Gospel Hall Devonworth Place Cowpen Blyth Northumberland NE24 5AD Data via plota.co.uk

26/01155/FUL - Full Application Registered

Proposal

Demolition of existing former religious hall and construction of new proposed supported living accommodation comprising of self-contained 1-bedroom apartments (use class C3) for specialised independent supported living with associated external works and car parking. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Consultation
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 5 May 2026.

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE24 5AD
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Ward
Cowpen
Parish
Blyth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Acanthus DA

Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14772669
Neighbours
14 Apr 2026
Consultation
23 Jul 2026
Press notice
8 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Northumberland (County)
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#207 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Northumberland (County) ranks #167 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Northumberland (County) decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #178 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #167 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #210 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
223 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
36 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
71 decided
2,013
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026