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Planning in Irchester

Only 2 decisions near Irchester in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Irchester in the last 24 months, from North Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Irchester

Irchester is a village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, situated two miles south-east of Wellingborough and two miles south-west of Rushden. As of the 2011 Census, the population was recorded at 5,706, with a slight increase to an estimated 5,767 by 2019. The parish also encompasses the smaller localities of Little Irchester and Knuston, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,913 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.

Property prices in Irchester show an average sale price of £262,395, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Irchester area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Irchester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Irchester has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Irchester 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.irchester.org.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Irchester, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Irchester.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Irchester?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Irchester.
What types of planning applications are most common near Irchester?
The most common type of planning application near Irchester is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Irchester?
You can search and track planning applications near Irchester on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.