12 Hawthorn Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02457/FUL - Full Application Withdrawn

Proposal

Proposed reduced 2 storey rear extension with less glazing to side elevation; Improved driveway with automatic gate and enlarged dropped kerb access Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
13 Aug 2026
Withdrawn
13 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 14 Aug 2026

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
SSSI 93 m away: Darras Hall Grassland SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
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 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE20 9RU
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Ponteland South With Heddon
Parish
Ponteland
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
EARLE R HALL DRAWING SERVICES

Public comments

7comments received
7 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 75%

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 14 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15076685
Neighbours
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
13 Aug 2026
Comments by
3 Aug 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