Here you will find information about applying for planning permission and policy, building control services and county conservation.
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Use Public Access to find planning applications, view them and make comments online.
Find out whether you need planning permission for your proposal and what to do next.
Find out how to submit a planning application, how much it will cost and what you need to include.
Information, considerations and design advice on small scale development.
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 about the planning application process, including information on planning committees, public meetings, appeal and complaints.
Find out more about planning enforcement, how we deal with enforcement cases and how to report a breach of planning control.
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 of 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.
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