Grendon, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grendon, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grendon are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grendon
Grendon, known locally as "Grenrian," is a charming village and civil parish located in rural Northamptonshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Characterized by its local limestone houses and historic thatched cottages, the village's name translates to "green hill," reflecting its picturesque hilly landscape. Historically, Grendon was owned by Judith of Lens, the niece of William the Conqueror, adding to its rich heritage and appeal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 551 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 043A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grendon.
- 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 Grendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Grendon.
- 26/01494/AOC - 30 Manor Road Grendon NN7 1JF
Condition 3 (Facing Materials) and Condition 4 (Window and Door Details) of Planning Approval NW/24/00658/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01495/AOC - 32 Manor Road Grendon NN7 1JF
Condition 3 (Facing Materials) and Condition 4 (Window and Door Details) of Planning Approval NW/24/00657/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 14 Easton Way Grendon NN7 1JQ
Single storey rear extension, west flue, detached garage and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 65 Main Road Grendon NN7 1JW
Single storey rear extensions, open porch, conversion of integral garage to habitable room including removal of garage door and insertion of a window and brick infilling. Insertion of window on side e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 5 Manor Road Grendon NN7 1JF
Removal of Condition 11 (Built to National Accessibility Standards in category 2 (accessible and adaptable dwellings) of planning permission reference NW/25/00295/FUL due to constraints of the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 31 Manor Road Grendon Northampton NN7 1JF
T1 - Purple plum tree, approximately 10m tall. We would like to reduce the tree by 3-4m for our client as it has become significantly overgrown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 32 Manor Road Grendon Northampton NN7 1JF
Demolish existing out buildings and existing single storey rear extension with construction of new two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 25 Main Road Grendon Northampton NN7 1JW
Remove rear cloakroom external door and replace with wood casement window and stone underneath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - 80 Main Road Grendon Northampton NN7 1JW
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (a schedule of all external finish materials including wall and roof materials, lintels, fascias, and rainwater goods, including finish colour) and conditio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - 46 Main Road Grendon Northampton NN7 1JW
T1 Birch of the MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property 44 Main Road, N
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Grendon in Northamptonshire
Grendon, known locally as "Grenrian," is a charming village and civil parish located in rural Northamptonshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Characterized by its local limestone houses and historic thatched cottages, the village's name translates to "green hill," reflecting its picturesque hilly landscape. Historically, Grendon was owned by Judith of Lens, the niece of William the Conqueror, adding to its rich heritage and appeal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 551 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grendon a particularly low-crime area.
Grendon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grendon, Castle Ashby. 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 Grendon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 2 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, Grendon 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 Grendon
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Grendon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 128 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grendon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 128 days, decisions near Grendon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Grendon were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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