The South East Planning Committee of Northumberland Council met on Monday 10 August 2026. The meeting's agenda included the determination of planning applications and an update on Section 106 agreements.

Determination of Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to consider planning applications, with a specific application detailed for determination.

Change of Use at The Trap Inn, Station Road, North Broomhill

The application for 26/01842/FUL concerned the change of use from a snooker room to a shop, and the alteration of existing windows to doors at The Trap Inn, Station Road, North Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9UT. The report indicated that officers recommended granting planning permission for this proposal. The application was presented to the committee because the applicant was Councillor Scott Dickinson.

The report detailed that the proposal involved subdividing part of the existing public house to create a small, community-focused retail unit selling convenience goods, household essentials, and locally produced Northumberland food, drink, gifts, and crafts. External alterations were limited to replacing existing windows on the front elevation with doors to provide customer access. The shop was intended to operate from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

The report assessed the proposal against various policies within the Northumberland Local Plan 2016-2036 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Key considerations included the principle of development, design and visual character, amenity, ecological impact, and highway safety. The report noted that the site was located within Broomhill/Togston, identified as a Service Village, and the proposal was seen as supporting the retention and enhancement of local services. The Highway Authority raised no objection, and no objections were received from neighbours.

S106 Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on Section 106 (S106) agreements. This report, a monthly summary, detailed the agreement, monitoring, and collection of S106 contributions within Northumberland during the previous month, June 2026. The report listed several new legal agreements completed, including contributions towards Coastal Mitigation Service and Biodiversity Net Gain.