Old Rectory, Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
Pending
2026/0377/LBC
Description
Conversion of detached garage to home study space and replacement of roof.
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Historical activity at this location
40 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Reduction to 1 x Thuja Plicata
2024
Approved
Removal of 1 x Cedar of Lebanon (TPO 201–G2)
2024
Approved
Crown Reduction of 1 x Grey Poplar Tree
2024
Approved
Removal of 1 x Sycamore
2024
Approved
Removal of Conifers
2024
Approved
Reduction of Yew, Conifer and Sycamore - TPO 201-G2
2024
Approved
Removal of 1 x Sycamore Tree
2024
Approved
Removal of Lime Tree
2023
Approved
2 x mature Beech trees (Copper & European) which require a crown lift. Removal of lower b…
2021
Approved
T1 Lime - Removal
2020
Approved
T1 Sweet Chestnut - Reduction or removal due to proximity to neighbouring property
2020
Approved
TPO 201 - G2: 1no Lebanon Cedar and 1no Deodar Cedar - General inspection to identify and…
2020
Approved
Removal of 3no trees (1no Fir, 1no Dawn Redwood and 1no Deodar Cedar)
2020
Approved
Various tree works
2019
Approved
4no Conifers/Hedge - Removal of hedge and stumps
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Oldways 7 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Works to 1x Malus, 1x Cherry, 1x Pine, 1x Mulberry, 1x Birch and 1x Yew within a conserva…
2025
St Anthonys Cottage 2 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Conversion of a former Church Hall to a two-bedroom dwelling house with associated intern…
2025
Approved
20 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Significant reduction of two intertwined conifers
2025
Approved
8 Church Walk Northampton NN3 9ED
Works to 3x Yew tree, 1x Silver birch and 1x Walnut
2024
Approved
5 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Reduction to 1 x Pine Tree & 1 x Bay Tree
2024
Approved
9 Church Walk Northampton NN3 9ED
Replacment gate and increase of boundary wall height (retrospective)
2024
Approved
4 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Removal of 1 x Ginkgo (Maindenhair tree)
2024
Approved
6 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Removal of 1 x Laurel
2024
Approved
9 Church Walk Northampton NN3 9ED
Remove 1 x Holly Tree & 1 x Japanese Maple Tree Reduction to 1 x Apple Tree
2024
Approved
The Byrn 3 Manor Farm Road Northampton NN3 9EB
Removal of 1 x Cupressus
2024
Approved
The Catholic Presbytery 1 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Removal of 5 x Leylandii trees
2023
Approved
3 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
T1 and T2 Sycamores - Reduce the crowns in height and spread by approximately 4 metres. T…
2023
Approved
19 Elwes Way Northampton NN3 9EA
Works to 2x Leylandi, 1x Hazel, 1x Alder and 1x Greengage in the conservation area
2023
Approved
4 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
T1 Beech - Reduce crown by approx 2m, reducing growth back close to previous reduction po…
2022
Approved
Oldways, 7 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
T2 Pine - Reduce branch in contact with neighbours property by 1.5m T3 Hazel - Remove dea…
2022
Approved
The Catholic Presbytery, 1 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
T1 Sycamore - Reduce branches 1.5m away from house and the overhangs on roof
2022
Approved
The Catholic Presbytery, 1 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
T1 Holly - Removal
2022
Approved
5 Elwes Way Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 9EA
T1 Poplar - Remove to ground level T2&3 Conifers - Reduce heights by approx 1.5m T4 Willo…
2022
Approved
Old Rectory Elwes Way Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 9EA
T1 & T2 Evergreen Oaks and T3 Cedar - Removal of trees infected with leaf-miner (Phyllono…
2022
Approved
8 Church Walk, Northampton, NN3 9ED
3no Mature Yew (Rear Garden) - Crown reduce (width only) by up to 1.2m 1no Semi Mature Ye…
2016
Approved
The Chantry, 8 Church Walk, Northampton, NN3 9ED
Tree works to Yew, Walnut, Hawthorn & Cherry Trees at front of property
2016
Approved
The Byrn , 3 Manor Farm Road, Northampton, NN3 9EB
T1 - Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level due to close proximity to the property.
2016
Approved
Oldways , 7 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
T1 Holly; Section fell as close to ground level as possible.
2016
Approved
The Catholic Presbytery , 1 Elwes Way, Northampton, NN3 9EA
To improve light at no 29 High street - dismantle and fell to ground level 5x Leylandii t…
2016
Approved
6 Church Walk, Northampton, NN3 9ED
One large Yew tree(T1) to prune back, one smaller yew(T2) tree to be pruned.
West Northamptonshire
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#272 of 292 councils
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West Northamptonshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #125 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #139 of 292
25%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #290 of 292
75%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #290 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
177 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,812
Total decisions
182 refused in 2025