Strawberry Fields Blacksmiths Lane Little Brington Northamptonshire

Pending 2026/1497/S73
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
NN7 4BL

Description

Variation of condition 3 (private use restriction) to amend the wording to include 'the private use of the owner and or occupier of Strawberry Fields only' of planning permission WND/2022/1000 (Construction of stable block consisting of 4 stables and 2 tie up areas, outdoor riding arena, winter turnout area and concrete yard. Amendments to parking arrangements)

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%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #280 of 282
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