How long do planning decisions take near Clay Coton?

The average planning decision time near Clay Coton is 81 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 Clay Coton?

The planning approval rate near Clay Coton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clay Coton?

The most common type of planning application near Clay Coton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clay Coton?

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Clay Coton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clay Coton, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clay Coton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clay Coton

Clay Coton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire district of England, with a population of 271 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles from Rugby, Warwickshire, the village offers convenient access to the M1 motorway and the Catthorpe Interchange, linking it to the M6 and A14. This strategic location makes Clay Coton an interesting area for planning applications, especially for developments aiming to benefit from nearby transport links.

Population: 50 (2021) · Area: 2616.2 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clay Coton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clay Coton.

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 Clay Coton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Clay Coton in Northamptonshire

Clay Coton covers an area of approximately 2616.2 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 Clay Coton show an average sale price of £308,176, 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 Clay Coton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clay Coton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanford Park SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Clay Coton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Clay Coton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clay Coton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 81 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 Clay Coton were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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