Here you will find information about applying for planning permission and policy, building control services and county conservation.
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We (Planning Services) are proposing some changes to our list of planning application requirements. We would like your views. Find out what we are changing and submit your comments.
We ensure new and altered buildings comply with public health and safety rules.
Our validation checklist explains what to include with a planning application. We are updating this list and would like your views.
If you have a question about planning this is the best place to start.
Public Access is our planning register. Use it to view plans, decision notices and site history. Or submit your comments online.
Find out how to submit a planning application and the cost. Check you have included the correct documents. View our validation checklist.
Find out whether you need planning permission for your proposal and what to do next. Including guidance on temporary pop-up campsites.
Pre-application advice can provide guidance on whether planning permission is required, if proposals would be acceptable and flag any potential issues that may arise.
Check if a tree is protected and find out how to apply for any works to trees or hedges.
Find out more about planning enforcement, how we deal with enforcement cases and how to report a breach of planning control.
Find out about the planning application process, View information on planning committees, public meetings and appeals.
Find out about neighbourhood planning and the current and proposed neighbourhood plans. There is also a step-by-step guide and useful links to find out more.
Here you can find out about the planning policies that are used to assess planning applications and guide the location of future development in the county.
This page provides details on a range of studies and background information relevant to informing planning applications and which may also be of value to other organisations and communities.
Here you will find information about conservation services in Northumberland.
Information, considerations and design advice on small scale development.
Information for people looking to find serviced plots of land to build their own home.
This page provides information on local search, maps and character assessments.
Here you will find out about section 106 agreements.
Guidance and presentations created as part of Phase 1 of the NALC Briefing Programme in order to raise Parish and Town Councillors understanding of a range of planning topics.