Cottingham, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Cottingham
Cottingham is a historic village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, with roots tracing back to Roman times. Notably recorded in the Domesday Book and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, it lies to the north-west of Corby and falls under the administration of Corby borough. As of the 2011 census, Cottingham had a population of 906, reflecting a slight decline from 912 in 2001, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 955 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cottingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cottingham.
- 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 Cottingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Cottingham.
- 26/00484/LDP - 9 Water Lane Cottingham LE16 8XU
Oak framed garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-20 - - 9 Water Lane Cottingham LE16 8XU
Oak framed garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 9 Bury Close Cottingham LE16 8XF
T1 Willow cut back to boundary no amendment T2 Sycamore Group cut back to boundary no amendment T3 Sycamore cut back to boundary only to a height of 5 to 6 metres T4 T6 Conifers cut back to boundary n
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 10 Mill Road Cottingham Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8XP
Application to discharge the section 106 Planning Obligation of Planning Permission CO/90/192
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 6 Blind Lane Cottingham North Northamptonshire LE16 8XE
Demolition and reconstruction of existing collapsed boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 2A Church Street Cottingham North Northamptonshire LE16 8XG
Division of existing flat to create separate Studio Flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details - - 9 Church Street Cottingham North Northamptonshire LE16 8XG
Details Pursuant to Planning Conditions 1,2 and 3 (materials and window/ door frame detail) of Planning Permission NC/23/00253/DPA (19.09.2023).
Status: Conditions | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Hunting Lodge Mews High Street Cottingham North Northamptonshire LE16 8YN
T1- sycamore - Crown lift to 6 meters to clear wires T2 sycamore - Crown lift to 6 meters to clear wires G1 -Mixture of sycamore and elder clear wires T3 - yew- Fell T4 sycamore - Crown lift to 6 mete
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 35 Main Street Middleton Northamptonshire LE16 8YU
In the rear garden of the property stands a large Thuja tree adjacent to the rear of the garage and marked on the attached map as T1, the tree is multi stemmed and is too large for its location next t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-06-25
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A brief summary of Cottingham in Northamptonshire
Cottingham is a historic village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, with roots tracing back to Roman times. Notably recorded in the Domesday Book and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, it lies to the north-west of Corby and falls under the administration of Corby borough. As of the 2011 census, Cottingham had a population of 906, reflecting a slight decline from 912 in 2001, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 955 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Cottingham show an average sale price of £256,969, 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 Cottingham a particularly low-crime area.
Cottingham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bringhurst, East Carlton, Cottingham and Middleton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cottingham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cottingham 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 Cottingham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cottingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cottingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Cottingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cottingham were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Middleton planning applications
- East Carlton planning applications
- Bringhurst planning applications
- Drayton planning applications
- Great Easton planning applications
- Carlton Purlieus planning applications
- Rockingham planning applications
- Caldecott planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.