47 Whinfell Road Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9EW Data via plota.co.uk

26/02020/FUL - Full Application Withdrawn

Proposal

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a new 6 bed dwelling and garage with associated external works Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
9 Jun 2026
✓
Validated
10 Jun 2026
−
Withdrawn
1 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
2 Sept 2026

Withdrawn on 1 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Documents 18

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; SSSI 372 m away: Darras Hall Grassland SSSI; Inside the Ponteland built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area163 m² (1,755 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (54 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 7 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE20 9EW
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Ponteland South With Heddon
Parish
Ponteland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
1 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lighthouse Architecture

Public comments

9comments received
9 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14980651
Planning Portal ref
PP-14980651
Neighbours
10 Jun 2026
Consultation
2 Sept 2026
Comments by
2 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
2 Jul 2026
Statutory expiry
8 Jul 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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.