Blakesley, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blakesley, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Blakesley
Blakesley is a village located in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area, approximately 5 miles west of Towcester. Situated at an elevation of about 400 feet, it features a nearby hamlet called Quinbury End, which has become contiguous with Blakesley. This charming village presents various opportunities for planning applications within a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 541 (2021) · Area: 967.5 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blakesley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blakesley.
- 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 Blakesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Blakesley.
- - Church Farmhouse 14 Church Street Blakesley NN12 8RA
NT1 Ash - Proposal to reduce stem over-hanging neighbouring garden, to the height of the fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 3 The Green Blakesley NN12 8RD
Crown raise the line of Thuja trees running along the driveway to just above the ridge height of the stable block .
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 2 High Street Blakesley NN12 8RE
Lawful development certificate (proposed works to a listed building) for insertion of fire-rated plasterboard ceiling into attached outbuilding, replace external doors and install lime based levelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Manor House 1 High Street Blakesley NN12 8RE
To fell 4x Conifers within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 11 Barton Holme Blakesley NN12 8RJ
First floor extension over existing bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Blakesley Endowed C Of E Primary School The Green Blakesley NN12 8RD
Replacement of windows to match existing aesthetic
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Sycamore Farm 10 Church Street Blakesley NN12 8RA
Removal of 1 x Yew Tree and stump
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - The Paddock adjoining Blakesley Village Hall Blakesley NN12 8RN
Reserved Matters Application pursuant to S/2020/0642/OUT [Outline Application (Access included) Erection of a Single Self Build Dwelling] to provide layout, scale, appearance and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 8 Barton Holme, Blakesley, NN12 8RJ
Single storey rear extension and garage loft conversion with new dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Blakesley in Northamptonshire
Blakesley is a village located in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area, approximately 5 miles west of Towcester. Situated at an elevation of about 400 feet, it features a nearby hamlet called Quinbury End, which has become contiguous with Blakesley. This charming village presents various opportunities for planning applications within a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 541 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Blakesley covers an area of approximately 967.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Blakesley show an average sale price of £351,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blakesley a particularly low-crime area.
Blakesley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blakesley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Blakesley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Blakesley 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 Blakesley
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Blakesley. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blakesley.
The average decision period of 88 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 Blakesley were outline applications (4), tree works (4), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.