Acomb Parish Council  
In the district of Tynedale and the county of Northumberland


Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS ABOUT PLANNING
How can I contact the Planning Department?
Who makes the decision on a planning application?
Do I apply to the Parish Council for planning permission?
What is the role of the Parish Council in Planning?
My neighbour has applied for planning permission, can I see the proposed plans?
What is a material consideration?
Do I need planning permission to chop down a tree?

QUESTIONS ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Who is my MP?
Who is my MEP?
What are the responsibilities of the Parish Council?
Can I attend Parish Council meetings?

QUESTIONS ABOUT LEISURE AND RECREATION
Where can I find information about allotments?



How can I contact the Planning Department?
Tynedale Council is the authority responsible for planning decisions. You can contact them at...

Development Control and Conservation
Old Grammar School
Hallgate
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1XATel: 01434 652121
Fax: 01434 652422
Email: planning@tynedale.gov.uk
Web site: http://www.tynedale.gov.uk/residents/atozdetails.asp?serviceid=73&menu=48
The web site has information about the planning process and a number of downloadable forms for you to use. [TOP]

Who makes the decision on a planning application?
Tynedale District Council is the authority who makes decisions about planning matters. (See above for details). [TOP]


Do I apply to the Parish Council for planning permission?
No. All planning applications should be made to Tynedale District Council. [TOP]


What is the role of the Parish Council in Planning?
The Parish Council is entitled to make comments on any planning application relating to a property or development in the Parish. [TOP]


My neighbour has applied for planning permission, can I see the proposed plans?
Yes. You should visit the Planning Department at Tynedale District Council and ask to look at the plans. There is no charge for this. [TOP]


What is a material consideration?
A material consideration is a planning matter relevant to an application. The range of consideration that can be considered as material is very wide, but can include representations made by the public, comments made by statutory and non-statutory consultees, draft plans, design issues and development impacts, for example. However, loss of property value or loss of a view, for example, are not material considerations. The planning authority will decide how much weight to attach to each material consideration. [TOP]


Do I need planning permission to chop down a tree?
Under certain circumstances. Consent is required for work on trees covered by Conservation Areas or Tree Preservation orders. It is advisable to contact the Council prior to starting work on any trees to find out if they are protected. Advice is available on the Designation of TPO's. It is an offence to top, lop, fell or damage a protected tree without obtaining consent. [TOP]


Who is my MP?
Peter Atkinson, now in his fourth term as the Member of Parliament for Hexham is your local MP. You can contact him through his office at 1 Meal Market, Hexham, NE46 1NF or visit his web site at http://www.peteratkinson.org.uk. [TOP]


Who is my MEP?
Martyn Callanan is your local Member of the European Parliament. He can be contacted at...
3 Lansdowne Place
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1HR

Tel: 0191 2849902

or through his web site at http://www.martincallanan.com. [TOP]

What are the responsibilities of the Parish Council?
The Parish Council is elected to look after and serve the parish and its residents. There is information about the role of councillors here... [TOP]


Can I attend Parish Council meetings?
Yes. Parish Council meetings are public meetings. Look at the Parish Noticeboard on the Home page for details of the next meeting. [TOP]


Where can I find information about allotments?
There are no allotments in Acomb. [TOP]

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