Planning application
2026/2043/PA
20 Gambrel Road Northampton NN5 5DG
Proposal
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the above Order) for proposed development comprises a non-domestic, flat roof-mounted solar PV installation of 1512 modules are designed for the system. Each panel is rated at 455W, totaling a system size of 687.96kW
As published by the council, reference 2026/2043/PA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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18 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval not required
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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 prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
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