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Latest news and events from across Northumberland
The start of a scheme which will secure lasting improvements to Hexham town centre has come a step closer, with the appointment of two members of staff to manage the programme.
A famous walking route is complete once again after a key footbridge was rebuilt in west Northumberland.
The next stage in completion of a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.
A new survey is encouraging people to have their say on developing plans for Blyth.
Work is getting underway next week to explore ground conditions on the route of the proposed Northumberland Line.
The record-breaking Union Chain Bridge is closed from this week until 2022 as engineers prepare to start the first stage of its restoration.
Grants for funding to protect homes from flooding have been formally accepted by the council.
The council has welcomed a £20million development which is set to bring 60 jobs and around £2.16 million visitor spending to Hexham.
Keep up with the latest planning announcements affecting businesses and residents in Northumberland including service continuity during Coronavirus.
Find answers to common queries or contact details for our teams here.
Use Public Access to find planning applications, view them and make comments.
Find out whether you need planning permission for your proposal and what to do next.
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.
Find out how to submit a planning application. We encourage you to submit your applications online during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Find out more about planning enforcement, how we deal with enforcement cases and how to report a breach of planning control.
Information, considerations and design advice on small scale development.
Find out about the planning application process, including information on planning committees, public meetings, appeal and complaints.
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.
We ensure new and altered buildings comply with public health and safety rules.
Here you will find information about conservation services in Northumberland.
Find out more information for individuals and groups seeking to acquire 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.
Check if a tree is protected and find out how to apply for any works to trees or hedges.
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