Greatworth, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greatworth, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Greatworth
Greatworth is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Greatworth and Halse, approximately 4 miles northwest of Brackley in West Northamptonshire. The parish, which also encompasses the hamlet of Halse, had a population of 890 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a tight-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 860 (2021) · Area: 1597.7 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 048E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greatworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greatworth.
- 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 Greatworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Greatworth.
- - Fleet House Church Road Greatworth OX17 2DU
Remove Leylandii Trees that have become overgrown (corner of property) Reduce Conifer height by 3m to approx 10m and thin to shape (boundary of property) Remove side growing branch on Continus Coggygr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Astral House Helmdon Road Greatworth OX17 2DL
Erection of two detached dwellings, vehicular access, diversion of public footpath and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Almond House Helmdon Road Greatworth OX17 2DW
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 3 Dering Cottages Helmdon Road Greatworth OX17 2DW
Discharge of Conditions 6 [Control of Lighting] and 8 [Habitat Boxes] on Planning Permission 2025/0197/FULL [Single storey front extension, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear exten
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 3 Dering Cottages Helmdon Road Greatworth OX17 2DW
Single storey front extension, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension, new windows and doors, works to parking area walls and permeable tarmac finish & associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Whitmans Cottage and Griffiths Farm Church Road Greatworth OX17 2DU
Works to 1x Ginkgo and works to fell 1x Lawson Cypress in the conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Greatworth Court Brackley Road, Greatworth, Northamptonshire, OX17 2DX
Works to reduce four Apple trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Greatworth in Northamptonshire
Greatworth is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Greatworth and Halse, approximately 4 miles northwest of Brackley in West Northamptonshire. The parish, which also encompasses the hamlet of Halse, had a population of 890 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a tight-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 860 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Greatworth covers an area of approximately 1597.7 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 Greatworth a particularly low-crime area.
Greatworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Greatworth. 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, Greatworth 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 Greatworth
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Greatworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greatworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Greatworth were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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