Market Walk Shopping Centre Market Square Northampton NN1 2DP

Pending 2026/1757/COND

Admin / procedural

Council

West Northamptonshire

Date received

3 May 2026

Date validated

3 May 2026

Postcode

NN1 2DP

Description

Discharge of Conditions 4 [Noise Assessment] of Planning Permission 2023/7939/FULL [Change of Use of Existing Building and Structures to a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E ‘Commercial, Business and Service’ and Sui Generis 'Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events' with Ancillary Facilities and External Alterations to the Market Square and Abington Street Elevations Including New Entrances, Fascias and Balconies]

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1.8/10

Planning Authority Score

#264 of 282

West Northamptonshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #280 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 75% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

West Northamptonshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

90%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #122 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #135 of 282

27%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (71%) #280 of 282

75%