28 Limefields Way Northampton NN4 0SA
Pending
2026/1878/COND
Description
Discharge of Conditions 3 [Fence Removal], 4 [Cycle Parking] and 5 [Waste Bins] of Planning Permission 2025/2739/FULL [Change of use from C3 to C2 (Children's Home). Garage Conversion and construction of 1800mm Boarded Fence with Pedestrian and Vehicle Gate (part retrospective) at 28 Limefields Way Northampton NN4 0SA]
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