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See all 56,772 planning applications since 2016, 785 in the last 90 days, from West Northamptonshire Council across 128 towns and areas and 14 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, West Northamptonshire Council decided 1,832 planning applications and approved 90%; 18% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4282/PND

Grange Farm Canons Ashby Road Preston Capes NN11 3TQ

To determine if prior approval required [under schedule 2, part 6. class A of the above order] to erect a Galvanised steel framed, agricultural type b...

Prior Notification Determination West Northamptonshire
2 days ago 2 - Valid Application (1-10) 2026/4276/FULL

Agricultural Buildings Northampton Road Welford

Construction of a single dwellinghouse.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
2 days ago 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4191/FULL

86 Bridge Street Northampton NN1 1PD

Change of use of Class E (a) (for the Display or Retail Sales of Goods) to Class F1 church (for Public Worship) Insertion to West elevation & 6No firs...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
2 days ago 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4012/HH

Farringford Harlestone Road Church Brampton NN6 8AU

Demolition and erection of a two storey side, two-storey front, single storey side and single storey rear extensions including a re-positioned vehicul...

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/3832/HH

20 Portway Drive Croughton NN13 5NA

First floor extension above an existing ground floor garage conversion, replace a front window and a rear window with a window and door set.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4277/HH

Keepers Cottage Newport Pagnell Road Horton NN7 2BX

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 2 - Valid Application (1-10) 2026/4271/HH

151A Fullingdale Road Northampton NN3 2QF

First floor side extension above existing ground floor extension

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4250/FULL

82 Northcote Street Northampton NN2 6BG

Proposed Conversion of existing dwelling to 2No. Self Contained Flats including Single storey extension and Dormer to rear

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4212/LDP

Ford Motor Company Ltd Royal Oak Way South Daventry NN11 8NT

Proposed Siting of Storage Containers Within Existing Warehouse/Industrial Premises.

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3988/FULL

Land West Of Folly Lane Little Brington

Construction of two 5-bedroom detached dwellinghouses and associated works including means of access.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2541/FULL

35 37 Clarke Road Northampton NN1 4PL

Extend existing commercial unit at the front full width and full height to match existing

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
22 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3829/HH

21 Kelmarsh Road Clipston LE16 9RX

Single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and addition of boundary fencing

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
22 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4268/HH

120 London Road Northampton NN4 8AR

Installation of a dropped kerb.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
22 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4188/LDP

102 The Medway Daventry NN11 4QX

Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Development Comprising of like-for-like replacement of the existing fire-damaged main split-pitched roof and le...

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4292/106V

Meeting Hall Fox Lane Brackley NN13 6BG

Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 19 September 2023 of planning permission 2026/0441/MAR to vary the affordable housing provision.

Section 106 (Deed of Variation) West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/3809/LDP

9 Sage Close Northampton NN3 8JY

Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use comprising of Change of use from C3 Dwelling to C2 Residential Institution.

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4235/HH

21 Draycott Close Northampton NN3 3BD

Proposed side extension with front and rear dormer

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4186/FULL

First Floor Chichele House 42 Kingsley Road Northampton NN2 7BL

Installation of air conditioning units, associated service pipework and external chiller units.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4182/LBC

Lamport Hall Lamport Lamport NN6 9HD

Listed building consent to remove existing panelled door and glazed fanlight and replace with half height door and sliding sash window above (retrospe...

Listed Building Consent (Alteration) West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/3663/HH

1 Brackley Grange Cottages Halse Road Brackley NN13 6FA

Proposed boundary fence with associated external works (retrospective)

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4181/HH

The Grange The Grove Moulton NN3 7UF

Proposed single storey and two storey extensions to create enlarged dwelling with balcony and annexe, proposed garage extension, proposed solar panels...

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4002/HH

The Old Lodge West Haddon Road Crick NN6 7SQ

Proposed single storey side extension to replace existing conservatory.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3738/FULL

78 High Street Wootton Northampton NN4 6JR

Demolition of existing double garage with the erection of a two bedroom self build bungalow with associated parking and garden areas to land at rear

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4284/NMA

381 Harlestone Road Northampton NN5 6PD

Non material amendment to amend colour of facias and soffits from black to white to planning permission 2024/4540/FULL (Development of 82 dwellings [U...

Non Material Amendment to a Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4111/LBC

Speculos Cottage 8 Hogg End Chipping Warden OX17 1JU

Listed building consent for removal of existing garage and construction of single storey boot room side extension.

Listed Building Consent (Alteration) West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4198/HH

16 Kislingbury Road Rothersthorpe NN7 3HZ

Two storey side extension, single and two storey rear extension

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3712/FULL

Stone House 20 Hartwell Road Roade NN7 2NT

New outbuilding for storage (part retrospective)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4110/HH

Speculos Cottage 8 Hogg End Chipping Warden OX17 1JU

Removal of existing garage and construction of single storey boot room side extension.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4041/FULL

Land South Of 127 Banbury Road Brackley NN13 6AY

New detached dwelling.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4224/TCA

Blisworth House Church Lane Blisworth NN7 3BX

Cut back Yew Tree due to overhanging branches to Listed Building

Works to Trees (Conservation Area) West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4279/NMA

Land at Towcester Vale Towcester

Non-material amendment for alteration of wording to conditions 3 and 29 of planning permission S/2007/0374/OUTWNS (Outline application for the creatio...

Non Material Amendment to a Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 2 - Valid Application (1-10) 2026/4176/OAC

Land North And East Of Manor Farm, Bainton Road, Bucknell

*RE-CONSULT* Outline application with all matters reserved for tourism development Including outdoor and indoor theatres, restaurants, hotels, confere...

Other Authority Consultation West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4192/TCA

Spinney Welford Recreation Ground West End Welford

In the spinney to the rear of 25 The Leys- T1-1x Ash- To prune back overhanging branches by 2-3 meter to sutiable growth points. Crown raise to 5 mete...

Works to Trees (Conservation Area) West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4134/MAR

Land West Of Halse Road Brackley

Reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale, and landscaping) for construction of 118 dwellings and associated works pursuant to outline approval (APP...

Reserved Matters Permission (Major) West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4130/FULL

4 St Georges Place Northampton NN2 6EP

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and Internal Alterations in Connection with Change of Use from a 6-Room, 6-Person HMO (Use Class C4) to a 9-Room...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2577/PND

Pavilion Victoria Park Spencer Bridge Road Northampton

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the above Order) for Controlled demolition of one single...

Prior Notification Determination West Northamptonshire
16 Oct 2026 2 - Valid Application (1-10) 2026/4201/NMA

100 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 7EH

Non-material amendment to the wording of Condition 21 (CCTV Details) to 2025/0056/MAF (Erection of a replacement distribution warehouse with ancillary...

Non Material Amendment to a Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
16 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2025/4122/FULL

12A Harlestone Road Northampton NN5 7AE

Change of use from a flat to 4 bedroom house of multiple occupancy (retrospective)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
16 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4125/PND

Potcote Farm Road To Potcote Potcote NN12 8LP

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the above Order) for general purpose agricultural buildin...

Prior Notification Determination West Northamptonshire
16 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4148/HH

57 Pleydell Road Northampton NN4 8NL

Single storey rear extension.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4165/TCA

The Old Manse 29 Mill Lane Kislingbury NN7 4BD

To fell 1x Hawthorn tree and 1x Apple Tree within a conservation area

Works to Trees (Conservation Area) West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4164/TCA

Stepping Stones Pre-school Clipston Endowed Primary School High Street Clipston LE16 9RU

To fell 1x Elderberry Tree, 1x Crab Apple Tree & 1x Holly Tree within a conservation area

Works to Trees (Conservation Area) West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4133/PA

Danes Camp Leisure Centre Clannell Road Northampton NN4 0RX

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the above Order) for installation of roof mounted solar ...

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/4129/PA

4 Suttons Walk Astcote NN12 8NP

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the above Order) for the conversion of an agricultural ba...

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4105/HH

Poplars Farm 19 Silver Street Chacombe OX17 2JR

Construction of new greenhouse

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3980/FULL

The Boat Shed Crick Wharf West Haddon Road Crick NN6 7XT

Conversion of a Nissen hut used as a workshop and storage into a part dwelling/part workshop

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3797/HH

16 Manorfields Road Old Stratford MK19 6AS

Two storey side and rear extensions

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2540/FULL

39 St Georges Street Northampton

Erection of a new detached commercial unit with associated access, parking, and external works.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
14 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4126/HH

111 Booth Lane South Northampton NN3 3EY

Porch Extension, loft conversion, raising of roof, rear dormer, rooflights (front roof slope) and rendering of property.

Householder Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
14 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3964/FULL

Part Commercial Building 173 Watling Street West Towcester NN12 6BX

Conversion of commercial space to 1No ground floor apartment with 1 parking space.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
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69daysmedian to decide15 days slower than UK
40%decided within 8 weeks26 pts below UK
92%approved2 pts above UK
363of 388UK rank for speeddown 103 places on last year

3,838 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · 3% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does West Northamptonshire Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 3,838 applications West Northamptonshire Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 69 days, and 40% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does West Northamptonshire Council approve?
92% of the applications West Northamptonshire Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from West Northamptonshire Council's public planning register (wnc.planning-register.co.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks West Northamptonshire Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 17 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on West Northamptonshire Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 56,772 planning applications from West Northamptonshire Council since 2016, each counted once: 7,190 current records, received since 16 May 2024, and 49,582 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 785 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at wnc.planning-register.co.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 17 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from West Northamptonshire: 26 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.