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Longhoughton planning approval rate

Longhoughton ward in Northumberland has a 88.9% approval rate based on 36 planning decisions. Northumberland overall: 90.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

88.9%
ward approval rate
36
Decisions
32
Approved
4
Refused
90.6%
Northumberland average

Longhoughton is broadly in line with the Northumberland average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Longhoughton compares

Longhoughton ward (36 decided)
88.9%
Northumberland overall (498 decided)
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Longhoughton

Erection of 3No detached dwellinghouses with associated access, parking, landsca · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Refused
Single storey annex, build front porch and demolish kitchen to build one storey · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Approved
Demolition of the existing single storey garage and utility room. Proposed repla · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Approved
Alterations to front and rear fenestration, installation of rooflights and inter · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Approved
Replace back door with new UPVC door. · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Approved

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