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Planning in Boughton

Approved
96%
23 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boughton in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Boughton

Boughton is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 4 miles from Northampton's town centre. It lies along the A508 road, which connects Northampton to Market Harborough, making it a strategic area for planning applications due to its accessibility and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,300 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.

Boughton covers an area of approximately 553.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boughton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Boughton, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boughton?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Boughton?
The average planning decision time near Boughton is 91 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Boughton?
The planning approval rate near Boughton is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Boughton?
The most common type of planning application near Boughton is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Boughton?
You can search and track planning applications near Boughton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.