Byfield, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Byfield, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Byfield
Byfield is a village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of England. As of the 2011 census, the population of Byfield was recorded at 1,277, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,311 (2021) · Area: 1116.0 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £279,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 042B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Byfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Byfield.
- 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 Byfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Byfield.
- - 5A Fessey Road Byfield NN11 6XG
Removal of conservatory and construction of a detached outbuilding/garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 3 Banbury Lane Byfield NN11 6UX
Outline application (all matters reserved except for access) for a self build dwelling and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 1 High Street Byfield NN11 6XQ
Listed Building Consent to take down and rebuild the existing red brick chimney, repairing and re-pointing the existing stonework.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Haven 51 Church Street Byfield NN11 6XN
Removal of 1x yew tree subject to TPO - TPO 367
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Sundial Cottage 12 Westhorpe Lane Byfield NN11 6XB
Part demolition of existing single-storey single garage to rear. Construction of single-storey conservatory extension to rear. Construction of single-storey triple garage to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Nutwood Cottage 14 Boddington Road Byfield NN11 6UP
Replacement garage, revised driveway, retaining walls, new greenhouse, new windows to the main house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Glebe House, 46 Church Street, Byfield, NN11 6XN
Non material amendment to WND/2022/1102 (Construction of first floor side extension and installation of disabled access lift) to reposition wet room window, relocation of chimney, and internal alterat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Butterwell Cottage 10A Boddington Road Byfield West Northamptonshire NN11 6UP
Change of use of ancilliary annex to Butterwell Cottage to self contained dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 1 Bell Lane Byfield Northamptonshire NN11 6US
Single storey glazed extensions to front and side of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Byfield in Northamptonshire
Byfield is a village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of England. As of the 2011 census, the population of Byfield was recorded at 1,277, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,311 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Byfield covers an area of approximately 1116.0 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 Byfield show an average sale price of £279,830, 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 Byfield a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Byfield 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 Byfield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Byfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Byfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Byfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Byfield were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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