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Planning in Gayton

Approved
90%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Gayton

Gayton is a picturesque rural village located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 5 miles south-west of Northampton town centre. Nestled on a hill, it boasts a connected network of public footpaths linking it to nearby villages such as Bugbrooke, Milton Malsor, and Blisworth. With a population of 544 recorded in the 2011 Census, Gayton offers a quaint community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 537 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.

Gayton covers an area of approximately 702.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gayton 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 Gayton, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gayton?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Gayton. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gayton?
The average planning decision time near Gayton is 90 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 Gayton?
The planning approval rate near Gayton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gayton?
The most common type of planning application near Gayton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gayton?
You can search and track planning applications near Gayton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.