Planning Applications
Lynemouth Parish Council - as a statutory consultee of Northumberland County Council (NCC) - is asked to comment on all planning applications within the Parish. The County Council must take into account, but not necessarily follow, the views or recommendations of the Parish Council.
Northumberland County Council has received the following application(s) for planning permission:-
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 - Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010
DECISION:
Planning Ref:
Contact:
Date:
Proposal:
Location:
Applicant:
Application No.
CONSULTATIONS:
NONE AT PRESENT
Please contact the case officer if you require any further information or are unable to submit comments within the prescribed time.
Observations by:
View the document online at:
http://publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk/online-applications/
Observations to planningcomments@northumberland.gov.uk
The Parish Council is consulted for its local knowledge but does not determine a Planning Application. This is the role of the planning committee at NCC (made up of County Councillors) or sometimes by the planning officers using delegated powers. Their decisions are based upon Planning Policies set out in the Local Plan, Planning Policy Statements (PPS) and Government Guidance.
How do I view the plans?
For further details, contact Northumberland County Council, Planning Department from Monday to Friday 10am until 3pm. Contact Central Registry Team on (01670) 622632.
What do I do if I have an interest or want to object to a Planning Application?
First you must view the plans and supporting documentation. If you wish to object you must write to, or email NCC and send a copy to the Parish Clerk so that we are aware of your views. Unless you have valid planning reasons, your letter will be wasted.
Listed below are reasons for objecting to a particular application:
•Highways – access/roads unsuitable for the development (where access is a relevant consideration.
•Loss of light – dependent on the size/siting of the development to a neighbouring property’s principal windows (can they be directly looked into?)
•Design/size/scale/materials of proposal in relation to the existing property, neighbouring properties and general location.
•Effect on/loss of protected trees or listed buildings
•Setting listed buildings on Conservation Area.
•Noise, fumes, smell or loss of privacy.
•Risk of flooding as a result of the proposal.
•Loss of a valuable facility if dealt with in the local plan.
Things which are not normally planning considerations include:
•Loss of view/aspect.
•Personal matters relating to the specific applicant.
•Changes to land/property values.
•Personal taste with respect to the proposal.
Grazing for horses
Lynemouth residents can look forward to a reduction in the problems from horses around the village. The Parish Council is supported by the County Council in its actions against unlawful tethering of horses on its land and the creation of authorised horse-grazing sites under license so responsible owners can provide proper care for their horses.
A new environmental enforcement officer has begun work to tackle the problem of horses tethered and grazing on Council land. The County Council has appointed Jim Gardiner to deal with complaints from residents about horses tethered illegally.
He will seek to identify the owners of the horses and inform them that they cannot allow their animals to graze on council land. Owners will be given some time to find suitable places for their horses to go before being required to remove them from the council's land.
But Andy Rutherford, head of highways and neighbourhood services warned: “Once the owners are identified, if they don’t remove the horses within a reasonable timescale then we will take enforcement action and bring in bailiffs to remove the horses.”
“We have received numerous complaints, including cases of children feeling threatened by the horses and of damage to property and cars. We are determined to tackle this problem.”
Mr Gardiner, who has a wealth of experience as a former officer with the Royal Military Police, will be based at the Cowley Road, Blyth council depot.
He will also work closely with private landlords to advise on the removal of horses from their land. However he is only responsible for horses which are grazing on county Council land and not running on the highway. Neither is he responsible for animal welfare issues. These will be dealt with by the council’s animal welfare officers.
The team have a dedicated enforcement officer who deals with horses illegally tethered or straying on public authority land. Horses that are running loose or causing a nuisance on the public highway are a matter for the police.
Horse Enforcement Officer: Jim.Gardiner@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: (01670) 620228.