Commenting On Planning Applications

All planning applications are publicised either by a Site Notice, neighbour notification, or a notice in the local press.  Details of applications are also published on this website.

The statutory Planning Register, which lists all current planning applications and past decisions, is published on this website and is available for public inspection during office hours at the National Park Authority's offices at Hexham.  Copies of all applications will be available for inspection during normal office hours at the National Park Authority's headquarters at Eastburn, Hexham (for details see our who to contact page).

The Site Notice, Neighbour Notification Letter and Press Notice will contain details of where and when the application is available for inspection, how to make comments on it and the statutory 21 day period for making comments.

Where people are genuinely unable to visit the National Park Authority's offices at Hexham to view plans, and are not able to access plans electronically, arrangements can be made for details of the proposal to be sent out to them.

Representations, either supporting or opposing a planning application, may be submitted by post or by e-mail.

All letters of representation received will be kept on the planning application file which is available for public inspection, and may also be published ( with appropriate safeguarding of sensitive personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act ) on the Authority's website.  In general, letters of a confidential nature will not be considered as part of the determination process.  All non-confidential letters of representation will be made available to Members when they meet to consider the application.  All those who have made representations on an application will be notified of the decision and of any subsequent appeal to the Secretary of State.