Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · Town
About Higham Ferrers
Higham Ferrers is a market town and civil parish located in the picturesque Nene Valley of North Northamptonshire, near the borders of Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. It has a population of 8,827 as of the 2021 census and features a rich array of historic buildings, particularly around the Market Square and College Street, making it a vibrant area for potential development and planning applications. The town seamlessly integrates with the adjoining town of Rushden to the south, enhancing its appeal for various projects.
Population: 8,825 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £241,165 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 034B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham Ferrers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham Ferrers.
- 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 Higham Ferrers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Higham Ferrers.
- - Federal Estates Ltd Factory Rear Of William Steele Way Midland Road Higham Ferrers NN10 8ER
Non material amendment pursuant to 19/01781/FUL (Hybrid application comprising: Site 1. Federal Estates land off Newton Road, Higham Ferrers: demolition of industrial buildings and redevelopment to cr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 11 William Steele Way Higham Ferrers NN10 8LS
T1; Lime - reduce by 2.5m all over to appropriate reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Federal Estates Newton Road Higham Ferrers
Request for EIA Screening Opinion - residential development (Use Class C3) for up to 158 no. dwellings with highway works, landscaping and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Manor House 37 Wood Street Higham Ferrers Rushden NN10 8DL
T1 - Pine - remove limb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire
Higham Ferrers is a market town and civil parish located in the picturesque Nene Valley of North Northamptonshire, near the borders of Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. It has a population of 8,827 as of the 2021 census and features a rich array of historic buildings, particularly around the Market Square and College Street, making it a vibrant area for potential development and planning applications. The town seamlessly integrates with the adjoining town of Rushden to the south, enhancing its appeal for various projects. The Town has a population of approximately 8,825 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Higham Ferrers show an average sale price of £241,165, 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 Higham Ferrers a particularly low-crime area.
Higham Ferrers has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rushden, Higham Ferrers. 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 Higham Ferrers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 1 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, Higham Ferrers 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 Higham Ferrers
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Higham Ferrers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Higham Ferrers may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Higham Ferrers were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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