Major housing development proposal.

Update 4/12/25

Concerns raised – Courant

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/25670827.councillor-voices-concerns-prudhoe-housing-development/

Update 20/10/25

Since the official consultation period ended work has continued in the background by the objectors and I hear the developer has also been preparing their case.

There is an outside chance that the developer will withdraw their application, but I feel this is very unlikely.

I have applied for the application to be brought before a planning committee if the developer does not withdraw their application, and the planning dept recommends approval.

I also requested that if it does go to a committee a site meeting is held, I will describe how this works at a later date if the planning application is pursued.

Both of my requests have been agreed.

I anticipate the application will go before a committee on the 9th December 2025.

See link CLICK HERE

But as always I will continue to provide updates.

What you can do –

If you have a view on the application you can still submit comments to the NCC planning dept and /or the developer.

Update 31/8/25

I had a face to fae catch up with residents leading the opposition.

Updated 3/7/25

Courant report CLICK HERE

Update 30/6/25

Residents can email comments to planningcomments@northumberland.gov.uk if there are any problems submitting via the portal.

Update 29/6/25

A site walkabout was held with concerned residents and some of the PTC Cllrs.

Onsite CLICK HERE

Update 25/6/25

Chronicle report- CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE

Sun 22/6/25

This evening I met a group of residents for 2.5 hrs who are concerned about the proposed development in Prudhoe.

They have started a petition and are encouraging people to sign it, online or in paper form – copies are at various locations around town.

But they wish to emphasis the importance of also submitting views online to the planning dept.

This is above any comments submitted to the developer at the time they sought the views of residents.

Petition

Objection against the proposed development at Highfield Lane, Prudhoe NE42 6EY, by Barrett David Wilson Homes. Ref: 25/01971/FUL.

We wish to register our objection to plans that have been submitted to Northumberland County Council to build 65 dwellings on land adjacent to Highfield Lane. We are objecting to the application for the builidng of any property on the proposed site on the grounds of safety and environmental concerns. The main objections are highway safety and increased traffic impact. Environmental and conservation impact. The refusal of previous planning applications and Appendix A in the SHLAA 2024 document which states that the proposed site is not suitable, not available, not achievable and discounted for housing.

Opened for signatures: 19.06.25

Click here to sign the e-petition-

Land To East Of School
Highfield Lane
Prudhoe
Northumberland

Full planning application for the construction of 65no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated landscaping, access arrangements, parking and infrastructure.

Application Reference: 25/01971/FUL

For further information or to comment on the proposal, please use this link: CLICK HERE

You can make a comment to:

  • support an application
  • object to an application
  • make a neutral comment (to raise a concern)

The planning application is part of a formal legal process.

Information about planning process CLICK HERE

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Banking hubs are needed asap

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/bankinghubs

https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Change-Labour-Party-Manifesto-2024-large-print.pdf   Page 35

https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/bank-accounts/labour-banking-hubs-next-parliament

Branch finder

https://www.lloydsbank.com/help-guidance/everyday-banking/banking-near-you.html

https://www.lloydsbank.com/help-guidance/everyday-banking/banking-near-you.html

https://uk.virginmoney.com/branch-finder/

https://www.natwest.com/search-results/locator.html

A senior Northumberland County Cllr is demanding that the Labour party accelerates its manifesto pledge made leading up to the general election which was held around 500 days ago 

County Cllr Gordon Stewart who represents Prudhoe South is a NCC Cabinet member said

‘Small local businesses are the lifeblood of our towns and villages, and are suffering directly and indirectly with the mass withdrawal of traditional banks from our high streets, it is putting additional stress on so many, both financially and on their time to carry out their work.

I am grateful to the banks who have retained a presence throughout Tynedale even in a reduced form, but banking hubs would be a great boost to so many communities’

He added ‘ I hear of residents travelling long distances, some on public transport to use a face to face bank out of County, and then they are spending money in that towns shops before travelling back to their home area, a double whammy for local shop keepers,

Every penny counts these days for residents or businesses. with utility prices increasing, National insurance contributions damaging business and the general outlook for the economy with unemployment fears becoming a reality’

 Cllr Stewart said ‘ Northumberland should be at the very top of the list of areas to have banking hubs, due to its rural nature, poor connectivity, along with an aging population who are not comfortable transacting  online’

Consultation

Your views are sought re parking on and close to front street.
Please take part in the consultation-
https://consultation.appyway.com/northumberland/order/64d67875-50c4-436a-b198-9991ce4bc70e
The way people shop and carry out their business has changed over the last few years.
The Council car parks in Prudhoe will remain FREE of charge unlike many areas around the country.
But the changes under consideration are to help people ‘nip in and shop’ and local business benefit from this.
So please take part in the consultation.
VisitPrudhoe #ShopLocal #UseItOrLoseIt