Harpole, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harpole, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harpole are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harpole
Harpole is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, situated north of the A4500 road, approximately 4 miles west of Northampton and 1 mile northeast of junction 16 of the M1 motorway. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Harpole was recorded at 1,546. This growing community presents opportunities for various planning applications, making it a notable area for development inquiries.
Population: 1,543 (2021) · Area: 832.8 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: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harpole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harpole.
- 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 Harpole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Harpole.
- - 72 High Street Harpole NN7 4BS
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials and Finishes) of Planning Permission 2025/2147/LBC. (Listed Building Consent to replace damaged low level plaster and skirting boards).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Lower Park House Park Lane Harpole NN7 4BT
Proposed two storey side extension to create annexe and part two storey, part single storey extension to the rear and widen window to the front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 33 High Street Harpole NN7 4DH
Chestnut tree at front elevation of property. Branches touching roof of property, concern regarding roots expanding under property. Wish to remove the tree completely.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 33 High Street Harpole NN7 4DH
Replacement of 9 no. existing single glazed timber and PVCu windows with timber framed double glazed windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 63 High Street Harpole NN7 4BS
Erection of two dwellings and associated access on land to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 5 Larkhall Lane Harpole NN7 4DP
Replace three existing timber windows (two on the ground floor and one on the first floor) of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 56 Manor Close Harpole NN7 4BY
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Carr House 53 High Street Harpole NN7 4BS
To remove leylandii hedge which requires annual maintenance and replace with a hedge that is easier to maintain such as beech or cherry laurel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Lower Park House Park Lane Harpole NN7 4BT
Outline application with all matters reserved apart from access for 1 no. self/custom build dwelling, garage, widening existing access and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Harpole in Northamptonshire
Harpole is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, situated north of the A4500 road, approximately 4 miles west of Northampton and 1 mile northeast of junction 16 of the M1 motorway. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Harpole was recorded at 1,546. This growing community presents opportunities for various planning applications, making it a notable area for development inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,543 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Harpole covers an area of approximately 832.8 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 Harpole 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 Harpole a particularly low-crime area.
Harpole has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kislingbury, Harpole. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harpole 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 Harpole
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Harpole. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Harpole.
The average decision period of 79 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 Harpole were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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