East Farndon, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Farndon, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About East Farndon
East Farndon is a quaint linear village and civil parish located just one mile south of Market Harborough in West Northamptonshire, England. Situated near the Leicestershire border, it operates under a Leicestershire postcode and telephone dialling code. The village's population has grown from 258 in 2001 to 307 by the 2011 census, reflecting a small but steady increase in community size.
Population: 319 (2021) · Area: 577.0 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,335 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Farndon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Farndon.
- 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 East Farndon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near East Farndon.
- - Farndon Grange, Marston Lane, East Farndon LE16 9SL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development comprising of construction of a new boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Greenfields Marston Lane East Farndon LE16 9SL
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm lawful implementation of planning permission WND/2022/0696 [Demolition of stable block and storage building. Construction of detached dwelling, associated detached
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of East Farndon in Northamptonshire
East Farndon is a quaint linear village and civil parish located just one mile south of Market Harborough in West Northamptonshire, England. Situated near the Leicestershire border, it operates under a Leicestershire postcode and telephone dialling code. The village's population has grown from 258 in 2001 to 307 by the 2011 census, reflecting a small but steady increase in community size. The settlement has a population of approximately 319 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
East Farndon covers an area of approximately 577.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in East Farndon show an average sale price of £354,335, 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 East Farndon a particularly low-crime area.
East Farndon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lubenham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Farndon 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 East Farndon
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near East Farndon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Farndon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near East Farndon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Farndon were outline applications (3), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.