Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
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Planning applications in Grafton Regis are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grafton Regis
Grafton Regis is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, near the Buckinghamshire border. Situated east of the A508 road, it features two bus stops and is approximately 8 miles south of Northampton and 9 miles north of Milton Keynes. The parish's population has grown from 152 in 2001 to 253 in 2011, indicating a small but steady increase in residents, which may influence local planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 133 (2021) · Area: 929.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grafton Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grafton Regis.
- 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 Grafton Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Grafton Regis.
- - Meadow Court The Lane Grafton Regis NN12 7HW
(1) the felling of a dead tree, believed to be a Nordic Spruce, which is considered unsafe. Due to its condition, including visible movement in the wind, we believe this presents an urgent safety conc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Grafton House Northampton Road Grafton Regis NN12 7SR
Part garage conversion, part single, part two storey extension and elevational changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Grafton Manor Bozenham Mill Lane Grafton Regis West Northamptonshire NN12 7SS
Works to 10no. trees, as per survey
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Grafton Regis in Northamptonshire
Grafton Regis is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, near the Buckinghamshire border. Situated east of the A508 road, it features two bus stops and is approximately 8 miles south of Northampton and 9 miles north of Milton Keynes. The parish's population has grown from 152 in 2001 to 253 in 2011, indicating a small but steady increase in residents, which may influence local planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 133 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Grafton Regis covers an area of approximately 929.3 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 Grafton Regis a particularly low-crime area.
Grafton Regis has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Yardley Gobion, Grafton Regis, Grand Union Canal. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grafton Regis 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 Grafton Regis
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Grafton Regis.
The most common application types near Grafton Regis were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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