Planning applications in NN4
We hold 1,572 planning applications for the NN4 postcode area, 163 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by West Northamptonshire.
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Recent applications in NN4
Conversion of existing dwelling into 3no. self-contained one-bedroom flats
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the above Order) for installation of a roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) array.
Conversion of dwellinghouse to 2 no. 1 bedroom flats.
T04 - Hornbeam. Slight lean on the tree towards the pathway and the houses. Raised soils to the side and rear of the tree, and evidence of past failures to the branches and resulted in decay on the stem, low canopy close to the pathway. Soil under tree is dry and cracked but no signs of movement. Low branches (3m) obstruct pedestrian access. Stem/limb decay. Inadequate stem. Recommendation - Crown lift to 3 m for pedestrian clearance. Crown reduce by 7m. Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 - European larch. Dying tree leaning out towards the pathway. 95% dead. Looks like back section has lifted up and yew tree has stopped it from failing. Tapped the rear section and a dull sound. Dieback - poor foliage. Dead wood. Stem/limb decay. Inadequate stem. Recommendation - Fell tree. T06 - Horse chestnut. Close to the 10th tee, compacted soils and exposed tree roots, stem of the tree has bacterial canker. Exudates.Bark necrosis. Pests and Diseases: Bacterial Canker of Horse Chestnut Recommendation - Fell tree. T07 - Horse chestnut. 3 stems all infected and dying back. Bark necrosis. Dieback - poor foliage. Dead wood. Pests and Diseases: Bacterial Canker of Horse Chestnut. Recommendation - Fell tree. T08 - Norway maple. On the edge of the tee. Low branches (3m) obstruct pedestrian access. Recommendation - Crown reduce 4m both trees
Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of part of former garage annexe as separate dwelling, including right hand ground floor bay and upper floor
Discharge of Condition 10 [Emergency Access] of Planning Permission 2024/2521/FULL [Development and refurbishment of vacant stable yard buildings to provide community and business space with a well-being focus. Existing 5 no. buildings to be refurbished and retrofitted. Demolition of 1 no. 20th century toilet block and 1 no. corrugated metal lean-to. Creation of 5 no. structures adjoining existing structures. All new proposals are single storey. Refurbishment of existing 'apple barn' has a 1st floor. New services and landscape treatment throughout. Refurbishment of existing two storey cottage into office use. Internal changes only]
Two storey rear extension
Discharge of Condition 9 (Travel Plan) of Planning Permission 2024/2521/FULL. (Development and refurbishment of vacant stable yard buildings to provide community and business space with a well-being focus. Existing 5 no. buildings to be refurbished and retrofitted. Demolition of 1 no. 20th century toilet block and 1 no. corrugated metal lean-to. Creation of 5 no. structures adjoining existing structures. All new proposals are single storey. Refurbishment of existing 'apple barn' has a 1st floor. New services and landscape treatment throughout. Refurbishment of existing two storey cottage into office use. Internal changes only).
Erection of 3m High fence around the schools Multi Use Games Area and the installation of 3m high timber posts to delineate an outdoor classroom/learning space. Installation of raised flower beds.
Discharge of Condition 17 (Ground Bourne Vibration) of planning permission 2025/0056/MAF (Erection of a replacement distribution warehouse with ancillary offices and servicing structures (Use Class B8) up to 17,782m2 (GEA ) with the provision of vehicle, motorcycle and cycle parking and manoeuvring areas, landscaping, ground remodelling works, sustainable drainage, utilities provision, engineering operations and other associated works at Blaise Pascal House 100 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 7YP)
Discharge of condition 23 (Construction Drainage Details) of planning permission 2025/0056/MAF (Erection of a replacement distribution warehouse with ancillary offices and servicing structures (Use Class B8) up to 17,782m2 (GEA ) with the provision of vehicle, motorcycle and cycle parking and manoeuvring areas, landscaping, ground remodelling works, sustainable drainage, utilities provision, engineering operations and other associated works at Blaise Pascal House 100 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 7EH)
First floor side extension.
1No illuminated building sign
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use of land to provide a continuation of the established Gardens of Rest
Change of use from Post Office (Use Class E(a)) to Takeaway (Sui Generis))
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, garage conversion & internal alterations plus formation of larger driveway.
Loft conversion over the existing Garage to facilitate bedrooms above, re-location of entrance door to dwelling with a new porch area created. Dormers (that match existing) to front elevation and flat roofed dormer to rear.
Proposed extension above the existing garage and a two-storey side extension.
Outline application [all matters reseved] for the demolition of existing buildings, erection of up to 118,500sqm of industrial floorspace for storage and distribution (Use Class B8) and general industrial use (Use Class B2), and associated infrastructure. Accompanied by an EIA
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under schedule 2,part 1,class J of the above order) for Installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system, comprising of 293 x 450w modules, totalling 132 kWp.
Guidance on a drainage repair, tree roots running through drain pipes.
Replacement of 3no. first floor and 1no. ground floor wooden double glazed windows (retrospective)
Listed building consent for replacement of 3no. first floor and 1no. ground floor wooden double glazed windows (retrospective)
T1 - Yew Tree Fell to ground level too large for area. T2 - Multi Stem Weston Red Cedar fell to ground level. Replant with new trees in better area of garden.
1 x Apple Tree at rear of property. Full removal due to development of Bracket Fungus in the last 4 weeks. Although within the conservation area, it has little amenity value to the surrounding area.
T1: Yew Tree - Fell to ground level as tree is too large for the area and very close to the wall and garage T2: Multi Stem Weston Red Cedar - Fell to ground level as tree has outgrown the area and is pushing the wall down and leaning towards the garage
T1. 1 No. Spruce; with 3 co-dominant stems. Reduce all 3 stems, including leaning stem, by approximately 50% (by approximately 5m), to reduce sail effect and end weight, helping to lessen loading on co-dominant union and mitigate the risk of structural failure. T2. 1 No. Lawsons Cypress; re-profile / reshape crown to shape reducing limbs back to suitable growth points to shape, by 1 - 1.5m.
Lawful development certifcate for proposal of removal of existing conservatory and construction of a new single storey rear extension.
Seeking prior approval [under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above order] for a larger home extension 5m x 3.30m x 2.85m to the rear
TPO 237 - T7 Horse chestnut (T642) - cut the ivy at the base TPO 237 T8 Lime (T643) - remove epicormics from the base up to the first major union to allow visibility and remove deadwood to prevent injury if it was to fail TPO 237 - G4 - (working from north to south on trees that require works) chestnut (T644)- removal of epicormics from base to 3m and remove deadwood. Lime (T646) that has previously been felled - remove epicormics. Chestnut (T649) remove epicormics from base to 3m. Lime (T653) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and remove deadwood. Lime (T654) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and remove deadwood. Horse chestnut (T656) - remove deadwood. Sweet chestnut (T658) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and cut back from the fence to give a 1m clearance to prevent any future damage. Lime (T659) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and remove deadwood TPO 237 - G5 - (working from north to south on trees that require works) - Lime (T645) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and crown raise to 2.4m. Hawthorn (T647)- removal of epicormics from the base to the first major union and crown raise to 2.4m over the path. Ash (T648) - Clear lamp column giving a 1m clearance to allow light to the path and remove deadwood. Lime (T651) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m. Oak (T652)- Clear lamp column giving a 1m clearance and remove deadwood. Lime (T655) - removal of epicormics from base to 3m and remove deadwood. The removal of epicormics are to improve visibility for both cars and pedestrians, crown raises to allow pedestrians to walk under the trees without having to duck and deadwood removal to reduce the risk of failures on a target.
Conversion of existing care accommodation (close care and staff areas) to alternative care accommodation, incorporating two additional dementia care beds and one assisted living unit.
Non material amendment to widen the front first floor Juliette balcony to planning permission 2025/4554/FULL (Proposed single storey front extension and first floor extension over existing garage)
Listed Building Consent for the installation of internal secondary glazing to existing single-glazed sash windows, together with associated draught-proofing, overhaul and limited like-for-like repairs where required.
Works to 2x Sycamore trees. T1 - To make the tree less oppressive. T2 - To prevent damage to the roof and satellite dish.
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the above Order) to install 9694 No. monocrystalline silicon solar photo-voltaic modules over curved metal trapezoidal roof pitched roof.
Trees along London Road on the Delapre Abbey side are to be crown raised to 2.4m and cut back from the footpath to allow full use of the footpath adn stop pedestrians having to duck under the trees, cleared away from lamp posts and street signs. Any tree that is encroaching the carriageway will also be crown raised to 5.2m
Removal of the existing fence and inclusion of a new 1.8m high timber fence
Erection of summer house in rear garden - retrospective
Advertisement Consent for installation of a single externally illuminated fascia shop sign.
Non Material Amendment to utilise approved brick type on plot 276 & 277.(Condition 6 (external facing materials) of permission N/2019/0048 (Reserved Matters Application pursuant to Outline Planning Permission N/2013/0338 (Sustainable Urban Extension for up to 1,000 dwellings; local centre; primary school; community uses; associated infrastructure improvements and highway access from Landimore Road and Newport Pagnell Road) for Phase One development comprising 385no dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space areas)
Demolition of side garage and erection of part single storey/part two storey extension to side, new covered entrance porch and alterations to site frontage to provide parking and turning area
Maintenance works done to Field Maple (T1), Sycamore (T2) and Rowan tree (T3) to provide clearance from the branches and highway.
Single storey front and side extension with garage conversion
Construction of new two-storey office building on hardstanding within site
13 - fell dead/dying trees, 3 - monolith dying trees with a view to keep them as high ecological value but keeping people safe, 8 - reductions required for safety, 9 - split branches to be cut back to unions, 13 crown lifts to either 2.5m or 5.2m depending on the location of the tree, 1 tree to be cut back from a lamppost, 1 tree t be cut back away from a wall to prevent future damage, 76 - deadwoods, 11 to have ivy cut off the trees, 55 trees to have their epicormics removed
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the above Order) for demolition of general purposed timber framed agricultural buildings which have reached the end of their economic life and are proposed to be replaced with a new agricultural building.
Single storey rear/ side extension to create an open plan kitchen dining space.
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class B of the above Order) for a general purpose agricultural building.
The spreadsheet attached includes all the works but below is an overview. Overview: 6 dead/dying trees require removing due to risk of failure, 3 trees require cutting back from a building to prevent future damage, 3 trees require a reduction to prolong their life, 6 snapped branches need removing, 42 require deadwooding, 42 will have their ivy cut
Discharge of Conditions 3 [Reduction of Fence Height from 1.8m to 1m], 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]