Boughton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boughton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 2,300 (2021) · Area: 553.4 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton North
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton.
- 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 Boughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Boughton.
- 26/01012/TELNOT - T-Mobile Mast 99532 Tuxford Road Garage Tuxford Road Boughton
Replacement of 3 antennas. Removal of 6 MHAs and the installation of 3 MHAs inc associated ancillary equipment on the existing monopole. Instalation of 1 cabinet and 1 GPS node at ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 456 Obelisk Rise Northampton NN2 8TY
Oak tree at the back of my property. Need to trim it back from my boundary fence and from over my garage flat roof. Blocking light from my property also as very high.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Butchers Butchers Lane Boughton NN2 8SH
T2 and T3: Beech Tree - Pull back by 4 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Butchers Butchers Lane Boughton NN2 8SH
T1 TPO: Copper Beech Tree - Crown raise by 4 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Southfields 3 Obelisk Close Boughton NN2 8RX
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension including internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Stable Lodge Boughton Park Boughton NN2 8SQ
2 large Scot’s pines situated to the side of stable lodge, showing signs of decline, both trees be removed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Old House Church Street Boughton NN2 8SG
Proposed Timber framed garden gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Glen Cottage Butchers Lane Boughton NN2 8SH
T 1 Weeping Willow. To pollard to previous collars, T 2 Weeping Willow. To pollard to previous collars.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory Church Street Boughton NN2 8SG
Repairs and installation of new 6.7 mm vacuum glazing to ground floor windows (W1-W4); replace existing early 19th century through to late 20th century first floor windows (W5-W9) with windows to matc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 18 Ash Rise Northampton NN2 8SB
Proposed two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Hawking Tower Boughton Park Boughton NN2 8SQ
To remove approximately 2sq meters of stone from above the doorway and rebuild to the original line using the same stone. Replacement of the upper section of the limestone head (original has separated
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land At Spring Close Boughton Northampton NN2 8SJ
Change of land use to form 4no. new residential dwellings, attenuation pond, and landscaping for pedestrian and vehicle access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Hollies Gate, 18 Church Street, Boughton, NN2 8SF
Proposed replacement windows to front and side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - The Whyte Melville Church Street Boughton NN2 8SG
T1 YEW Reduce crown height and spread by approximately 2m T2 SYCAMORE Remove lateral limb over car park to source
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Boughton Village Hall Butchers Lane Boughton NN2 8SH
Construction of a front access ramp with an overhead canopy; replacement of existing facade panelling with new cladding; replacement of the main entrance door and window frames; and installation of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - The Beeches 8 Spinney Close Boughton NN2 8SD
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 no. self-build dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 5 Swedish Houses Humfrey Lane Boughton NN2 8RN
Removal of regrowth on 1 x Leyland Cypress TPO: DA 435 - G3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage, Church Street, Boughton, NN2 8SG
Replacement of existing windows and new garage door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Beechwood Moulton Lane Boughton West Northamptonshire NN2 8RG
Proposed two storey rear extension, replacement conservatory, extension to and first floor over existing garage, changes to fenestration and materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Stable Lodge Boughton Park Boughton West Northamptonshire NN2 8SQ
Creation of new opening within external stone façade to receive conservation glazed doorset.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Boughton in Northamptonshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boughton a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boughton. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Boughton
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Boughton were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 9 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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