Pettifers Barn 2 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by West Northamptonshire

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 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 68 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 74 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.

• The Old Cross 15 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  2025/4928/FULL Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Subdivision of 1no. dwelling and associated annexe into 2no. separate dwellings. Install 1no. air-source heat pump to 1 dwelling to replace existing oil boiler and tank system. Associated hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments.

  Refused Full applications 27 docs
  Domestic

• The Old Cross 15 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  2025/5054/LBC Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Install 1no. air-source heat pump to replace existing oil boiler and tank system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• The Old Cross 15 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  S/2019/2382/FUL Submitted 29 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (plans) 10 (details of Construction and 11(Architectural details) S/2018/0919/FUL (Detached dwelling) to move the proposed dwelling 1m to the west and make changes to the front porch and windows on the east elevation and changes to the internal layout.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Crossways 12 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  WNS/2022/0764/FUL Submitted 31 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plans..Removal of Condition 3 -Slate samples. Condition 4 Timber cladding. Condition 5 external materials (WNS/2021/0256/FUL) Demolition of garage and store. Loft conversion to include a hip to gable extension and dormer windows. Alterations to exterior of property including re-cladding facades, new windows and entrance canopy. New garage, workshop and log store to alter design (the front gable has been retained over bedroom 1 )

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 15 docs

• The Old Cross 15 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  2026/0972/COND Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 of approved 2024/1302/FULL [Enlarge 1 existing window opening, replace 2 windows and 1 external door in existing openings and minor associated internal alterations. Remove part of boundary wall to front of house. Associated landscaping works. Install new underground oil tanks]

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Cross 15 Cross Lane Helmdon NN13 5QL

  2026/3076/COND Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Brick Samples) and 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 2024/1302/FULL (Enlarge 1 existing window opening, replace 2 windows and 1 external door in existing openings and minor associated internal alterations. Remove part of boundary wall to front of house. Associated landscaping works. Install new underground oil tanks).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/2633/HH Granted

  Meryl Cottage 65 Duston Road Upper Harlestone NN7 4EH

  Erection of summer house

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/2609/HH Granted

  68 Booth Lane South Northampton NN3 3EP

  Dropped kerb

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/2711/HH Granted

  4 Oakpark Close Northampton NN3 5JG

  Ground floor extensions to a bungalow at each end of the building

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/3352/HH Granted

  12 Clumber Drive Northampton NN3 3NX

  Second-floor extension to enlarge an existing bedroom and create an additional bedroom, together with associated internal alterations including a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite. No changes are proposed to the ground floor.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2026/3081/HH Granted

  2 The Square Aynho OX17 3BL

  Installation of Heat Pump to rear.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Householder