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Here you will find information about applying for planning permission and policy, building control services and county conservation.
We ensure new and altered buildings comply with public health and safety rules.
Here you will find information about conservation services in Northumberland.
This page provides information on local search, maps and character assessments.
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.
How to apply for planning, the process and any other key information
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.
Information for people looking to find serviced plots of land to build their own home.
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.
Check if a tree is protected and find out how to apply for any works to trees or hedges.
Disruptions
Road Alert
B1331, Bedlington from Longmeadows Roundabout to Alnwick Drive from 12th May 2025
Library Alert
Kielder Library will be closed on Fri 9th May
Hexham Library will be closing at the earlier time of 12:30pm on Sat 10th May
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