Womens Institute Newton Point Newton-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE66 3EA Data via plota.co.uk

26/02258/CLEXIS - Certificate of Lawful Existing Use Approved

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing use, for commencement of development of planning permission , through foundation trench excavation associated with the approved erection of two residential dwellings. The application relates to the lawful commencement and implementation of planning permission for the demolition of the former Women's Institute building and the erection of two residential dwellings at Newton Point, Newton-by-the-Sea. Building works have commenced through the excavation of a foundation trench within the approved development footprint, adjacent to Unit 2 as shown on the approved plans. The works comprise the mechanical excavation of a foundation trench to a depth and extent consistent with foundation construction and associated groundworks required to facilitate the approved residential development. The trench forms part of the approved building footprint and was excavated specifically in connection with the implementation of planning permission . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Approved
20 Aug 2026

Approved on 20 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use
Postcode
NE66 3EA
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Longhoughton
Parish
Newton-by-the-Sea
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
20 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Michie Group LLP

Public comments

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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15036297
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