Selegate House 1 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/02830/LBC - Listed Building Consent Awaiting decision
Listed buildings

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for the temporary removal of one existing window and a small area of adjacent brickwork to allow an MRI scanner to be delivered into the building. Once the MRI scanner has been installed, the window and brickwork will be carefully reinstated in their original positions and appearance. No permanent extension, demolition or alteration to the listed building is proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Aug 2026
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Validated
18 Aug 2026
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Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 12 Oct 2026, from Northumberland (County)'s recent listed building works.

The consultation period closed on 17 Sept 2026.

Documents 3

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Objection · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF CONSULTEE COMMENT SUBMITTED ONLINE Consultee Comment · 27 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 8

Grade II listed: 1, Hencotes
List entry 1370794 · The pin is inside its outline · 21 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 20 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show the other 21 with distances
Historic England ↗
Hexham conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Hexham
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Registered park or garden 4 m away: The Hexham Parks
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
Scheduled monument 136 m away: Remains of medieval priory and Anglo-Saxon monastery under and around Hexham Abbey and its precincts
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Hexham built-up area; Priority habitat 18 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

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 area337 m² (3,627 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 92)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Northumberland (County)
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
NE46 2EQ
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Hexham North
Parish
Hexham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Carter Smith Planning Consultants

Decision outlook

Day 52 of the 56-day target. Northumberland (County) usually decides listed building works by day 55.

Day 524 days to the 56-day target
69%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
161decided in the last year

Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Northumberland (County) in the last twelve months, from validation. Northumberland (County) decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

12 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15146812
Planning Portal ref
PP-15146812
Neighbours
18 Aug 2026
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Comments by
17 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
27 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
15 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2016 Refused
Listed building consent for retrospective advert for 1no hoarding sign.
16/00580/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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Listed building consent for internal alterations with works including addition of toilet…
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2024
Land South East Of Selegate House Hencotes Hexham Northumberland
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - OGEA78661611_A00015095…
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2024
3 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing windows, ground floor construction, r…
24/02035/LBC
2023 Approved
St Marys R C Aided First School Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EE
Trees in a Conservation Area: G1 Willow - Tie in loose growth and trim, T4, T6 Sycamore…
23/02516/TREECA
2023 Approved
3 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Listed Building Consent for removal of all roof slats to allow the installation of insula…
23/00139/LBC
2022 Approved
11A Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Change of use of Toy shop (Class E) and reconfiguration of existing residential flat (Cla…
22/03546/FUL
2022 Approved
St Aidans United Reformed Church Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Trees in a Conservation area application - T1 - Beach Tree crown reduction and balance by…
22/02543/TREECA
2021 Approved
6B Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EJ
Change of Use from Hairdresser (A1) to dwelling (C3)
21/00440/FUL
2021 Approved
6B Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EJ
Listed Building Consent for Change of use from Hairdresser (A1) to dwelling (C3)
21/00445/LBC
2021 Refused
3 Hencotes Hexham NE46 2EQ
Listed Building Consent: Maintenance of roof and dormer windows, and chimney stack. Insul…
21/01622/LBC
2021 Approved
23 - 25 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Listed Building Consent for repainting of doors black and brickwork dark blue at front of…
21/02357/LBC
2020 Approved
6A Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EJ
Listed Building Consent for change of use from Hairdresser (A1) to Dwelling (C3)
20/03161/LBC
2020 Approved
37 Hencotes Hexham NE46 2EW
Work To Trees In A Conservation Area:-Plum (T1) - Approx. 150mm Diameter at Breast Height…
20/03190/TREECA
2020 Approved
37 Hencotes Hexham NE46 2EW
Works to Trees In A Conservation Area : Plum (T1) - Twin stemmed approx. 240mm DBH. Fell…
20/02165/TREECA
2019 Approved
14 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EJ
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows and door.
19/04281/LBC
2019 Approved
2 Sele House Hencotes Hexham NE46 3LN
Listed Building Consent for proposal for external landscaping works to rear garden; repoi…
19/03454/LBC
2019 Approved
2 Sele House Hencotes Hexham NE46 3LN
Proposal for external landscaping works to rear garden; repointing north boundary wall to…
19/03453/FUL
2018 Approved
Burnbrae Maltkiln Hexham NE46 2DB
Works to trees in a conservation area T- Fell one Lawson Cypress (T1)
18/03463/TREECA
2018 Approved
4 Burnbrae House Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2DY
Trees in a conservation area application to Fell to ground level one Holly tree.
18/01661/TREECA
2018 Approved
St Marys R C Aided First School Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EE
Trees in a conservation order application for Sycamore; Fell.
18/01631/TREECA
2017 Approved
St Marys R C Aided First School Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EE
Trees in a conservation area application for 3 Yew trees crown reduce by 2.5 metres.
17/04113/TREECA
2020 Approved
Highlights 6A Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EJ
Change of use from hairdresser (A1) to dwelling (C3).
20/02728/COU
2019 Approved
19A Hencotes Hexham NE46 2EQ
Proposed change of use from a retail unit (A1) to form a single bedroom ground floor resi…
19/01052/COU
2018
Sisterson News 19A Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
Change of use from A1 to C3. Conversion of shop to one bedroom residential unit.
18/03273/COU
2018 Withdrawn
31 Hencotes Hexham Northumberland NE46 2EQ
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Northumberland (County)
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#207 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.