Planning application
2026/0881/LDP
28 Clarke Road Northampton NN1 4PW
Proposal
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential children’s home (Class C2) for maximum of 2 children.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0881/LDP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Feb 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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30 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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4 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/2897/LDE Awaiting decision
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Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of property as a 4 person house in multiple occupation
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2025/2007/MAF Awaiting decision
The Factory 64 72 Roe Road Northampton NN1 4PJ
Change of use of existing building from supported living accommodation (Use class C2) to a mixed use residential scheme comprising supported living accommodation (5 Units) and class C3 Self Contained Flats (14 units).
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2026/0556/S73 Awaiting decision
The Factory 64 72 Roe Road Northampton NN1 4PJ
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission WNN/2022/0173 to substitute the approved drawings with as-built drawings to reflect the development as constructed, including the retention of 64-72 Roe Rpart of the northern elevation, minor alterations to window openings, and associated internal and external amendments of planning permission WNN/2022/0173 (Conversion of existing factory building (Use Class B2) to 19 no self-contained flats for supported living (Use Class C2) and associated works including external alterations, formation of new vehicular access, creation of under croft parking, stopping up existing access, creation of amenity space and partial demolition)
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2026/1274/LDE Granted
129 Abington Avenue Northampton NN1 4QB
Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of the property as an 8-bedroom, 10-person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis).
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2026/1273/LDE Granted
123 Abington Avenue Northampton NN1 4QB
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing continued use as a 10 persons, 8 households House in Multiple Occupation - use Class Sui Generis.
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2026/1323/TCA Granted
439 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EZ
To Fell 1x Beech Tree within a conservation area
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In West Northamptonshire
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2026/2254/LDP Granted
39 Swansea Road Northampton NN5 7BU
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for single storey rear extension
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2026/2494/LDP Granted
2 Centenary Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2SJ
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for removal of existing bay window and construction of new single storey rear extension
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2025/4348/LDP Granted
18 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4HT
Repair and replacement of 6 internal doors within the Ground and Basement floors
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2026/2080/LDP Granted
69 Queens Park Parade Northampton NN2 6LR
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for conversion of 2 bedroom children's care home to 4 bedroom children's care home
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2026/3054/LDP Awaiting decision
33A Wrenbury Road Northampton NN5 6YG
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for change of Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to a Class C3(b) dwelling for three children living together as a single household.