Duston, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Duston, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Duston
Duston is a vibrant suburb of Northampton, located within the civil parish of West Northamptonshire, England. Known for its residential areas and community spirit, Duston offers a blend of urban and suburban living, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 16,738 (2021)
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Duston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Duston.
- 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 Duston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
213 planning applications found near Duston.
- - Van Monster Westgate Road Northampton
Non-Material Amendment is sought to retain the existing tarmac surface for the car circulation areasto application 2025/5092/FULL [Change of use from van forecourt (sui generis) to a 24h self-service
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Van Monster Westgate Road Northampton
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Plant Noise Assessment and Mitigation Scheme) and 5 (Noise Management Plan) of Planning Permission 2025/5092/FULL. (Change of use from van forecourt (sui generis) to a 24h s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Unit C Sixfields Retail Park Gambrel Road Northampton NN5 5BB
Advertisement consent for new illuminated signage fascias.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 7A Millway, Northampton, NN5 6ER
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 32 The Scarplands Northampton NN5 6EY
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) for proposed single storey rear extension to create larger kitchen and family room extendi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 25 Latchet Lane Northampton NN5 4GF
Change of use of single dwelling (use class C3) to a house of multiple occupation for 7 people (use class Sui Generis).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Van Monster Westgate Road Northampton
Change of use from van forecourt (sui generis) to a 24h self-service car wash facility (sui generis) with 6 x wash bays and 4 x vacuum stations powered by solar PV panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - The Elms, 1 Millway, Northampton, NN5 6ER
To remove a row of conifer trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Unit 6 Connells Residential 45 Latchet Lane Northampton NN5 4GF
Conversion of unit to fast food restaurant (use class E(b)) opening hours 11:00am to 11:00pm including construction of mezzanine floor and extraction canopy to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Unit 6 Connells Residential 45 Latchet Lane Northampton NN5 4GF
1no. internally illuminated facia sign and 1no. internally illuminated projected hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 36 Orchard Way Northampton NN5 6HG
Garage conversion including front and rear extensions, replace existing conservatory with sun room. Hip to gable roof extension and front and rear dormer extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 27 Latchet Lane Northampton NN5 4GF
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation for 7 occupants (Sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Unit C Sixfields Retail Park Gambrel Road Northampton NN5 5BB
Variation of condition 1 (use class ) and 4 (floorspace) to extend mezzanine level floor space for use as ancillary pet care, treatment and grooming facility of planning permission N/2015/0325 (Variat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 32A Millway Northampton NN5 6ES
Discharge of Condition 3 (Cycle Storage) and Condition 4 (Bin Storage) of Planning Permission 2025/1710/FULL. (Change of use from former Care Home (C2) to 10 bedroom 12 person HMO (sui generis) (part
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 11 Orchard Way Northampton NN5 6HG
Demolish existing rear extension and build new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 6 Millway Northampton NN5 6ER
Renovation of house to include new thatched roof with new roof timbers, restoration of chimney stacks and external render, replacement windows and doors. Structural work to walls, full repluming and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 6 Millway Northampton NN5 6ER
Renovation of house to include new thatched roof with new roof timbers, restoration of chimney stacks and external render, replacement windows and doors. Structural work to walls, full repluming and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Plot 810 Mp7 5 Wildfell Walk Weedon Road Upton Northampton NN5 4FZ
Ground floor side extension under existing first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 31 The Scarplands, Northampton, NN5 6EY
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) in respect of the impact on the amenity of any adjoining premises for the proposed demolit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 31 The Scarplands, Northampton, NN5 6EY
Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of larger rear extension 4.4m x 4.0m x 3.0m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-30
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A brief summary of Duston in Northamptonshire
Duston is a vibrant suburb of Northampton, located within the civil parish of West Northamptonshire, England. Known for its residential areas and community spirit, Duston offers a blend of urban and suburban living, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,738 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Duston show an average sale price of £308,176, 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 Duston a particularly low-crime area.
Duston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Duston, Dallington, St Crispin. 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 Duston 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, Duston 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 Duston
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Duston. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Duston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Duston were full planning applications (33), outline applications (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 27 medium-scale applications, 39 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 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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