Abington Vale, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abington Vale, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Abington Vale
Abington Vale is a residential area located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, approximately 2 miles north-east of the town centre. Situated just north of the A45 road and alongside the River Nene, it offers a strategic position for both commuting and local amenities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Northampton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,976 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 009C
Crime Statistics
203 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 65
- shoplifting: 40
- anti-social-behaviour: 39
- criminal-damage-arson: 12
- vehicle-crime: 10
- other-theft: 9
- burglary: 8
- drugs: 8
- other-crime: 5
- robbery: 4
- public-order: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abington Vale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abington Vale.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abington Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Abington Vale.
- - 32 Dulverton Road Northampton NN3 3AZ
Proposed two storey side & single storey front, rear & side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Park Gates 76 Abington Park Crescent Northampton NN3 3AL
Removal of cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Non material amendment to include the installation of 2no. air source heat pumps to planning permission 2025/1740/FULL (Internal and external alterations to The Cottage, Conversion of units 1 and 2 to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to include the installation of 2 no. air source heat pumps to planning permission 2025/1740/FULL (Internal and external alterations to The Cottage, Conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Discharge of Conditions 3 [EV Charging], 5 [Biodiversity Enhancement], 10 [Ecology] and 11 [Cycle Parking/Bin Details] of Planning Permission 2025/1740/FULL [Internal and external alterations to The C
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Discharge of Conditions 3 [Access Gates] and 4 [Window & Door Details] of Planning Permission 2025/1742/LBC [Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to The Cottage, units 1 and 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 64 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Fell large conifer tree located on property boundary to be removed for safety reasons as it is pushing onto the stone wall along the high street of Weston Favell village. The stone wall cracked due to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 24 Weston Way Northampton NN3 3BL
Proposed first and second floor extension above existing garage and proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 68 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, NN3 3AL
Variation of condition 2, as follows: Both Plots are now to be constructed of brickwork (no render) Photovoltaic solar panels on the side and rear elevations of Plot 1 and the rear of Plot 2, A reconf
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 68 Abington Park Crescent Northampton NN3 3AL
Discharge of Conditions 3 [External Materials], 10 [EV Charging] and 11 [Refuse Storage] on Planning Permission WNN/2023/0475 [Erection of 2No Single Storey Dwellings and Associated Parking and Access
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 64 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Discharge of Condition 4 (Stone Sample Panel) on Planning Permission 2025/1297/FULL [Conversion of existing attached outbuilding to create habitable space to include external alterations]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Listed building consent for internal alterations and replacement kitchen door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 524 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN3 3HY
Erection of 4no. dwellings with associated access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 33 Bridgewater Drive Northampton NN3 3AF
Non-Material Amendment is sought to change the roof design and rear dormer. Reduce size of rear extension rooms. Remove extra front door to application 2024/3180/FULL [Two storey rear extension, singl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - The Standings 91B High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Proposed carport with storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 4 Crediton Close Northampton NN3 3AJ
Two storey side extension and alterations to existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Abington Vale in Northamptonshire
Abington Vale is a residential area located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, approximately 2 miles north-east of the town centre. Situated just north of the A45 road and alongside the River Nene, it offers a strategic position for both commuting and local amenities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Northampton district.
Property prices in Abington Vale show an average sale price of £330,976, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Abington Vale area recorded 203 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Abington Vale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Abington Park, Weston Favell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abington Vale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abington Vale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abington Vale
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Abington Vale. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Abington Vale.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Abington Vale were full planning applications (25), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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