Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grafton Underwood are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grafton Underwood
Grafton Underwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, England, with a population that grew from 134 in 2001 to 146 in 2011. Known for its picturesque setting, the village also gained cultural recognition as the childhood home of the character Bridget Jones in Helen Fielding's popular novels. This charming community may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage and residential development.
Population: 131 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kettering
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grafton Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grafton Underwood.
- 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 Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Grafton Underwood.
- - 47 Cranford Road Grafton Underwood NN14 3AA
Discharge of Condition 4 (Doors, Windows and Rainwater Goods) pursuant to Planning Permission Reference 25/01860/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/01897/AOC - 47 Cranford Road Grafton Underwood NN14 3AA
Discharge of Condition 4 (Doors, Windows and Rainwater Goods) pursuant to Planning Permission Reference 25/01860/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/00550/LDP - 15 Cranford Road Grafton Underwood NN14 3AA
Replacement windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-19 - - 15 Cranford Road Grafton Underwood NN14 3AA
Replacement windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Access Road To Whitehouse Farm Grafton Underwood
T1-T2 Willow - fell; T3-T4 Willow - pollard to height of 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 47 Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
T1 Holly - crown reduce by approx 50%
Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Brigstock Road (land to the North West of), Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AB
Solar farm underground grid connection
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Dairy Lodge, Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
H1 Mixed species hedge (hawthorn, bramble, blackthorn) - reduce by approximately 20cm off the top and 30cm off the side; T1 Walnut - crown reduction of approximately 20% removing approximately 1.2 met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 10 Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
Single storey extension to southern elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 10 Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
T1 Laburnum - fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 45 Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Brigstock Road (land to the north west of), Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AB
Condition no. 11 (Biodiversity Habitat Plan) of NK/2021/0535
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Grafton Park Farm, Cranford Road, Grafton Underwood, NN14 3AA
T1 Yew - reduce height and canopy width from 8m to 6m; G2 Leylandi hedge - fell and replace with panel fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Grafton Underwood in Northamptonshire
Grafton Underwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, England, with a population that grew from 134 in 2001 to 146 in 2011. Known for its picturesque setting, the village also gained cultural recognition as the childhood home of the character Bridget Jones in Helen Fielding's popular novels. This charming community may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 131 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Grafton Underwood show an average sale price of £275,845, 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 Grafton Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Grafton Underwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grafton Underwood. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Grafton Underwood includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Grafton Underwood
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Grafton Underwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grafton Underwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grafton Underwood were tree works (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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