Drayton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drayton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Drayton are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Drayton
Drayton is a hamlet located in Northamptonshire, within the parish of Daventry, just ¾ mile (1.2 km) from the town centre. Primarily featuring suburban housing, it occupies the lower-lying northwestern side of Daventry, making it an important area for local planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 6,415
District: Daventry
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Drayton.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,963 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drayton.
- 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 Drayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
100 planning applications found near Drayton.
- - Cummins Engine Company Ltd Royal Oak Way South Daventry NN11 8NU
Non-Material Amendment - Manifold housing previously shown to the rear of the building has been omitted and is now located internally. • The roof parapet has been increased by 170mm. Revised elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 15 Fusilier Road Daventry NN11 9HH
Garage conversion to habitable space and front canopy. Single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1 Orchard Street Daventry NN11 9EU
Creation of vehicle access and hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 22 Chaucer Way Daventry NN11 9DB
Garage conversion to Aesthetics clinic, replace garage door with window & door on front elevation. part retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 21 Milton Road Daventry NN11 9DZ
Erection of a single-storey side extension and rear veranda-style covered terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 20 Milton Road Daventry NN11 9DZ
Demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 30 Western Avenue Daventry NN11 9EY
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission WND/2022/0275 (Construction of detached dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 19 (Contaminated Land) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 11 (Renewable Energy) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 14 (Noise Assessment) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick StreetDaventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 23 (Water Efficiency) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 13 (Noise) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities, and associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 4 (Cycle Storage) of Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF. (The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking, landscaping, ancillary facilities, and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Grovelands 23 Staverton Road Daventry NN11 4HL
Porch canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Orchard Street Daventry NN11 9EU
Application to Discharge Condition 3 (New materials) of Planning Permission DA/2020/0486 (Construction of one pair of semi-detached dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 9 [Landscaping] on Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF [The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking,landscaping, ancillary facilities, and ass
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 5 [Materials] on Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF [The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking,landscaping, ancillary facilities, and assoc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 12 [External Illumination] on Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF [The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking,landscaping, ancillary faciliti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 6 [Boundary Treatments] on Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF [The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking,landscaping, ancillary facilities,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Former Site Of Vineyard Community Church Warwick Street Daventry NN11 4AL
Discharge of Condition 18 [Surface Water Drainage] on Planning Permission 2023/6454/MAF [The erection of Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car parking,landscaping, ancillary facilit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Drayton in Northamptonshire
Drayton is a hamlet located in Northamptonshire, within the parish of Daventry, just ¾ mile (1.2 km) from the town centre. Primarily featuring suburban housing, it occupies the lower-lying northwestern side of Daventry, making it an important area for local planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,415. It sits within the Daventry district.
Property prices in Drayton show an average sale price of £304,963, 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 Drayton a particularly low-crime area.
Drayton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Daventry, Daventry Reservoir. 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 Drayton 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, Drayton 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 Drayton
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Drayton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Drayton.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Drayton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Drayton were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (30), listed building and heritage (15). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 50 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 74 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Daventry planning applications
- Staverton planning applications
- Newnham planning applications
- Badby planning applications
- Norton planning applications
- Welton planning applications
- Braunston planning applications
- Upper Catesby 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.