Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Castle Ashby
Castle Ashby is a charming village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of Northamptonshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a small population of 111 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for those interested in planning applications related to rural development and local governance.
Population: 117 (2021) · Area: 802.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 046B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Ashby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Ashby.
- 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 Castle Ashby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Castle Ashby.
- - Estate Office Compton Road Castle Ashby NN7 1LJ
Works to Ash tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 31 Denton Road Castle Ashby NN7 1LF
To remove 1x Cupressocyparis leylandii
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Compton Estate Ltd 3-4 Compton Road Castle Ashby NN7 1LF
Extensive work to trees following a comprehensive aboricultural risk assessment. Work required and reasons why are detailed in Appendix 1 of the accompanying risk assessment report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 25 Compton Road Castle Ashby NN7 1LF
Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to hotel letting rooms for wellness retreat (Use Class C1) including new small bathroom window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Castle Ashby House, Road To Castle Ashby House, Castle Ashby, NN7 1LQ
Variation of conditions 2 & 7 of approved WNS/2022/0430/FULL [Extension of village car park to provide 26 additional spaces] to relocate 2 parking spaces and remove two column lights with seven replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire
Castle Ashby is a charming village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of Northamptonshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a small population of 111 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for those interested in planning applications related to rural development and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 117 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Castle Ashby covers an area of approximately 802.3 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 Castle Ashby a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Ashby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Castle Ashby. 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, Castle Ashby 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 Castle Ashby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Castle Ashby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castle Ashby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castle Ashby were tree works (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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