Great Billing, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Billing, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Billing are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Billing
Great Billing is a civil parish located in eastern Northampton, part of the West Northamptonshire district in Northamptonshire, England. It encompasses the areas of Great Billing, Little Billing, Ecton Brook, and Bellinge, making it the largest geographical area within Northampton. With a population of 8,457 recorded in the 2011 census, the parish features a mix of established communities and newer developments. Key transport routes include the A45, providing convenient access to central Northampton via the Lumbertubs Way Interchange, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Billing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Billing.
- 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 Great Billing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Billing.
- - Ecton Brook House Care Home Ecton Brook Road Northampton NN3 5EN
Non material amendment to changing of brick types/ roof tile types on elevational treatment of 18 new dwellings to WNN/2023/0685 (Demolition of existing Care Home building and construction of 18no new
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 56 Station Road Northampton NN3 9DS
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 extending 6.8m beyond the rear wall of the origi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 56 Station Road Northampton NN3 9DS
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA of the above Order) for construction of additional 1 storey to existing bungalow, maximum height of 8.2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 21 Lasham Court Northampton NN3 9BD
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for use of property as 5-bedroom, 6-person (Use Class C4) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 38 Oransay Close Northampton NN3 9HF
Single storey extension and garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 44 High Street Great Billing Northampton NN3 9DT
First and second floor extensions, single storey rear extensions, internal alterations to form Granny Annexe and summer house to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Great Billing in Northamptonshire
Great Billing is a civil parish located in eastern Northampton, part of the West Northamptonshire district in Northamptonshire, England. It encompasses the areas of Great Billing, Little Billing, Ecton Brook, and Bellinge, making it the largest geographical area within Northampton. With a population of 8,457 recorded in the 2011 census, the parish features a mix of established communities and newer developments. Key transport routes include the A45, providing convenient access to central Northampton via the Lumbertubs Way Interchange, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Billing a particularly low-crime area.
Great Billing has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Billing. 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, Great Billing 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 Great Billing
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Great Billing. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Billing may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Billing were full planning applications (12), tree works (10), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.