How long do planning decisions take near Horton?

The average planning decision time near Horton is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Horton?

The planning approval rate near Horton is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horton?

The most common type of planning application near Horton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horton?

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Horton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horton, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Horton are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Horton

Horton is a village in West Northamptonshire, now part of the parish of Hackleton. Historically significant, it was home to Horton Hall, the residence of the first governor of the Bank of England and William Parr, 1st Baron Parr of Horton, though the hall has since been demolished. Remnants of the village's original layout can still be observed in the surrounding fields, particularly near its Grade II listed park and garden, which includes an ornamental bridge, making it a point of interest for planning applications and heritage considerations in the area.

Population: 433

District: Hackleton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,973 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 043D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horton.

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 Horton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Horton.

- The Forge 2 Grange Court Horton NN7 2QU
Listed Building Consent for Installation of broadband.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Horton in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Horton show an average sale price of £288,973, 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 Horton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Horton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcey Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Horton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Horton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Horton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Horton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Horton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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