Search Abthorpe planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Abthorpe · updated daily · West Northamptonshire Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Old Royal Oak Slapton Hill Slapton NN12 8PEAwaiting decisionTo remove 1x Handkerchief Tree and 2x Pine within a conservation areaWorks to Trees (Conservation Area)Received 9 Oct 20262026/4061/TCA
- Chapel Cottage Chapel Lane Slapton NN12 8PFApprovedReduction works to 1x Cherry tree in the front garden of the property. Tree blocks light and could cause damage in the event of a storm.Works to Trees (Conservation Area)Received 19 May 2026Decided 18 Jun 20262026/2091/TCA
- The Old Royal Oak Slapton Hill Slapton NN12 8PEApprovedTo fell 3x Silver Birch in a conservation areaWorks to Trees (Conservation Area)Received 17 Mar 2026Decided 29 Apr 20262026/1180/TCA
- Land To East Of Brackley Lane AbthorpeRefusedPermission in principle for 2 no. dwellingsPermission in principleReceived 16 Feb 2026Decided 9 Jul 20262026/0696/PIP
- Slapton Mill Mill Lane Slapton NN12 8PEApprovedRemoval of existing annex building and erection of a new outbuildingFull Planning PermissionReceived 1 Dec 2025Decided 11 Feb 20262025/5095/FULL
Planning in Abthorpe
Only 8 decisions near Abthorpe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Abthorpe in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.
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About Abthorpe
Abthorpe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the River Tove valley in West Northamptonshire, England. Situated roughly 4 miles west of Towcester and 2 miles northwest of Silverstone, it serves as a convenient midpoint between London and Birmingham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 348 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Abthorpe covers an area of approximately 797.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Abthorpe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Abthorpe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Abthorpe has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abthorpe 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.abthorpe.net/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Abthorpe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Abthorpe.
The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).