Harlestone, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harlestone, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Harlestone
Harlestone is a village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 445 residents. Previously part of the Daventry district from 1974 until 2021, Harlestone presents opportunities for planning applications within a quaint community setting.
Population: 444 (2021) · Area: 1125.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 040E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harlestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harlestone.
- 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 Harlestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Harlestone.
- - The Stables Church Lane Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN
Conversion of outbuilding to 1no. residential dwelling and conversion of former cattle store to single garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 47 Harlestone Road Lower Harlestone NN7 4EW
Yew (Taxus Baccata) - T1 - To be removed to ground level, due to being too close to property and roots uplifting block paving and steps, with potential to present a hazard to the footings of the build
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Autumn Cottage 6 Church Lane Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN
replacement windows and doors, rebuild door to front elevation, reinstatement first floor side elevation window, internal alterations, and positioning of ground-mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Autumn Cottage 6 Church Lane Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN
replacement windows and doors, rebuild door to front elevation, reinstatement first floor side elevation window, internal alterations, and positioning of ground-mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Harlestone House Church Lane Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN
T2 Ash; Monolith at a height of approximately 4.0-5.0 metres T3 Chestnut; Prune to clear BT wire by 1.0 metre. T5 Magnolia; Section fell as close to ground level as possible.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Harlestone in Northamptonshire
Harlestone is a village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 445 residents. Previously part of the Daventry district from 1974 until 2021, Harlestone presents opportunities for planning applications within a quaint community setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Harlestone covers an area of approximately 1125.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Harlestone show an average sale price of £308,176, 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 Harlestone a particularly low-crime area.
Harlestone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Harlestone. 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, Harlestone 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 Harlestone
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Harlestone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harlestone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 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 Harlestone were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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