Hartwell, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartwell, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hartwell are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hartwell
Hartwell is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, adjacent to Buckinghamshire. Situated near Salcey Forest and the M1 motorway, Hartwell is approximately 7 miles south of Northampton and 13 miles north of Milton Keynes, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,028 (2021) · Area: 905.2 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 046H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartwell.
- 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 Hartwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hartwell.
- - 50 Park Road Hartwell NN7 2HP
Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey side extension, addition of a canopy and loft conversion, alterations to fenestration and external finishes, construction of a single detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 18 Blacksmiths Way Hartwell NN7 2HY
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Whitecroft 65 Park Road Hartwell NN7 2HP
Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a home for up to 2 children or young people (Use Class C2) with full-time resident carers sleeping o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Laurel Cottage, 2 Forest Road, Hartwell, NN7 2HE
First floor extension to form ensuite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Hartwell in Northamptonshire
Hartwell is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, adjacent to Buckinghamshire. Situated near Salcey Forest and the M1 motorway, Hartwell is approximately 7 miles south of Northampton and 13 miles north of Milton Keynes, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,028 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Hartwell covers an area of approximately 905.2 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 Hartwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hartwell includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hartwell 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 Hartwell
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hartwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Hartwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hartwell were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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