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Planning in Irthlingborough

Approved
83%
35 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Irthlingborough

Irthlingborough, located on the banks of the River Nene in North Northamptonshire, is home to a population of 9,325 as of 2021. Once noted as the smallest town in England to host a Football League team, Rushden & Diamonds F.C., it features the unique St Peter's parish church, distinguished by its lantern tower and cardinal-point doors, designed to assist travelers in foggy conditions. This blend of historical significance and community spirit makes Irthlingborough an interesting area for planning applications and development initiatives. The town has a population of approximately 9,311 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.

Property prices in Irthlingborough show an average sale price of £262,395, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Irthlingborough 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Irthlingborough, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Irthlingborough. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (18), outline applications (11). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Irthlingborough?
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Irthlingborough. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Irthlingborough?
The average planning decision time near Irthlingborough is 76 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 Irthlingborough?
The planning approval rate near Irthlingborough is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Irthlingborough?
The most common type of planning application near Irthlingborough is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Irthlingborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Irthlingborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.