What percentage of planning applications does Northumberland approve?

Northumberland approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 498 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Northumberland decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 498 planning decisions published by Northumberland.

What is the refusal rate for Northumberland planning applications?

Northumberland refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Northumberland?

The typical planning application in Northumberland takes 6.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,105 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Northumberland compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Northumberland

Name: Northumberland Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from February 2026 to present.

498Decisions

91%Approved

47Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Northumberland

3 days ago

Two storey side extension

26/03103/FUL · Alnwick Castle

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey side and rear extension

26/02965/FUL · Hexham West

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey infill rear extension, two storey rear extension over existing, lo

26/02943/FUL · Ponteland West

Refused

3 days ago

The construction of new timber workshop within domestic garden

26/02839/FUL · Alnwick Hotspur

Approved

3 days ago

Change of use from dwelling house to farm storage, farm office and welfare facil

26/02790/COU · Norham & Islandshires

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of greenhouse

26/02655/FUL · Humshaugh

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey side extension to replace conservatory

26/02964/FUL · South Tynedale

Approved

4 days ago

Change of use from horse paddock to 20m x 40m outdoor riding arena with hardwood

26/02797/FUL · Longhorsley

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 498 planning decisions made by Northumberland, from February 2026 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Northumberland planning approval rates page.

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