Lawsons Farm, Whittonstall
5
Potential Homes
0.3
Hectares
2022
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Lawsons Farm, Whittonstall is a brownfield development site covering 0.29 hectares in Northumberland. The site has potential for up to 5 new homes.
The site has full planning permission, granted on 22/09/2022.
Planning Details
- Status
- permissioned
- Permission Type
- full planning permission
- Permission Date
- 22/09/2022
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- 9807
Additional Notes
Rural farmstead which comprises a range of agricultural buildings from various eras. This includes some traditional stone and slate buildings that date back to late 1700s. These structures have been adapted and added to over time to suit changing farming practices. Some of these structures are now no longer needed and are available for redevelopment. An application for alteration and conversion of a number of stone buildings to provide 5 dwellings was permitted in 2022 (21/03212/FUL). Development commenced in 2022. To date, 3 units have been completed with the final 2 forecast for completion in the coming five years.
Nearby Brownfield Sites
What is Brownfield Land?
Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.
Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 23/12/2025