Change of use applications in Northumberland (County)

There were 257 change of use applications in Northumberland (County) in the last 12 months. Of the 152 decided so far, 125 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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23 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03737/CLPROP

35 Broadway Crescent Blyth Northumberland NE24 2RZ

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion from two flats in to one four bedroom house

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Devel Northumberland County
23 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03721/FUL

East Of Earsdon East Forest Farm Widdrington Northumberland

Conversion of part of the existing stable and general-store building to form one two-bedroom dwelling, with retained integral garage and storage, asso...

Full Application Northumberland County
22 Oct 2026 Registered 26/02446/FUL

West Wylam Inn Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5DQ

Change of use of public house (Sui Generis) to a Class E(a) convenience store, including a single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, infill ...

Northumberland County
19 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03568/COU

Station House Station Road Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN

To use dwelling as a holiday let

Change of Use Northumberland County
19 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03672/COU

33A West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR

Change of Use from Dwelling to Class E

Change of Use Northumberland County
15 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03644/AGTRES

Bradford Edge House Belsay Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0HH

Notification of Prior Approval for change of use from agricultural building to residential

Prior Approval Agric to Residential Northumberland County
15 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03457/CLPROP

44 Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5DB

Certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to convert the existing building into residential accommodation

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Devel Northumberland County
14 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03621/CLPROP

13 King Georges Road Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6HS

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use of the existing dwellinghouse as a short-term holiday let

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Devel Northumberland County
14 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03543/FUL

7 The Music Shop Bridge Street Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1ES

Rear single storey extension, associated internal alterations to create a cafe bar, bistro, alter access arrangements to first floor flat and internal...

Full Application Northumberland County
9 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03567/COU

Blyth Academy, School House Chase Farm Drive Blyth Northumberland NE24 4JP

Change the use from a private residence (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2), providing a home for one young person supported by qualified adult...

Change of Use Northumberland County
9 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03579/AGTRES

Land North West Of Felton Fence U3099 Swarland Fence To Felton Fence Farm Longframlington Northumberland

Notification of Prior Approval for the Conversion and extension of existing agricultural building to create a single dwelling together with associated...

Prior Approval Agric to Residential Northumberland County
8 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03559/FUL

Shepherd Cottage Belsay Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0HG

Change of use and conversion of part of existing former barn to rear of property to allow for expansion of internal living accommodation

Full Application Northumberland County
7 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03545/FUL

Sandy House Mill Milfield Wooler Northumberland

Partial demolition and conversion of former haysheds into three single storey dwellings with associated drainage works, storage space and external par...

Full Application Northumberland County
5 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03477/FUL

Land South East Of South Side Cottages South Side Cottages Netherton Northumberland

Change of use of existing Certified Location to permanent touring caravan and motorhome site for up to 10 pitches, together with ancillary facilities ...

Full Application Northumberland County
1 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03462/FUL

North Side Farm Oatens Bank Horsley Northumberland NE15 0LZ

Part retrospective: Change of use of existing farmhouse to bridal suite for existing wedding venue and erection of new detached Rural Workers Dwelling

Full Application Northumberland County
30 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03166/FUL

Etal Manor Stables Etal Manor Access Road Etal Northumberland TD12 4TL

Change of use of self-contained flat to be used as a residential annex in association with main dwelling

Full Application Northumberland County
28 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03414/COU

Site 4, Unit 1 Coopies Field Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6JT

Retrospective change of use from storage and distribution (Use Class B8) to a car showroom (Sui Generis)

Change of Use Northumberland County
25 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03406/FUL

Town Foot East Woodburn Hexham Northumberland NE48 2SH

Proposed change of use of existing redundant stone barn to form one dwelling, with associated access, car parking and amenity space.

Full Application Northumberland County
25 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03399/FUL

Buildings East Of 6 Callaly High Houses Whittingham Northumberland

Conversion of former agricultural building to one dwelling plus ancillary buildings, associated drainage works and access improvements.

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03279/FUL

Land South West Of Abbotswood Ponteland Northumberland

Retrospective: Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use, erection of a timber stable building and installation of a gravel access track us...

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03374/FUL

A point on the north side of the U5011 road suitable for cars to allow other traffic to pass.

A passing place on the U 5011 for cars to let other traffic pass. Constructed to NCC bellmouth specification tarmac on crushed stone. Change of use fr...

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03373/FUL

A point on the north side of the U 5011 road suitable for a car passing place.

A passing place on the U 5011 for cars to let other traffic pass. Constructed to NCC bellmouth specification tarmac on crushed stone. Change of use fr...

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03375/FUL

Point On South Side Of U5011 Northumberland

Proposed passing place on the U 5011 for cars to let other traffic pass, constructed to NCC bellmouth specification tarmac on crushed stone. Change of...

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03388/FUL

86 Regent Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1LX

Change of use from a 10-bedroom Use Class C3 dwelling house to 4 residential flats (3x 1-bedroom and 1x 2-bedroom) and new roof-light window

Full Application Northumberland County
23 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03314/FUL

Berwick Youth And Community Centre 5 Palace Street East Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1HT

Proposed amendment of planning & listed building consent for the conversion of former community building to create 5 new homes and construction of 2 n...

Full Application Northumberland County
23 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03319/FUL

Land North Of Broadwood Hall Allendale Northumberland

Conversion of redundant farm buildings to create 3no dwellings, alterations to access and installation of sewage treatment plant

Full Application Northumberland County
22 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03360/FUL

15 Station Street Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7JN

Change of use of building currently comprising approximately two-thirds Class E and one-third Class F2 use, to a single unified Class E use throughout...

Full Application Northumberland County
21 Sept 2026 Registered 26/02484/FUL

Twelve 06 Public Convenience High Street Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6DR

Completed two-storey shipping-container building for use as a restaurant/cafe, including associated external alterations, entrance steps, accessible r...

Full Application Northumberland County
18 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03309/FUL

Hugh Joicey C Of E Aided Primary School Ford Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2QA

Conversion of existing outbuilding to create Nursery / Pre-school accommodation + associated works

Full Application Northumberland County
17 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03285/COU

Bates Cottage Post Office Holywell Whitley Bay Northumberland NE25 0LW

Change of use from Sui Generis to Class C3 Dwellinghouse, including the incorporation of the property into adjoining Forge cottage

Change of Use Northumberland County
17 Sept 2026 Registered 26/00842/FUL

Ye Old Forge Tearooms Greenhead Garage Greenhead Brampton Northumberland CA8 7HE

Demolition of existing tea room building and replacement with new two-storey tea room building set back slightly further into site to allow for additi...

Full Application Northumberland County
16 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03281/FUL

1 Letham Shank Cottages Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1UX

Alterations and extension to dwelling house and change of use of agricultural land to garden

Full Application Northumberland County
15 Sept 2026 Registered 26/02893/FUL

Land North Of Bridge End The Peth Allendale Northumberland

Retrospective: Change of use of land from garden/allotment to garden for the occupiers of Bridge End Cottage

Full Application Northumberland County
15 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03262/FUL

Land West Of 2 South Farm Cottages Wingates Main Road Wingates Northumberland NE65 8RW

Conversion of disused barn/outbuilding to single residential unit

Full Application Northumberland County
14 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03211/FUL

Todburn Steel Slaley Northumberland NE47 0DH

Demolition of modern agricultural buildings, conversion of traditional outbuildings to a house with extension to provide gym, plant room, workshop, st...

Full Application Northumberland County
11 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03212/LBC

Todburn Steel Slaley Northumberland NE47 0DH

Listed Building Consent - Demolition of modern agricultural buildings, conversion of traditional outbuildings to a house with extension to provide gym...

Listed Building Consent Northumberland County
10 Sept 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/03208/LBC

Swarland Hall Cottage Coast View Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JF

Listed Building Consent - Dismantling and removing the non-original rear and side extensions and associated works; Construction of new rear and side e...

Listed Building Consent Northumberland County
9 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03204/FUL

Rose Cottage 1 Redstead Cottages Christon Bank Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3EU

Single storey kitchen extension and replacement of conservatory with sunroom extension to the rear of the property and conversion of garage to create ...

Full Application Northumberland County
9 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03189/FUL

Land North West Of Greenside Grange Hartburn Northumberland

Conversion of two agricultural buildings (Barn A and Barn B) to form seven dwellings, together with associated access, parking, drainage, landscaping ...

Full Application Northumberland County
8 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03127/COU

Deadwater Farm Deadwater Kielder Northumberland NE48 1EW

Change of use from residential dwelling (class C3) to children's home for up to four persons (class C2).

Change of Use Northumberland County
7 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03140/FUL

39 Marlow Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2RQ

Conversion of 4no bed dwelling to two flats

Full Application Northumberland County
3 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03101/FUL

20 Dene Grove Seghill Northumberland NE23 7EP

Change of use to Class C2 small care home

Full Application Northumberland County
2 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03037/FUL

24 Castlegate Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1JT

Proposed alterations to form access to rear of premises, alterations to retail shop and create ancillary accommodation

Full Application Northumberland County
28 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/03010/FUL

79 East Acres Widdrington Station Northumberland NE61 5NT

Installation of outbuilding and change of use to commercial gym and creation of pedestrian access (Amended)

Full Application Northumberland County
27 Aug 2026 Registered 26/02487/FUL

The Health Centre Gas House Lane Low Stanners Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1SR

Change of Use of former medical centre into a Special Education Needs and Disabilities School

Full Application Northumberland County
24 Aug 2026 Registered 26/02973/FUL

14 - 26 Church Street Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1DY

Change of use and conversion of existing building to provide three self-contained residential dwellings, comprising 1 studio apartment, 1 one-bedroom ...

Full Application Northumberland County
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02952/FUL

15 Westfield Crescent Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6XA

Change of use of section of back-lane to form part of residential curtilage and enclosure by extending existing boundary fence (retrospective)

Full Application Northumberland County
20 Aug 2026 Registered 26/02945/CUD

Baileys Of Alnwick 49 - 51 Bondgate Within Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1HZ

Notification of Prior Approval for change of use from former insurance and estate agency offices to C3 residential to create 1 x 2 bedroom flat and 1 ...

PA Comm, Busi, Serv to Dwellinghouse Northumberland County
19 Aug 2026 Registered 26/02828/FUL

Kielder Playing Field (Amenity Land At Kielder, Hexham) Southend Butteryhaugh Hexham Kielder NE48 1HG

Temporary change of use of part of an existing recreational open space to a construction site compound, including temporary cabins, storage, parking, ...

Full Application Northumberland County
18 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 23 Oct 26/02930/FUL

Flying Horse Flat 78 Waterloo Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 1DG

Change of use from first floor residential unit over public house to beauticians

Full Application Northumberland County
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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