How long do planning decisions take near Dodford?

The average planning decision time near Dodford is 30 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 Dodford?

The planning approval rate near Dodford is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dodford?

The most common type of planning application near Dodford is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dodford?

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Dodford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dodford, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Dodford

Dodford is a quaint village located in West Northamptonshire, England, just north of the A45 road and 1.5 miles west of Weedon. With a population of 203 as recorded in the 2011 Census, the civil parish spans approximately 1,384 acres and is bordered to the east by the historic A5 trunk road, following the route of the ancient Roman Watling Street. Its proximity to junction 16 of the M1 motorway and its location 3.5 miles east of Daventry make it an attractive area for planning applications and development.

Population: 153 (2021) · Area: 586.5 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dodford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dodford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Dodford.

- Porch House, Main Street, Dodford NN7 4SX
Conversion of the concrete barn to self-build residential accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Porch House, Main Street, Dodford NN7 4SX
Conversion of stone barn and stables to residential accommodation. [Concrete Barn to be considered under FULL]
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Porch House, Main Street, Dodford, NN7 4SX
Listed building consent to convert the stone barn and stables to residential accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-20
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- Dodford Manor London Road Dodford West Northamptonshire NN7 4SR
Internal works to include additional en suites, window repair, an additional staircase and log burner (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Dodford in Northamptonshire

Dodford covers an area of approximately 586.5 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 Dodford a particularly low-crime area.

Dodford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union and Oxford Canals. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Dodford

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Dodford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 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 Dodford.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dodford were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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