Great Houghton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Houghton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Houghton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Houghton
Great Houghton is a village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority, approximately 2.5 miles east-southeast of Northampton town centre along the A428 Bedford Road. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 651, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 648 (2021)
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 037C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Houghton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Houghton.
- 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 Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Great Houghton.
- - Church Of St Mary The Virgin High Street Great Houghton Northampton NN4 7AF
Works to trees within a conservation area - please see Site Plan and Work Specification
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Studios 1 And 2 The Hall High Street Great Houghton Northampton NN4 7AF
Tree Species: Beech Tree (T1) - The large beech tree is affected by Cerioporus squamosus, with extensive bracket fungal growth evident. Undertake the sectional dismantling of a large beech tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Studios 1 And 2 The Hall High Street Great Houghton Northampton NN4 7AF
Tree Species: Beech Tree (T1) - The large beech tree is affected by Cerioporus squamosus, with extensive bracket fungal growth evident. Undertake the sectional dismantling of a large beech tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 30 Willow Lane Northampton NN4 7AW
T1 Walnut. To be pollarded back to previous pollard collars. T2 Apple. To be pollarded back to previous pollard points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 5 Wymersley Close, Northampton, NN4 7PT
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 30 Willow Lane Northampton NN4 7AW
Re-Pollard of 1 x Walnut Tree and 1 x Apple Tree Prune of 1 x Staghorn Sumac Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Church Of St Mary The Virgin High Street Great Houghton Northampton NN4 7AF
Reduce beech Tree away from tower and fell dead tree near wall to south side of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 2 Paget Close Great Houghton Northampton NN4 7EF
TPO 037 T1- mature copper beech tree, crown raise and reduce large limbs over property 2 large lowest limbs over swimming pool- remove limbs to to raise tree so not overhanging swimming pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - The Manor House The Cross Northampton NN4 6AS
Rear extension to create new kitchen. Extension for new garden room & first floor bedroom. Convert garage to annexe and extend existing flat roof area. Demolish potting shed & erect chicken coop, gard
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - The Manor House The Cross Northampton NN4 6AS
Rear extension to create new kitchen. Extension for new garden room & first floor bedroom. Convert garage to annexe and extend existing flat roof area. Demolish potting shed & erect chicken coop, gard
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Great Houghton in Northamptonshire
Great Houghton is a village and civil parish located within the West Northamptonshire unitary authority, approximately 2.5 miles east-southeast of Northampton town centre along the A428 Bedford Road. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 651, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 648 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Houghton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Houghton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Little Houghton, Great Houghton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Houghton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Houghton 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 Houghton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Great Houghton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Houghton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Great Houghton were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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