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House prices in North Northamptonshire Council: average £257,807, +2.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Northamptonshire Council received?
North Northamptonshire Council received 528 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does North Northamptonshire Council take to decide applications?
North Northamptonshire Council takes an average of 69 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for North Northamptonshire Council?
North Northamptonshire Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Northamptonshire Council?
Submit your representation to North Northamptonshire Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the North Northamptonshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Northamptonshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Northamptonshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 308 appeals were lodged against North Northamptonshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from North Northamptonshire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About North Northamptonshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Northamptonshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

North Northamptonshire Council serves as the local authority for North Northamptonshire, functioning as a unitary authority that combines both district and county council responsibilities. Located at The Cube in Corby, the council has been under the majority control of Reform UK following the 2025 election. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the council's structure and governance is essential. The council is currently led by Martin Griffiths (Reform UK), who has held the position since 22 May 2025. Adele Wylie serves as Chief Executive since 27 January 2024.

The council area encompasses 127 towns and villages, including Burton Latimer, Corby, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough and Kettering. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Northamptonshire Council received 528 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (202), tree works (90), discharge of conditions (69). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

308 planning appeals were lodged against North Northamptonshire Council decisions, of which 105 were allowed and 193 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for North Northamptonshire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the North Northamptonshire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.