Stocksfield & Bywell planning approval rate
Stocksfield & Bywell ward in Northumberland has a 83.3% approval rate based on 24 planning decisions. Northumberland overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
83.3%
ward approval rate
24
Decisions
20
Approved
4
Refused
90.6%
Northumberland average
Stocksfield & Bywell is 7.3 percentage points below the Northumberland average, placing it among the stricter wards in Northumberland. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Stocksfield & Bywell compares
Stocksfield & Bywell ward
83.3%
Northumberland overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Stocksfield & Bywell
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet. Your ref: St · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet. Your ref: St · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet. Your ref: St · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Listed Building Consent to replace broken, single glazed window unit with double · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Demolish garage and construct a new single storey extension. · Mon 24 Aug 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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