Blisworth, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blisworth, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blisworth are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blisworth
Blisworth is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. It is situated alongside the West Coast Main Line, which connects London Euston to Manchester and Scotland, and features a partially concealed embankment. The Grand Union Canal also runs through Blisworth, with the north portal of the Blisworth Tunnel located near Stoke Road, making the area significant for both transport and planning considerations.
Population: 1,852 (2021) · Area: 761.1 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 046C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blisworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blisworth.
- 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 Blisworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
382 planning applications found near Blisworth.
- - Grafton House 1 Gayton Road Blisworth NN7 3BN
Remove and rebuild existing chimney stack. Cap five chimneys not in use with ventilation flues.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 3 Greenside Blisworth NN7 3BY
Lawful development certificate (existing) confirming the lawful use of the application site as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 31 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Discharge of Conditon 4 (External Materials) of Planning Permission 2025/1935/FULL. (Demolition of boundary wall that has been impacted by a vehicle. Removal of soil and shrubbery from behind boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Adjacent to 9 High Street, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3BJ
Removal of public payphone
Status: Permitted | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 3 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Walnut tree to rear of property. Reduce entire crown by around 1-3 metres back to previous reduction points, remove lowest lateral branch overhanging school boundary back to source and reduce school b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 78 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Single storey side extension, garden room and trellis to boundary wall (part-retrospective) & proposed front boundary wall with sliding access gate to driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Boxtree Cottage 39 Stoke Road Blisworth NN7 3BZ
Removal of existing rear extensions, raising of existing roof, new roof dormers, rear extensions and porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Old Grave Yard High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Fell/monolith 1no. Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 23 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Holly tree - reduce the size of the trees height and trim the sides.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 32 Stoke Road Blisworth NN7 3BT
Variation of condition 2 [Plans] to increase size of extension to application 2025/0870/FUL [Erection of single storey rear extension, installation of ramp at rear and erection of two additional rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 3 Blisworth Mill Gayton Road Blisworth NN7 3RZ
Listed building consent for the replacement of 5 no. aluminium framed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 3 Blisworth Mill Gayton Road Blisworth NN7 3RZ
Replacement of 5 no. aluminium framed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 14 Greenside Blisworth NN7 3BY
Single storey rear extension with part flat part hipped roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Dukes Cottage 47 Stoke Road Blisworth NN7 3BZ
T1 - Taxus Baccata - Yew - Crown reduction to reduce impact on neighbouring property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Grafton House 1 Gayton Road Blisworth NN7 3BN
Listed building consent to dismantle and rebuild existing chimney stack
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Laburnham Cottage 83 Stoke Road Blisworth NN7 3BZ
Listed building consent to remove chimney stack, rebuild and raise height in the current style.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - 3 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Removal of existing glazed canopy and construction of fully glazed extension to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 3 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Removal of existing glazed canopy and construction of fully glazed extension to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 31 High Street Blisworth NN7 3BJ
Demolition and rebuilding of boundary wall on existing foundations including blockwork and retaining materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 31 Stoke Road Blisworth NN7 3BZ
Listed building consent for installation of wall mounted EV charging point
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-04
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A brief summary of Blisworth in Northamptonshire
Blisworth is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. It is situated alongside the West Coast Main Line, which connects London Euston to Manchester and Scotland, and features a partially concealed embankment. The Grand Union Canal also runs through Blisworth, with the north portal of the Blisworth Tunnel located near Stoke Road, making the area significant for both transport and planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,852 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Blisworth covers an area of approximately 761.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blisworth a particularly low-crime area.
Blisworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blisworth, Grand Union Canal. 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 Blisworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blisworth Rectory Farm Quarry SSSI. 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, Blisworth 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 Blisworth
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Blisworth. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 128 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 Blisworth.
With an average of 128 days, decisions near Blisworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blisworth were full planning applications (17), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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