71 Derwent Drive, Northampton, NN5 7LB

1. 2 Mar 2026

   Received by West Northamptonshire

2. 5 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval not required

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Northamptonshire granted permission on 15 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Prior approval