Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Irthlingborough are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 9,311 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £262,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 026A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Irthlingborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Irthlingborough.
- 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 Irthlingborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
348 planning applications found near Irthlingborough.
- 26/01526/TPO - 3 Pipers Close Irthlingborough NN9 5XU
T1: Ash: remove to ground level, tree completely covered in ivy, looks very unsafe in high winds, created a lot of mess on garden shed and patio
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 3 Pipers Close Irthlingborough NN9 5XU
T1: Ash: remove to ground level, tree completely covered in ivy, looks very unsafe in high winds, created a lot of mess on garden shed and patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Flat 1 5A Station Road Irthlingborough NN9 5QE
Approval of details reserved by condition pursuant to Condition: 3 (External Materials), 7 and 8 (Commercial Kitchen Ventilation, Extraction and Odour Control) of variation to planning permission refe
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01445/HFUL - 76 Finedon Road Irthlingborough NN9 5TZ
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 76 Finedon Road Irthlingborough NN9 5TZ
Two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01064/TPO - 15 Park Road Irthlingborough NN9 5PW
T1; Copper Beech - crown reduction by 3m circumference and 3m height. T2; Lime - crown reduction by 3m circumference and 3m height.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-24 - - 15 Park Road Irthlingborough NN9 5PW
T1; Copper Beech - crown reduction by 3m circumference and 3m height. T2; Lime - crown reduction by 3m circumference and 3m height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 102 Nene View Irthlingborough NN9 5SG
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) in pursuant to NE/21/01505/FUL. Proposed construction for 7 dwellings, demolition of existing building and associated works including formation of vehicula
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Irthlingborough Infant School Scarborough Street Irthlingborough NN9 5TT
Install roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on pitched roofs.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Irthlingborough Junior School College Street Irthlingborough NN9 5TX
Install roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on pitched roofs.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 46 Lees Street Irthlingborough NN9 5RN
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/22/00572/FUL. Demolition of existing Garage/Workshop and construction of new self contained dwelling house. Condition 3 - external materials Condition 4 - floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land Rear Of Nicholas Road Irthlingborough
Residential development of site with public open space and associated infrastructure - lawful commencement of works pursuant to 18/00945/OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 102 Nene View Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5SG
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/21/01505/FUL. Proposed construction for 7 dwellings, demolition of existing building and associated works including formation of vehicular accesses, highway impr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 102 Nene View Irthlingborough Wellingborough NN9 5SG
Variation of Condition 2 (aproved plans) to allow for substitution of housetypes and amend the parking pursuant to NE/21/01505/FUL - Proposed construction for 7 dwellings, demolition of existing build
Type: Conditions | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - 1 Victoria Street Irthlingborough NN9 5TR
Convert second garage to garden room (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 2 Wellingborough Road Irthlingborough NN9 5RF
Variation of condition 4 to allow for amendment or removal of condition to allow the annexe to be occupied and a nominal rent charged pursuant to 15/01493/FUL - Conversion of existing ancillary buildi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 15 Park Road Irthlingborough Wellingborough NN9 5PW
Change of use from home office space in existing detached garage to home beauty salon. Internal alterations and repaint exterior of the garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 26 Fernmoor Drive Irthlingborough Wellingborough NN9 5TL
T1; Sycamore - reduce crown by maximum of 2.5m back to previous points. Remove ivy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - 8 Nene View Irthlingborough Wellingborough NN9 5SG
T1; Conifer - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 33 Victoria Street Irthlingborough Wellingborough NN9 5RG
Demolish conservatories. New single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Irthlingborough in Northamptonshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Irthlingborough a particularly low-crime area.
Irthlingborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Irthlingborough. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Irthlingborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 2 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Irthlingborough
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Irthlingborough. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Irthlingborough.
The average decision period of 71 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 Irthlingborough were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (23), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 68 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (44% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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