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Planning applications in NN1

We hold 1,882 planning applications for the NN1 postcode area, 171 of them submitted in the past year. 87% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 59 days. The area is covered by West Northamptonshire, Kettering.

1,882
applications held
171
in the past year
87%
approved
59 days
median decision

Towns and villages in NN1

Councils covering NN1

West Northamptonshire (1,881)Kettering (1)

Recent applications in NN1

Pending
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
15 Sept 20262026/3808/TCA
28 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5ATWest Northamptonshire

T1 – RED – 5 No. Lime Trees; to re-pollard back to previous points. T2 – YELLOW – 1 No. Holly; to be removed to ground level to allow repairs on the wall to be facilitated and fire escape exits clear for use in an emergency. T3 – GREEN – 1 No. Damson; to be removed to ground level to allow repairs on the wall to be facilitated and fire escape exits clear for use in an emergency.

Pending
Listed Building Consent (Alteration)
14 Sept 20262026/3777/LBC
Royal And Derngate Theatres Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DPWest Northamptonshire

Application for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for Roof Works incl Replacement Felt, Fall Arrest System and Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Array.

Pending
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
14 Sept 20262026/3683/TCA
Park Cafe Abington Park Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 5LWWest Northamptonshire

See Site Plan and Work Specification

Pending
Full Planning Permission
14 Sept 20262026/3596/FULL
Royal And Derngate Theatres Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DPWest Northamptonshire

Application for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for Roof Works incl Replacement Felt, Fall Arrest System and Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Array.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
11 Sept 20262026/3304/FULL
University Of Northampton Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton NN1 5PHWest Northamptonshire

Erection of an ancillary storage unit to the rear of the Engine Shed

Pending
Listed Building Consent (Alteration)
11 Sept 20262026/3303/LBC
University Of Northampton Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton NN1 5PHWest Northamptonshire

Erection of an ancillary storage unit to the rear of the Engine Shed

Pending
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
8 Sept 20262026/3769/TCA
39 East Park Parade Northampton NN1 4LBWest Northamptonshire

2 x Yew Trees, growing as one - Crown reducte whole tree by 30% all over. 1 x Elder Tree - Fell to ground level, reason for work to allow more light into house

Pending
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
3 Sept 20262026/3597/TCA
19 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AWWest Northamptonshire

Works to 1x Robinia tree within a conservation area

Pending
Advertisement Consent
1 Sept 20262026/3249/ADV
Grosvenor Centre Union Street Northampton NN1 2EWWest Northamptonshire

Display of Adverts Associated to Shopping Centre at entrances off Market Square and Abington Street

Pending
Full Planning Permission
28 Aug 20262026/3116/FULL
3 Ardington Road Northampton NN1 5LPWest Northamptonshire

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

Pending
Full Planning Permission
27 Aug 20262026/2989/FULL
48 Colwyn Road Northampton NN1 3PXWest Northamptonshire

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

Pending
Full Planning Permission
24 Aug 20262026/3127/FULL
28 St Michaels Avenue Northampton NN1 4JQWest Northamptonshire

Conversion of existing basement accommodation to create two additional bedrooms within an existing 7-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), including formation of a new basement window/lightwell and associated alterations.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
21 Aug 20262026/2937/FULL
17 Marefair Northampton NN1 1SRWest Northamptonshire

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 rear roof (raised) to ground floor to create terrace to first floor and fenestration changes (Existing ground floor shop to remain as existing)

Pending
Conditions Discharge
14 Aug 20262026/3523/COND
Northampton General Hospital Billing Road Northampton NN1 5BDWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 10 [Engineering, drainage and constructional details] of Planning Permission 2025/3370/FULL [Full planning permission for the construction of a replacement Urgent Treatment Centre (Use Class C2) including covered walkway and associated hardscaping between the existing Accident and Emergency Department and Nye Bevan Block of Northampton General Hospital]

Pending
Full Planning Permission
13 Aug 20262026/3030/FULL
Gibraltar Court Barrack Road Northampton NN1 3DAWest Northamptonshire

Replacement of the existing singled glazed timber windows and single glazed wooden and composite doors with UPVC doubled glazed windows and double glazed composite and steel doors

Permitted
Conditions Discharge
12 Aug 20262026/3521/COND
35 39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AWWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 7 [Hoarding Strategy] of Planning Permission 2024/2441/FULL [Demolition of buildings at 35-45 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood St and implementation of interim restoration strategy at Buildings at 35-45 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW and 20-28 Wood Street Northampton NN1 2ED]

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
6 Jul 20262026/2843/COND
68 The Drive Northampton NN1 4SPWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Conditions 5 [Cycles], 6 [Bins] and 7 [Noise] of Planning Permission 2025/0376/FULL [Conversion of existing family dwelling house (use class C3) to 7 person house in multiple occupation ( sui generis use) with single storey side and rear extensions, rear dormer window and associated alterations]

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
26 Jun 20262026/2659/COND
The Mounts Fire Station Upper Mounts Northampton NN1 3DNWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of condition 5 (Bird Boxes) for planning permission 2025/1890/FULL - demolition and rebuild of a Garage at the rear The Mounts Fire station.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
26 Jun 20262026/2621/TCA
Apartment 2 21 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AWWest Northamptonshire

Complete removal of the tree to the right of the building the roots have caused damage to the brick wall which cannot be repaired until the tree has been removed. Trimming down of the other shrubbery.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing)
23 Jun 20262026/2717/LDE
Flat 4 91 Colwyn Road Northampton NN1 3PUWest Northamptonshire

Seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness to regularise existing use of Flat 4, 91 Colwyn Road, Northampton, as a self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
19 Jun 20262026/2539/COND
Nbc Car Park St Peters Way Northampton NN1 1SZWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 3 (Schedule of Materials) of planning permission 2026/0160/FULL (Change of use to rental vehicle premises (Sui Generis) comprising parking, storage, preparation and minor maintenance of rental vehicles, new office, new rental vehicle wash bay and associated works).

Pending
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
16 Jun 20262026/2459/TCA
Cottage 2 Abington Park Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 5LWWest Northamptonshire

Works to 1x Silk Tassel due to minor deadwood in crown.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
1 Jun 20262026/2373/HH
49 East Park Parade Northampton NN1 4LAWest Northamptonshire

Demolition and replacement of four single garages with two double garages

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
29 May 20262026/2366/ADV
Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, NN1 2EWWest Northamptonshire

1 no double sided digital Heritage Black 'D6' outdoor display unit on pedestrian area at recessed forecourt at Market Square Entrance to The Grosvenor Centre.

Permitted
Medium
Full Planning Permission
27 May 20262026/2329/FULL
90A Abington Avenue Northampton NN1 4PAWest Northamptonshire

Conversion of 1st floor 3-bedroom flat (Use Class C3) to 3 No. Self Contained Apartments for Assisted Living (Use Class C2).

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
26 May 20262026/2126/COND
Land And Lock Up Garages Barry Road Northampton NN1 5JRWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 10 (Biodiversity) of Planning Permission 2025/2196/FULL (Change of use of vacant former allotment to storage use including the retention of 5 storage containers, fence and gate (retrospective) [use class B8])

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
8 May 20262026/2099/COND
31 Abington Square Northampton NN1 4AEWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of condition 7 (Site Security) of planning permission WNN/2022/0713 (11no apartments and associated refuse and cycle storage)

Pending
Medium
Conditions Discharge
8 May 20262026/2097/COND
31 Abington Square Northampton NN1 4AEWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of condition 6 (Site Security) of planning permission WNN/2022/1078 (Additional storey to form 11 no apartment).

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
5 May 20262026/1877/TCA
Abington Park off Christchurch Road Northampton NN1 5LWWest Northamptonshire

Walnut (Juglans sp.) Significant decay at base, bark delamination at base, reduce tree to 3m standing pole and allow to decay

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
1 May 20262026/1825/TCA
Abington Park, Nbc Depot, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 5LWWest Northamptonshire

Removal of 20 x trees due to poor health and works to 163 x trees in the Conservation Area

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
1 May 20262026/1835/TCA
Abington Park Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 5LWWest Northamptonshire

Removal of 34 x trees due to poor health and works to 200 x trees in the Conservation Area

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent (Alteration)
29 Apr 20262026/2004/LBC
Welsh House 2 Newland Walk Northampton NN1 2EBWest Northamptonshire

Approx 50 metres of internal fibre telecom cable, for the Zapato Lounge.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
27 Apr 20262026/1966/FULL
23 Connaught Street Northampton NN1 3BPWest Northamptonshire

Proposed change of use of dwelling (use class C3) to House in multiple occupation (use class C4) for 4 occupants

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
27 Apr 20262026/1756/COND
Market Walk Shopping Centre Market Square Northampton NN1 2DPWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Conditions 3 [CEMP] of Planning Permission 2023/7939/FULL [Change of Use of Existing Building and Structures to a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E ‘Commercial, Business and Service’ and Sui Generis 'Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events' with Ancillary Facilities and External Alterations to the Market Square and Abington Street Elevations Including New Entrances, Fascias and Balconies]

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
27 Apr 20262026/1757/COND
Market Walk Shopping Centre Market Square Northampton NN1 2DPWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Conditions 4 [Noise Assessment] of Planning Permission 2023/7939/FULL [Change of Use of Existing Building and Structures to a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E ‘Commercial, Business and Service’ and Sui Generis 'Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events' with Ancillary Facilities and External Alterations to the Market Square and Abington Street Elevations Including New Entrances, Fascias and Balconies]

Refused
Small
Full Planning Permission
24 Apr 20262026/1956/FULL
Barclays 265-267 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4ENWest Northamptonshire

Removal of entrance canopy box structure and installation of perforated roller shutter doors

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
24 Apr 20262026/1741/COND
Caretakers House 6A Territorial Army Centre And Drill Hall Clare Street Northampton NN1 3JGWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Conditions 3 [Contamination], 4 [Contamination], 6 [Demolition & CMP], 7 [Noise Assessment] and 8 [BNG] of Planning Permission 2025/3420/FULL [Demolition of Three Existing Army Reserve Centre Training Buildings and Erection of Three New Modular, Army Cadets Buildings, for use as Offices, Drill Halls and Storage Rooms with associated exterior Canopy and Pathways

Pending
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
23 Apr 20262026/1657/TCA
Sunnyside Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BEWest Northamptonshire

Works to 1x Ash tree within a conservation area

Pending
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
23 Apr 20262026/1654/TCA
29 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DQWest Northamptonshire

Works to Yew and Prunus trees within a conservation area

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
20 Apr 20262026/1868/FULL
87 Hood Street Northampton NN1 3QTWest Northamptonshire

Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 4 bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

Permitted
Medium
Full Planning Permission
20 Apr 20262026/1873/FULL
45 Derby Road Northampton NN1 4JPWest Northamptonshire

Single storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Conditions Discharge
10 Apr 20262026/1486/COND
35 39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AWWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 3 (Interim Restoration Strategy) of Planning Permission 2024/2441/FULL. (Demolition of buildings at 35-45 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AW and 20-28 Wood Street, Northampton, NN1 2EW).

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
9 Apr 20262026/1463/FULL
24 Albion Place Northampton NN1 1UDWest Northamptonshire

Removal of rear glazed lean-to and replacement with a flat roof extension to enlarge basement level kitchen with a glazed roof lantern, fenestration changes, alteration to access steps and internal alterations

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
31 Mar 20262026/1662/FULL
Land to the rear of 34/36 Colwyn Road Northampton NN1 3PXWest Northamptonshire

Removal of existing garage, proposed block of 4No flats, including bin and cycle storage

Pending
Small
Conditions Discharge
31 Mar 20262026/1407/COND
Four Waterside St Peter's Way Northampton NN1 1PSWest Northamptonshire

Discharge of Condition 7 [CEMP- Biodiversity] of Planning Permission 2025/3347/MAF [Remediation and Enabling Works]

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees (Conservation Area)
31 Mar 20262026/1323/TCA
439 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EZWest Northamptonshire

To Fell 1x Beech Tree within a conservation area

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
30 Mar 20262026/1643/FULL
205A Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EDWest Northamptonshire

Change of use of offices [use class E] to residential [use class C3] by Conversion of offices on first & second floors to 2x flats with external rear alterations to existing extraction system

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
26 Mar 20262026/1589/FULL
4 Burns Street Northampton NN1 3QEWest Northamptonshire

Replacement of PVCu woodgrain effect windows to front of property

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing)
25 Mar 20262026/1273/LDE
123 Abington Avenue Northampton NN1 4QBWest Northamptonshire

Certificate of Lawfulness for existing continued use as a 10 persons, 8 households House in Multiple Occupation - use Class Sui Generis.

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing)
25 Mar 20262026/1274/LDE
129 Abington Avenue Northampton NN1 4QBWest Northamptonshire

Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of the property as an 8-bedroom, 10-person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis).