Land east of Hepple Whitefield Farm, Hepple, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7LN
Pending
22NP0054
Description
Creation of three ponds for wildlife and infilling of existing drainage ditch with spoil arising from the pond excavations
5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#139 of 282
Northumberland (Park) is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #90 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Northumberland (Park) decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #23 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #169 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #90 of 282
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #153 of 282
100%
Minor dwellings approved
6 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Change of use approved
6 decided
37
Total decisions
2 refused in 2025