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West Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 4.00 pm
April 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm West Planning Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The West Planning Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider a new housing development and receive an update on planning agreement contributions. The meeting agenda also included a review of previous minutes and a discussion on members' declarations of interest.
Determination of Planning Applications
The committee was scheduled to decide on planning applications, with the specific application for a new build two-storey house with undercroft parking at Land North of Old Tavern House, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DX, being detailed. This application, referenced as 25/03837/FUL, was to be presented for the committee's decision. Further details regarding objections or support for this application were available on the council's website.
Section 106 Agreements Update Report
A report was scheduled to be presented to the committee for their information, detailing the monitoring and collection of Section 1061 contributions within the planning process. This report covers agreements made throughout Northumberland during the preceding month.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes from the West Planning Committee meeting held on 9 December 2025 were scheduled for confirmation as a true record and to be signed by the Chair.
Disclosure of Members' Interests
The agenda outlined the procedures for members to disclose any interests they may have in matters being discussed. This included details on Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPIs) and Other Registrable Interests, as defined by the Council's Code of Conduct, and the protocols for non-participation or speaking on such matters.
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Section 106 agreements are legal obligations entered into by developers to mitigate the impact of their developments. These can include contributions towards local infrastructure, affordable housing, or environmental improvements. ↩
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