Land South East Of The Ferrers School A6 Higham Ferrers Bypass Higham Ferrers

In progress 26/01119/NMA
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
NN10 8LF

Description

NE/23/00088/REM (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale pursuant to 18/01648/OUT - Outline Planning Application on land west of the A6, Higham Ferrers, with means of vehicular access from the A6 roundabout known as the John Clarke Way Roundabout for consideration, all other matters (layout, appearance, scale and landscaping) reserved for subsequent approval, for the development of up to 300 no. new dwellings (Class C3), of which 30% will be affordable, landscaping, earthworks to facilitate surface water drainage and all other ancillary infrastructure and enabling works): Resubmission for approval of Non-Material Amendment to Reserved Matters Application at Land South East of the Ferrers School following erroneous decision on 25/00053/AMD

1.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#276 of 282

North Northamptonshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #246 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 62% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

North Northamptonshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #186 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 282
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #246 of 282
62%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #261 of 282
74%
Minor dwellings approved
111 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
24 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
90 decided
1,155
Total decisions
162 refused in 2025