How long do planning decisions take near Cold Ashby?

The average planning decision time near Cold Ashby is 49 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 Cold Ashby?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Ashby?

The most common type of planning application near Cold Ashby is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cold Ashby?

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Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Cold Ashby

Population: 294 (2021) · Area: 872.2 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cold Ashby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cold 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 Cold Ashby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Cold Ashby.

- Cedars Farm Thornby Road Cold Ashby NN6 6EN
Discharge of Condition 14 [Surface water drainage] on Planning Permission 2024/0615/FULL [Construction of 2 x 3-bed & 2 x 2-bed dwellings & conversion of a barn to 1 x 2-bed dwelling with re-positione
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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- The Cedars Farm Hall Farm Thornby Road Cold Ashby NN6 6EN
Discharge of Condition 10 (Archaeological Work) and Condition 16 (CEMP) of Planning Permission 2024/0615/FULL. (Construction of 2 x 3-Bed & 2 x 2-Bed Dwellings & Conversion of a barn to 1 x 2-Bed Dwel
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Manor Farm Bridle Lane Cold Ashby NN6 6EH
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Class Q of Part 3 of the above Order) for the change of use of an existing steel portal framed agricultural building to a dwelling house (
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-22
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- Cold Ashby Hall Church Lane Cold Ashby NN6 6EG
Condition 4 of WND/2022/0738 [Joinery Drawings and Sections] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission WND/2022/0738 [Listed building consent for dem
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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- Cold Ashby Hall Church Lane Cold Ashby NN6 6EG
Condition 3 of WND/2022/0738 [Materials and Finishes] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission WND/2022/0738 [Listed building consent for demolition
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Cold Ashby in Northamptonshire

Cold Ashby is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. With a population that grew from 255 in 2001 to 278 in 2011, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.

Cold Ashby covers an area of approximately 872.2 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 Cold Ashby a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Cold Ashby

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cold Ashby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cold Ashby were discharge of conditions (2).

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