Now updated for the new National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026). What changed

Planning appeals by council

Northumberland National Park planning appeals

Only 1 appeal was decided against Northumberland National Park in the year, which is too few to read a rate from.

Appeals decided
1
Allowed
0
Allowed rate
n/a
England
31%

What this means if you are objecting

With a sample this small, the percentage would move several points on a single decision, so we have not quoted one. The England figure below is the better guide.

Householder appeals

No householder appeals against Northumberland National Park were decided in the year. These are extensions, loft conversions and the like, appealed under a faster procedure than a full planning appeal.

Against the rest of North East

Across North East, inspectors allowed 16% of planning appeals on average. Northumberland National Park is a national park.

Other councils in North East

Every English council

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Figures cover April 2025 to March 2026 and come from the Planning Inspectorate, Decisions by LPA and decision maker, published under the Open Government Licence. Section 78 planning appeals only. “Allowed” means the inspector granted permission the council had refused. Source data.

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