7 Chestnut Avenue Northampton NN4 6LA

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by West Northamptonshire

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 16 Sep 2026

   Status changed to 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10)

   Previously 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10).

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Northamptonshire took a median of 69 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Northamptonshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Northamptonshire decided householder applications in a median of 76 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Resthaven Road Northampton NN4 6LR

  2026/2829/TCA Submitted 13 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  T1. 1 No. Spruce; with 3 co-dominant stems. Reduce all 3 stems, including leaning stem, by approximately 50% (by approximately 5m), to reduce sail effect and end weight, helping to lessen loading on co-dominant union and mitigate the risk of structural failure. T2. 1 No. Lawsons Cypress; re-profile / reshape crown to shape reducing limbs back to suitable growth points to shape, by 1 - 1.5m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 3 Resthaven Road Northampton NN4 6LR

  2026/2362/TCA Submitted 8 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Works to 2x Sycamore trees. T1 - To make the tree less oppressive. T2 - To prevent damage to the roof and satellite dish.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 3 Resthaven Road Northampton NN4 6LR

  2024/4541/TCA Submitted 27 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Pruning works to 1 x Sycamore & 1 x Silver Birch

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Wooldale Road/Berry Lane Roundabout Northampton NN4 6NA

  2026/1817/ADV Submitted 14 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  Advertisement consent to install four identical, non-illuminated roundabout sponsorship signs. Each sign will be installed facing an entrance to the roundabout and not conflict with any existing traffic street furniture.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 23 Saffron Close Northampton NN4 0SG

  2025/4702/FULL Submitted 27 Oct 2025 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Saffron Close Northampton NN4 0SG

  2026/2451/HH Submitted 4 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Removal of the existing fence and inclusion of a new 1.8m high timber fence

  Awaiting decision Householder 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/2282/HH Granted

  The Thatched House Manor Road Sulgrave OX17 2SE

  Replace existing front box hedge (affected by box blight) with a proposed locally sourced stone wall.

  Received 20 May, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/3539/HH Granted

  1 Milverton Crescent Northampton NN3 3AT

  Proposed first floor dormer extension to side elevation

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2026/3160/HH Granted

  15 High Street Astcote NN12 8NW

  Proposed external material changes, changes to glazing and internal alterations

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/3455/HH Granted

  Mulberry Barn Track To Littleworth Duncote NN12 8AL

  Proposed single storey side extension. Single storey garage to replace existing.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2026/3087/HH Granted

  Grange Barn 17 Heritage Farm Close Northampton NN4 6FG

  Replacement of 3no. first floor and 1no. ground floor wooden double glazed windows (retrospective)

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder