Abington Vale, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abington Vale, Northamptonshire.
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Planning applications in Abington Vale are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton North
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
482 planning applications found near Abington Vale.
- - 80 Abington Park Crescent Northampton NN3 3AL
Removal of 1x Oak tree and maintenance works to 1x Laurel tree due to an area of damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive Northampton NN3 3AF
Demolition and removal of existing modular classroom building and erection of a replacement single-storey educational pod with covered external learning areas, accessible access arrangements, associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 33 Bridgewater Drive Northampton NN3 3AF
Variation of Condition 2 [Approved Plans] adding a new garage attached to the side of the house to application 2024/3180/FULL [Two storey rear extension, single storey first floor front, side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - The Grange 105 High Street Weston Favell Northampton NN3 3JX
Listed building consent for installation of 2 no. 9kw air source heat pumps with associated internal works and replacement of windows to units 1 and 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 20 Lynmouth Avenue Northampton NN3 3LT
Proposed rear dormer to create loft conversion and single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 32 Dulverton Road Northampton NN3 3AZ
Proposed two storey side & single storey front, rear & side extension
Status: Rejected | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 24 Weston Way Northampton NN3 3BL
First floor extension above existing garage, single storey rear extension, roof alterations including rooflights, and erection of a 1.2m high front boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 15 Holmfield Way Northampton NN3 3BJ
Creation of 1st Floor Balcony with glazed balustrade and obscure glazed privacy screens
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 4 Crediton Close Northampton NN3 3AJ
Single-storey flat roof extension, chimney removal, internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-15
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: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 68 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, NN3 3AL
The Section 73 application seeks the 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 P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Old Rectory 48 Church Way Northampton NN3 3BX
T1 Hazel tree - Reduce all round by approximately 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-10
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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Abington Vale a particularly low-crime area.
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, 156 planning applications were submitted near Abington Vale. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Abington Vale maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Abington Vale were full planning applications (82), tree works (28), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 61 medium-scale applications, 94 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 109 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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