Change of use applications in West Northamptonshire

There were 238 change of use applications in West Northamptonshire in the last 12 months. 22 involve HMOs. Of the 132 decided so far, 111 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Yesterday Pending 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...

West Northamptonshire
23 Oct 2026 Pending 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

West Northamptonshire
21 Oct 2026 Pending 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.

West Northamptonshire
19 Oct 2026 Pending 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...

West Northamptonshire
16 Oct 2026 Pending 2025/4122/FULL

12A Harlestone Road Northampton NN5 7AE

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

West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 Pending 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...

West Northamptonshire
15 Oct 2026 Pending 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

West Northamptonshire
14 Oct 2026 Pending 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.

West Northamptonshire
14 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3496/FULL

The Ridings Arcade The Riding Northampton NN1 1EZ

Change of use of 28 rooms of student accommodation to a 28 room house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
12 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3994/FULL

33 Winchester Road Northampton NN4 8AZ

Change of use from a C3 residential dwelling to a C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HiMO) for 6 beds, up to [6] occupants, including provision of cycle...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
8 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/4033/FULL

Manor Farm Bridle Lane Cold Ashby NN6 6EH

Conversion of an Agricultural Barn Class Q, to Residential Dwelling

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
8 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3728/MAF

Trafford House Farm Welsh Road Chipping Warden OX17 1AH

Proposed change of use of agricultural land to class F2(c) Outdoor Sport or Recreation, development of two polo pitches with associated parking and ac...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
7 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3698/FULL

8 Cranmere Avenue Northampton NN1 5SF

Change of use of an existing residential outbuilding to a small one-to-one dog grooming salon.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
7 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3197/FULL

White House Farm Cold Ashby Road West Haddon NN6 7AH

Change of use of 6 holiday lets (Class C3) to permanent residential use (Class C3)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
6 Oct 2026 3 - Case Officer Allocated (1-10) 2026/3495/LDP

37 Main Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2QT

Lawful development certificate (proposed) for use of offices (Class E(c)) as crèche/day Nurseries (Class E(f))

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
2 Oct 2026 Withdrawn 7 Oct 2026/3494/LDP

4 Farmhouse Lane Wootton Hill Farm Northampton NN4 9FG

Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use of dwelling (C3) as a care home for up to four children

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
1 Oct 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3954/PA

1 High Street Daventry NN11 4BW

Change of use of former bank [Use Class E] to 2 no. 1 bedroom, 1 person flats [Use Class C3]

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
29 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3868/FULL

Corn Exchange Greyfriars Northampton NN1 2EU

Demolition of structures and change of use of the Corn Exchange to uses comprising Class E, F.1, F.2, Sui Generis (Theatre, Nightclub, Food or Drinkin...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
28 Sept 2026 Pending 2026/3408/FULL

11 Cottesbrooke Park Daventry NN11 8YL

Change of use from class E (g)(i) offices to F1 (f) public worship or religious instruction.

West Northamptonshire
25 Sept 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3453/FULL

Dodford Wharf Farm High Street Weedon NN7 4QD

Conversion of the existing agricultural barn to form a single dwelling, with porch and single garage extension to the existing dwelling.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
25 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3172/FULL

10 & 12 Boughton Green Road Northampton NN2 7SP

Conversion of 2no 4 Bed HMO’s 5 flats flats -with two storey side extension

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3690/FULL

Abington Grove Childrens Home 58 Abington Grove Northampton NN1 4QU

Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to specialist childrens' alternative provision facility (sui generis). Demolition of garage and construction of ...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3662/FULL

54 56 Kingsley Road Northampton NN2 7BL

To convert the existing garage structure to form two admin offices and a stock room to be used in conjunction with the existing dental practice in the...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3643/FULL

Charlton House Farm Evenley Road Hinton In The Hedges NN13 5LH

Change of use and conversion of an agricultural barn into two self contained holiday letting units, together with the associated external works.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
23 Sept 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3608/FULL

Prince Rupert Farm Naseby Road Sibbertoft LE16 9UH

Conversion of brick agricultural building to a 3 bedroom holiday accommodation

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
21 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3680/FULL

11 Farraxton Square Northampton NN4 9RQ

Conversion of existing dwelling into 3no. self-contained one-bedroom flats

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
18 Sept 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3575/FULL

Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Limited Onley Grounds Farm London Road Barby CV23 8AJ

Change of use of an existing indoor equestrian arena to a mixed-use indoor sports, fitness and recreation facility, including padel and pickleball cou...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
16 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3686/FULL

48 Byfield Road Chipping Warden OX17 1TP

Conversion of a single semi-detached house into two dwellings and associated landscaping.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
15 Sept 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3452/PA

Moulton Grange Grange Lane Pitsford NN6 9AW

Prior approval [Under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO] for the change of use from agricultural building to a dwelling house (Use Class C3).

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
11 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3409/FULL

South Barn Ashby Lodge Northampton Road Welford NN6 6JE

Change of use from paddock to residential garden, new detached garage with home office over and new front porch to dwelling

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
8 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3621/FULL

Little Paddock Farm Welsh Road Aston Le Walls NN11 6UD

Use of the land for the siting of 5 touring caravans for residential occupation by HS2 workers for a period of 2 years (retrospective)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
8 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3431/FULL

19 Leeson Road Towcester NN12 6EN

Log cabin in garden, part of which is to be used for Dog Grooming and the remaining for personal use

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
8 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2503/FULL

80 St Leonards Road Northampton NN4 8DW

Conversion of dwellinghouse to 2 no. 1 bedroom flats.

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
7 Sept 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3444/FULL

Land West Of Seven Sisters Close Farthinghoe

Change of use of paddock land to residential garden

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
4 Sept 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3366/FULL

The Lamport Swan Harborough Road Lamport NN6 9EZ

Change of use of the first and second floors and part of the ground floor from office and ancillary staff accommodation to hotel rooms (Use Class C1) ...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
1 Sept 2026 Approved 16 Oct 2026/3971/LDP

71 Adams Avenue Northampton NN1 4LJ

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for Change of Use from Dwelling (Use Class C3) to Children's Care Home (Use Class C2) for up to 2No. Childre...

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) West Northamptonshire
28 Aug 2026 Approved 19 Oct 2026/3116/FULL

3 Ardington Road Northampton NN1 5LP

Change of use from Ground Floor and First Floor Flats to a single dwelling

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
27 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2989/FULL

48 Colwyn Road Northampton NN1 3PX

Conversion of dwellinghouse into 1no. 2 bedroom flat and 1no. one bedroom flat

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
26 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2943/FULL

48 Semilong Road Northampton NN2 6BU

Proposed Change of Use from 6 person HMO (Use class C4) to 8 person HMO (Sui Generis Use)

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
25 Aug 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3825/FULL

399 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EY

Change of use from a guesthouse (Use Class C1) to a residential children’s home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 no. children

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
25 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3357/FULL

Hill Farm Gayton Road Blisworth NN7 3BP

Part-Retrospective Change of Use from Arable Field to Wedding and Events Venue [sui generis]

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
24 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3276/FULL

Barn at Court House Farm Mill Lane Kings Sutton

Conversion of a redundant barn to a single residential unit

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
24 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3048/PA

48 Drapery Northampton NN1 2HG

Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the above Order) for change of use of the first, second a...

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
21 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/2937/FULL

17 Marefair Northampton NN1 1SR

Proposed change of use to first and second floors [Use Class E] to create 2.No apartments [Use Class C3] including second floor rear extension, new re...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
20 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 2026/3351/PA

Reel Tech Uk Ltd Foxlea Lodge Holcot Road Brixworth NN6 9BS

Seeking prior approval [under schedule 2, part 3, class M of the above order] for the change of use from office (use class E) to residential (use clas...

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
19 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3642/MAF

Billing Centre British Gas Plc St Peters Way Northampton

Construction of a new factory workshop attached and to the rear of Horizon House for production and logistics uses (Use Class B2 and B8), staff facili...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
19 Aug 2026 5 - Site Visit Complete (1-10) 2026/3140/FULL

Land at Weedon Lane Dodford NN7 4TA

Change of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential use and the installation of a septic tank and laying of hardstanding (Retrospecti...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
19 Aug 2026 Refused 13 Oct 2026/2552/PA

42 Henry Street Northampton NN1 4JE

Seeking Prior Approval for the Change of use from Commercial [Use Class E] to Residential [Use Class C3] [under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the ab...

Prior Approval West Northamptonshire
17 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct 2026/3043/FULL

Croft Farm Kilsby Lane Kilsby CV21 4PN

Change of use of agricultural land to a secure (fenced) dog exercise field with associated 1.8m perimeter fencing and use of the existing vehicular ac...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
13 Aug 2026 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10) 2026/3538/FULL

23 Tenter Road Northampton NN3 6AX

Change of use from industrial unit (Use Class B2) to a vehicle MOT station and vehicle maintenance site (Sui Generis) together with internal alteratio...

Full Planning Permission West Northamptonshire
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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