How long do planning decisions take near Great Oakley?

The average planning decision time near Great Oakley is 93 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 Great Oakley?

The planning approval rate near Great Oakley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Oakley?

The most common type of planning application near Great Oakley is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Oakley?

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Great Oakley, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Oakley, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Oakley are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Oakley

Great Oakley is an outer suburb of Corby, located in North Northamptonshire, England. Approximately two miles southwest of Corby town centre and five miles from Kettering, it falls within the civil parish of Corby. As of the 2011 Census, the Great Oakley Ward had a population of 2,248 and is represented by one councillor on the Corby Borough Council, making it a key area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.

Population: 2,248

District: Newton and Little Oakley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £260,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Oakley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Oakley.

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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Oakley.

- Land South Of Brooke Weston Academy Off Lewin Road Corby
Non material amendment to allow for amendments to the wording of conditions 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 22, 25, 29, 30, 31, 34 and 35 pursuant to NC/23/00264/RVC106 - Application made under section 106A of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Land South Of Brooke Weston Academy Off Lewin Road Corby
Application made under section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to make modification to Planning Obligation related to outline planning permission 15/00138/OUT dated 7th June 2018 relati
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Great Oakley in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Great Oakley show an average sale price of £260,854, 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 Great Oakley a particularly low-crime area.

Great Oakley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Oakley. 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 Great Oakley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Great Oakley

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Great Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Oakley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Great Oakley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Great Oakley were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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