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West Northamptonshire planning applications

12,182 applications. 93% approved. 67 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 12,182 planning applications from West Northamptonshire. 3,150 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

3,150
Decided 12 months to September 2026
3,686
New applications 12 months to September 2026
1,091
Awaiting decision

West Northamptonshire takes a median of 67 days to decide a planning application, ranking 133 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 2026/3683/TCA Awaiting decision

    Park Cafe Abington Park Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 5LW

    See Site Plan and Work Specification

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3682/TCA Awaiting decision

    119 Nobottle Road Upper Harlestone NN7 4EL

    T2 - Birch - Fell to ground level in respect of proximity to adjacent building.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3681/TCA Awaiting decision

    6 Bugbrooke Road Kislingbury NN7 4AY

    Dead damson plum in front garden needs to be completely removed as risk if failure and falling. Large eucalyptus tree in back garden, pruning reduction by 10-20% to reduce sail effect in high winds and advised by tree surgeon. Large non native conifer tree in back garden to be removed. Roots causing damage to patio, causing lifting and further growth may impact foundations of the house. Also affecting growth of health Ash tree close by. Medium large non native conifer in back garden with significant lean and lifting root ball at risk of falling to be completely removed.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3677/TCA Awaiting decision

    Clare House Stockwell Lane Hellidon NN11 6LG

    T1, T2, T3 are 3 x semi mature sycamore trees located to the boundary stone wall to the front of the property. These trees are self set and the owner would like them removed before they cause damage to their wall.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3679/TCA Awaiting decision

    18 Mount Pleasant Yardley Gobion NN12 7TL

    Tree - Ash, Works: Removal of Ash tree and stump. (Please refer to additional supporting documentation [2026_09_No18_Tree Removal.PDF] & (2026_09_09_Ash_Tree.PDF).

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3674/TCA Awaiting decision

    Langdale House Old Forge Lane Preston Capes NN11 3TD

    1 x Blackthorn tree. Completely fell this small tree, self seeded tree, as it has outgrown its location and is a potential danger to both the property and the oil tank.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3676/TCA Awaiting decision

    Three Trees The Green Newnham NN11 3HB

    T1 semi mature Lawson cypress requires a reduction in height of around 3m to allow the owners to maintain the tree at a manageable height. T2 mature Lawson cypress which needs to be felled as it is getting too large for its location.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3672/TCA Awaiting decision

    Abbey Lodge Main Road Farthinghoe NN13 5PB

    T1 Common Horse Chestnut - Reduce extended lateral branches in the mid-upper canopy by up to 4m. Thin canopy by 15%. Raise canopy to 3m above ground level T2 Sycamore - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level. T3 Sycamore - Remove two lowest branches encroaching into driveway back to stem

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3673/TCA Awaiting decision

    Beech Hill 27 High Street Flore NN7 4LL

    T20 Liquidambar; Fell to ground level. T23 Oak; Remove major deadwood and leave 0.5 metre stubs except for over animal shed. T27 Ash; Reduce to a height of approximately 9.0 metres retaining lower growth where possible. 1 No. Orchard Plum; Crown reduce by approximately 1.0 metre laterally and reduce in height to balance, pruning to suitable growth points to retain the flowing lines of the canopy. 8 No. Apple within Orchard; Crown reduce by between 1.0-1.5 metres in height as appropriate for the size of the tree and reduce laterally to balance, pruning to suitable growth points to retain the flowing lines of the canopy. Crown clean removing all dead, diseased, dying, crossing, rubbing and duplicate branches. 6 No. Plum within Orchard; Crown reduce by between 1.0-1.5 metres in height as appropriate for the size of the tree and reduce laterally to balance, pruning to suitable growth points to retain the flowing lines of the canopy. Crown clean removing all dead, diseased, dying, crossing, rubbing and duplicate branches.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3671/TCA Awaiting decision

    Rookery Barn 1 Puddledock Silverstone NN12 8FE

    T1, T2 which consists of a Smoke bush, Purple leafed cherry (both currently standing approximately 4.5m in height), to prune by approximately 1.2-1.5m to improve health, balance and aesthetics of the trees. T3, T4, T5 which consists of 3 snake bark maple trees (all currently standing approximately 6.5m in height), to prune by 1.5-2.5m to improve health, balance and aesthetics of the trees. T6, T7, T8, T9, T10 which are 2 maples and 3 silver birch trees (all currently standing approximately 4.5m in height), to prune by approximately 1m-1.5m to improve health, balance and aesthetics of the trees. All tree work to be done to BS3998 British Standards.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3618/HH Awaiting decision

    Sunbank Cottage 7 Blacksmiths Lane Eydon NN11 3PF

    Installation of electric vehicle charger to external wall of garage.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/3602/TCA Awaiting decision

    Rookwood Main Street Bradden NN12 8ED

    To fell 1x Elder Tree within a conservation area

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3600/TCA Awaiting decision

    Playing Field St Crispin Berrywood Road Northampton

    Works to x15 Lime and x1 Lawson Cypress and to fell x1 Horse Chestnut within a conservation area

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3601/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Hall Farm Close Brixworth NN6 9AB

    Works to 1x Maple and 1x Robinia Tree within a conservation area

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3599/TCA Awaiting decision

    Aynhoe Park House Aynho Park Aynho OX17 3BQ

    To fell 1x Beech and works to 1x Silver Birch within a conservation area

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3553/PNHPD Awaiting decision

    36 Station Road Cogenhoe NN7 1LU

    Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) for proposed demolition of existing rear projection and erection of new single storey rear extension extending 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, maximum height of 3m and height at the eaves 2.65m.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/3573/TCA Awaiting decision

    Holly Bank Beech Hill Hellidon NN11 6LH

    Works to 2x Whitebeam and to fell 1x Crab Apple and 1x Hawthorn within a conservation area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3597/TCA Awaiting decision

    19 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AW

    Works to 1x Robinia tree within a conservation area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3595/TCA Awaiting decision

    Wheelwrights Main Street Charlton OX17 3DP

    To fell 1x Cherry tree within a conservation area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3598/TCA Awaiting decision

    Lyddon Lodge 14 Thorpe Road Chacombe OX17 2JA

    Works to 1x Cedar within a conservation area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3574/TCA Awaiting decision

    Spencer House 19 High Street Crick NN6 7TS

    To fell 1x Willow within a conservation area

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3614/PA Awaiting decision

    Warehouse Unit Parsons Road Daventry NN11 8NF

    Prior approval [Under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the GPDO] for the installation of a PV array on the roof of an existing warehouse at Apex Park.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/3558/TCA Awaiting decision

    29 Abington Park Crescent Northampton NN3 3AD

    To fell 2x Lawson Cypress within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3557/TCA Awaiting decision

    Moascar 28 Abington Park Crescent Northampton NN3 3AD

    To fell 2x Lawson Cypress and 1x Cedar Storm within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3559/TCA Awaiting decision

    Dews Garden Kelmarsh Road Clipston LE16 9RX

    To fell 1x Lawson cypress within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3536/TCA Awaiting decision

    22 High Street Deanshanger MK19 6HB

    To fell 35 Conifer trees within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3560/TCA Awaiting decision

    Wheatsheaf Barn Banbury Lane Culworth OX17 2AX

    Works to 1x Walnut, 1x Robinia, 1x Ironwood and to fell Cherry Trees within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3572/TCA Awaiting decision

    Virginia Cottage 2 South Street Woodford Halse NN11 3RF

    Works to 2x Sycamore,1x Conifer and to fell 1x dead tree within a conservation area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3484/LBC Awaiting decision

    Oak Cottage 6 West End Welford NN6 6HJ

    listed building consent for the removal of stable block and car port and replace with a garage with log store. Single storey rear extension,timber board cladding to existing extension. New skylight in kitchen, and extractor fan in gable wall. Replacement access gates. Retention of 3 no double glazed ground floor windows to front elevation, installation of underfloor heating and other internal alterations

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/3480/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Old Toll House Norton Junction Long Buckby Wharf NN6 7PE

    Works to 1x Willow, 1x Robinia and 1x Prune Hawthorn tree.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3479/COND Awaiting decision

    Land East Of Towcester Road Northampton

    Discharge of Condition 12 (Verification Report) of planning permission WNN/2021/0029 (Outline Planning Application (All Matters Reserved except Access) for the development of up to 60no dwellings (Use Class C3), including affordable housing with new vehicular access, open space, children’s play area and associated infrastructure).

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3448/TCA Awaiting decision

    Yew Tree House 8 The Green Abthorpe NN12 8QP

    Fell Eucalyptus Tree to ground level

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3639/COND Awaiting decision

    The Stables Delapre Abbey London Road A508 Northampton NN4 8AW

    Discharge of Condition 9 (Travel Plan) of Planning Permission 2024/2521/FULL. (Development and refurbishment of vacant stable yard buildings to provide community and business space with a well-being focus. Existing 5 no. buildings to be refurbished and retrofitted. Demolition of 1 no. 20th century toilet block and 1 no. corrugated metal lean-to. Creation of 5 no. structures adjoining existing structures. All new proposals are single storey. Refurbishment of existing 'apple barn' has a 1st floor. New services and landscape treatment throughout. Refurbishment of existing two storey cottage into office use. Internal changes only).

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3637/TPO Awaiting decision

    299 Welford Road Northampton NN2 8PW

    T5 - Mature Beech to remove the tree for reasons detailed in the Tree Survey report.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3634/TPO Awaiting decision

    24 Penfold Drive Northampton NN3 9EQ

    T1 - Beech - Reduce all round by 3-4m to provide adequate clearance to property and reduce loading on weak unions.T2 - Pine - Fell to ground level and plant a more suitable tree in a more suitable location due to proximity to neighbouring property and to reduce excessive shading to neighbour and homeowner

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3473/PND Awaiting decision

    Land to the South Blakesley Road Adstone NN12 8DT

    Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the above Order) for an agricultural building principally used for the storage of grain

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/3623/COND Awaiting decision

    47 Semilong Road Northampton NN2 6BT

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Refuse Facility) and Condition 5 (Cycle Parking) of Planning Permission 2026/0858/FULL.Change of use from a 5 bedroom house of multiple occupancy (Use Class C4) dwellinghouse to a 7 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3437/NMA Granted

    5 Thirlmere Close Daventry NN11 9EG

    Non material amendment to include a side door into garage to planning permission 2026/0038/FULL (Erection of a single storey rear extension with internal arrangements)

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/3438/TCA Awaiting decision

    Fairfield Lodge 1 Northampton Road Welford NN6 6HP

    ID1: Carry out a maximum 2.5 metre lateral and height crown reduction. Crown lift to maintain 3 metres above ground level and reduce away from property

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3622/TPO Awaiting decision

    Yew Tree House Church Walk Northampton NN3 9ED

    T1 and T2 Yew. Cut back the lateral branches encroaching onto the roof only by approximately 1 metre due to their proximity to the roof.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3607/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Old Forge Teeton Road Ravensthorpe NN6 8LS

    Works to 2x Lime Tree and 1x Photinia hedge subject to TPOs

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3604/TPO Awaiting decision

    Ri Cruin Grange Lane Pitsford NN6 9AL

    Works to 1x Chestnut subject to a TPO

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3405/TCA Awaiting decision

    Wallow Bank Farmhouse 41 Byfield Road Chipping Warden OX17 1LE

    G1 is a row of Conifer hedging. We are seeking permission to reduce the ends of this Conifer hedge by up to 5m to lower it to the same height as the retained hedge. The hedge is currently 4m tall from ground level. The ends of this hedge line have not been maintained.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3380/TCA Awaiting decision

    Station House 9 Station Road Woodford Halse NN11 3RB

    Remove (fell) to near ground level TG1 Lawson Cypress x 4

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3613/ADV Awaiting decision

    Unit 11 Old Station Road Towcester NN12 6QU

    Installation of four internally illuminated Subway signs fitted to the west, north and east external elevations, and one set of built-up internally illuminated Subway letters mounted on support bars to the south external elevation.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/3610/S73 Awaiting decision

    25 Manor Road Brackley NN13 6ED

    Removal/Variation of Condition 13 Details of landscaping including hard surface areas, pavements, pedestrian areas and steps (S/2018/0281/COND) to replace with tarmac to planning permission S/2016/1802/FUL (Demolition of existing redundant garages; demolition of garage building and erection of 8 residential units)

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/3583/COND Awaiting decision

    Sunny Lodge House Murcott Long Buckby NN6 7QR

    Discharge of Conditions 5 [Archaeology] and 7 [Landscape Management Plan] of Planning Permission DA/2019/0800 [Construction of a new dwelling - Plot 2 enabling development]

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3581/COND Awaiting decision

    Old Dairy Farm Main Street Upper Stowe NN7 4SH

    Discharge of Conditions 7 [Hedgerow Mitigation Strategy] and 8 [Biodiversity Method Statement] of Planning Permission 2025/2097/FULL [Building for agricultural use with vehicular access and hardstanding (retrospective) to include demolition of the welfare area]

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3577/COND Granted

    Claret Car Park Edgar Mobbs Way Northampton

    Discharge of condition 23 (Battery Store and LV Distribution) for planning permission 2025/3548/MAF - Development of 70 one and two-bedroom relocatable self-contained modular accommodation units (Sui Generis). Comprising residents’ community hub, laundry and site office, equipped children’s play area, PV Battery Store and other supporting site infrastructure.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3402/PND Awaiting decision

    Adams Barn Preston Capes Road Maidford NN12 8HF

    Seeking approval [under schedule 2, part 6, class A of the above order] for the erection of a steel portal-framed agricultural building.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Prior approval

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 2026/1782/106V Granted

    Land at Waters Lane Middleton Cheney

    Deed of Variation Request to S106 Agreement dated 30th March 2021 accompanying Planning Permission S/2020/0441/MAO

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3343/COND Granted

    1 High Street Byfield NN11 6XQ

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (Scaffolding Method Statement), 5 (Material Method Statement) and 6 (Material Sample) of planning permission 2025/3985/LBC (Listed Building Consent to take down and rebuild the existing red brick chimney, repairing and re-pointing the existing stonework at 1 High Street Byfield NN11 6XQ).

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 2026/3167/TCA Granted

    Amenity Land Wellingborough Road Northampton

    T1 - Remove to a 1m stump due to a split from an included union where the 2 primary branches split from the main stem

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3240/TCA Granted

    Wellbrook Lodge Well Lane Staverton NN11 6WL

    Remove crab apple tree

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/2910/HH Granted

    18 Church Street Charwelton NN11 3YT

    Alterations to stone retaining wall adjacent to driveway on east elevation. A slight curve will be introduced to allow improved access to the driveway. (Part Retrospective)

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/2962/HH Granted

    Frogsleap, 5 Clarkes Way, Welton NN11 2JJ

    Rear extension, reconstruction of garage to create two storey accommodation, photovoltaic panels to rear roof slope, air source heat pump, and hard landscaping works to rear.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 2026/0391/LBC Granted

    18 Church Street Charwelton NN11 3YT

    Listed building consent to make alterations to stone retaining wall adjacent to driveway on east elevation. A slight curve will be introduced to allow improved access to the driveway. (Part Retrospective)

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/1458/FULL Granted

    Land at 73 Fulford Drive Northampton NN2 7NU

    Construction of 2no. 1 bedroom dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/1668/LBC Granted

    2 Astrop Road Kings Sutton OX17 3PG

    Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the casement elements of three dormer windows on a strictly like-for-like basis

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/1666/FULL Granted

    9 Astbury Close Daventry NN11 4RL

    Erection of a single storey garden office.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2000 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 11,068 decisions from West Northamptonshire between 2000 and 2026, part of 12,182 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 9,518 granted against 578 refused. The busiest single year was 2022, with 3,503 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • S/2000/0931/P Granted

    Furtho Manor Farm Northampton Road Old Stratford

    Change Of Use Of Barn From Agriculture To Use Class B1 (Business)

    Decided 20 Nov 2000 Full applications
  • S/2001/0915/P Granted

    181 Watling Street Towcester

    Change of use of part of ground floor from use class B1 (office) to A1 (retail) (ancillary use to butchers) at rear

    Decided 9 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • S/2001/1449/P Granted

    The Loundes Station Road Blisworth

    Erection of an open dutch barn for storage purposes

    Decided 7 Jan 2002 Full applications
  • S/2001/1455/P Granted

    The Cottage Furtho Manor Farm Northampton Road Old Stratford

    Demolition of existing cottage and erection of detached bungalow with attached garage

    Decided 4 Apr 2002 Full applications
  • S/2002/0434/P Granted

    53 London Road Roade

    Attached garage at side

    Decided 8 May 2002 Full applications
  • S/2002/0567/AG Withdrawn

    Furtho Manor Farm Old Stratford

    Agricultural building for storage and livestock.

    Decided 21 May 2002 Prior approval
  • S/2002/0753/P Granted

    Furtho Manor Farm Old Stratford

    Erection of an agricultural building.

    Decided 1 Aug 2002 Full applications
  • S/2002/1196/P Granted

    The Fox & Hounds 71 High Street Deanshanger

    Change of use of outbuildings from store to 3 No. guest bedrooms

    Decided 30 Oct 2002 Full applications
  • S/2004/0709/A Granted

    169 Watling Street Towcester

    Siting of 1 No. non-illuminated projecting shop sign

    Decided 15 Jul 2004 Advertising
  • S/2004/1283/P Refused

    Selby House 167 Watling Street Towcester

    Change of use of land at rear of property to car park including creation of hardstanding.

    Decided 9 Nov 2004 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,329 42%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 778 25%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 1,043 33%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does West Northamptonshire decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, West Northamptonshire decided 3150 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in West Northamptonshire?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 67 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many West Northamptonshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 3150 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 42% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 67% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has West Northamptonshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 11068 decisions from West Northamptonshire between 2000 and 2026, out of 12,182 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in West Northamptonshire?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 438 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on West Northamptonshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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West Northamptonshire: 12,182 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 3,150 decided, 93% approved, median 67 days to a decision. 3,686 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 11,068 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.