How long do planning decisions take near Cottesbrooke?

The average planning decision time near Cottesbrooke is 54 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 Cottesbrooke?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cottesbrooke?

The most common type of planning application near Cottesbrooke is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cottesbrooke?

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Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Cottesbrooke

Cottesbrooke is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. With a population of 143 recorded in the 2011 census, this small community offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development, local services, and conservation efforts.

Population: 129 (2021) · Area: 1141.6 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cottesbrooke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cottesbrooke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Cottesbrooke.

- Home Farm Main Street Cottesbrooke NN6 8PH
Farm track to new farm building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-01
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- Home Farm, Main Street, Cottesbrooke, NN6 8PH
New steel portal frame agricultural building for the housing of livestock
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-01
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- The Green, Creaton
Tree works on The Green, The Churchyard and the New Burial Ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire

Cottesbrooke covers an area of approximately 1141.6 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 Cottesbrooke a particularly low-crime area.

Cottesbrooke has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Creaton, Cottesbrooke. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Cottesbrooke

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cottesbrooke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cottesbrooke were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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