Land East Of 17 Walkergate Walkergate Berwick-upon-tweed Northumberland Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Temporary use of the site as a public car park for up to two years, including repairs and resurfacing of hardstanding, creation of a new dropped-kerb access from Walkergate, minor footway works, vegetation clearance (excluding retained mature trees), installation of parking and welcome signage, provision of Blue Badge parking, and replacement of hoardings with timber fencing where required along site boundaries. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Consultation
5 Aug 2026
Withdrawn
5 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 5 Aug 2026 · Withdrawn · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Ward
Berwick North
Parish
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Withdrawn
Applicant
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Agent
Northumberland County Council

Public comments

14comments received
13 objecting1 supporting

93% object · above the UK average of 76%

24 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15016458
Neighbours
21 Jul 2026
Consultation
5 Aug 2026
Site notice
24 Jul 2026
Press notice
23 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 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