- Allowed27 February 2026· ldc3346820Silver Carrs Caravan Park, Hauxley Lane To Caravan Park, Low Hauxley, Northumberland, NE65 0JR
proposed use of land for the stationing of an additional 41 no. static caravans (providing for ‘up to 206 no. static caravans’ in total) for all year round use
- Dismissed24 February 2026· minor3375680High Park Farm, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9EY
the change of use of agricultural building to a facility to dry paper pulp to produce animal bedding to include feeder, drum, burner, stack installation and control room
- Split Decision24 February 2026· householder337469011 Windsor Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6UH
erection of a two-storey rear extension, loft conversion, including the construction of a front and rear dormer. Part retrospective permission sought for the removal of existing render to expose the original stonework, along with alterations to the side elevation to introduce new windows
- Dismissed24 February 2026· major3362679Land North of Hartford Court, Cramlington, NE23 1DA
Outline planning permission for erection of new over 55s apartments with associated access and parking
- Dismissed20 February 2026· minor3374937Land At South West Of Gubeon Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3YJ
demolition of an existing building and replacement with a single self- build dwelling to be retained a principal occupancy dwelling in perpetuity including proposed garage and bin store
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor3375185Car Park, Dewley Court, Cramlington, NE23 6DT
Provision of 5 no affordable dwellings
- Dismissed12 February 2026· minor3367785Joiners Cottage, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5EA
change of use from non-domestic land to residential gardens and siting of 7 timber structures - retrospective
- Dismissed10 February 2026· minor3374734Horncastle, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE19 2RA
Notification of Prior Approval for change of use from agricultural building to residential
- Dismissed9 February 2026· minor3374664Land Between A189 and B1505, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7QR
Erection of a Medical Centre (up to 1,500sqm) and associated works
- Allowed5 February 2026· householder3376363Coldcotes Moor Farm, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0DF
- Dismissed5 February 2026· minor3375676The Allendale Inn, Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BJ
introduction of three dwellings within the existing Allendale Inn and associated rear barns with a reduction in width of the main building by 1.0m and barn by 0.5m to facilitate the improvement of the access road
- Allowed3 February 2026· householder3376310Cottingwood House Fulbeck, Morpeth, NE61 3JT
- Dismissed2 February 2026· minor3371690Link House Farm, Newton by the Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3DF
residential annex to be used ancillary to main dwelling
- Notice upheld2 February 2026· enforcement336497213 Fairholme Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9EX
without planning permission, the erection of timber decking with associated handrail, as shown in the approximate position and outlined in red on the attached plan
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3331312Land North East of Fieldholme, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3XJ
without planning permission the installation of hard standing for access and 6no. pitches, the installation of electricity & water points to each pitch, the installation of a septic tank and the erection of a breezeblock building
- Dismissed29 January 2026· minor3372868Locksley Cottage, East Wallhouses, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE18 0LL
erection of 1no granny annex
- Allowed27 January 2026· householder3375904Smallburn Villa, Smallburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0AD
single storey detached garage
- Allowed21 January 2026· other3370175George Hotel, Chollerford, Hexham, NE46 4EW
- Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3370169George Hotel, Chollerford, Hexham, NE46 4EW
demolition of existing pool house building and construction of a new pool house building, including drainage and external works
- Dismissed15 January 2026· minor3373761Lawsons Farm, Whittonstall, Consett, Northumberland, DH8 9JW
Prior approval for change of use from agricultural buildings to 2 No residential dwellings
- Dismissed13 January 2026· minor3371630West View, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE65 6NA
Siting of a caravan on a temporary basis (5 years) for use as a rural workers' dwelling
- Allowed13 January 2026· householder33701081 Ford Terrace, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EJ
creation of a roof terrace over first floor bathroom, accessed from existing dormer window
- Allowed6 January 2026· other3368401Church View, Slaley, Hexham, NE47 0AD
installation of PV cells to south face of roof of converted garage
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