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Planning in Desborough

Only 4 decisions near Desborough in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Desborough in the last 24 months, from North Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Desborough

Desborough is a town and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, nestled in the Ise Valley between Market Harborough and Kettering. Historically an industrial hub for weaving and shoe-making in the 19th century, the town also has a notable connection to the Co-operative movement, which may influence local planning considerations and community developments. The town has a population of approximately 11,900 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Desborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Desborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Desborough 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Desborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Desborough.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), amendments (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Desborough?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Desborough.
What types of planning applications are most common near Desborough?
The most common type of planning application near Desborough is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Desborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Desborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.