Planning application
2026/1548/LDP
4 Swallow Close Northampton NN4 0QL
Proposal
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for conversion of existing garage into office/gym
As published by the council, reference 2026/1548/LDP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Mar 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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20 May 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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27 Jul 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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2026/2485/HH Awaiting decision
4 Swallow Close Northampton NN4 0QL
Single-storey rear garage extension. Garage to be converted under approved application 2026/1548/LDP.
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2026/1819/FULL Granted
35 Grangewood Northampton NN4 0QN
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and garage conversion with front porch extension
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2026/2318/HH Awaiting decision
3 Collingcroft Close Northampton NN4 0BN
Extension and conversion of existing garage
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2026/2585/NMA Granted
26 Penn Gardens Northampton NN4 0QX
Non material amendment to widen the front first floor Juliette balcony to 2025/3810/NMA and planning permission 2024/4554/FULL (Proposed single storey front extension and first floor extension over existing garage)
Other lawful development applications
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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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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2026/2502/LDP Granted
45 Grendon Walk Northampton NN3 6EP
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's care home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of two children.
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2026/2030/LDP Refused
25 Bengal Lane Greens Norton NN12 8BE
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for use of garden shed for appointment only dog grooming business