Denton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denton
Denton is a quaint village and civil parish located along the A428 road, approximately 6 miles southeast of Northampton. The village features essential amenities including a primary school, a Church of England parish church, and a surgery, alongside the community hub of a village hall. While the Red Lion pub has transitioned into the Indian restaurant Mooche Walla, Denton retains its charm as a small yet vibrant community, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 743 (2021) · Area: 629.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
Website: http://www.denton-village.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Denton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denton.
- 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 Denton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Denton.
- - Church Farm 45 Main Street Denton NN7 1DQ
Horse Chestnut x 1 felling as soon as possible as dead.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Denton NN7 1DQ
Determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B (Demolition of Buildings). Demolition of stone agricultural building, located in the middle of the farmyard (s
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 1 Main Street Denton NN7 1DQ
Retrospective Advertisement consent for illuminated signaged consisting of 2No. main signs and 1No. hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Denton in Northamptonshire
Denton is a quaint village and civil parish located along the A428 road, approximately 6 miles southeast of Northampton. The village features essential amenities including a primary school, a Church of England parish church, and a surgery, alongside the community hub of a village hall. While the Red Lion pub has transitioned into the Indian restaurant Mooche Walla, Denton retains its charm as a small yet vibrant community, making it a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 743 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Denton covers an area of approximately 629.3 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 Denton a particularly low-crime area.
Denton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Denton, Brafield on the Green. 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 Denton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Denton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.denton-village.com/. 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 Denton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Denton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Denton.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Denton were tree works (4), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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