Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Kelmarsh
Kelmarsh is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 208 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated on the A508 near its junction with the A14, Kelmarsh is conveniently positioned just 5 miles south of Market Harborough and 11 miles north of Northampton, making it a significant area for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 100 (2021) · Area: 1827.2 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kelmarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kelmarsh.
- 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 Kelmarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Kelmarsh.
- - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh NN6 9LY
High Priority works identified in the attached tree report.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh NN6 9LY
Variation of condition 3 and 6 (frequency of music events) of WND/2021/0144 (Amendment to planning permission DA/2009/0116 (Change of use of land for holding leisure, tourism and charitable events) to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for repair of kitchen garden walls, including vegetation removal, pointing repairs, brick replacement and localised rebuilding, and renewal of stone coping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-09-22
View full details - - 6 Main Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
Installation of external wall insulation to rear elevation and flat roof. Render finish to external wall insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
Amendment to planning permission DA/2009/0116 (Change of use of land for holding leisure, tourism and charitable events) to enlarge site area to include land to northwest and eastern side and increase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-05-11
View full details - - 24 Harrington Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LX
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-01-08
View full details - - 24 Harrington Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LX
Prior approval for single storey rear extension 4.8m from original dwelling and 3m maximum height
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing external timber sliding doors and additional glazed double doors to existing opening in west elevation at ground floor level in Limeshed
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2019-03-14
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall Main Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
Replacement of existing external timber sliding doors and additional glazed double doors to existing opening in west elevation at ground floor level in Limeshed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2019-03-14
View full details - - 11B Harrington Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LX
Work to tree subject of Tree Preservation Order DA241
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2019-01-11
View full details - - 14, Harrington Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LX
Removal of two trees subject of Tree Preservation Order DA 241
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2017-10-20
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Non material amendment to application DA/2014/1097 (Change of use of basement and coach/cart shed to education and display space) to adjust the location of the proposed external stair to the laundry b
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2016-12-09
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for relocation of proposed external stair leading to the laundry basement
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2016-11-24
View full details - - North Lodge, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for replacement of defective render on north and south elevations; associated repairs to stone copings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2016-05-25
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Change of use of basement, laundry and coach/cart shed from domestic use (Class C3) to use as education and display space (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2015-12-18
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for rebuilding of sections of the west and north wall to the west range of stable yard. Removal of external stairs to laundry. Restoration and provision of inclusive public acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2015-12-16
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Change of use of basement, laundry and coach/cart shed from domestic use (Class C3) to use as education and display space (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2014-12-12
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Listed Building Consent for rebuilding of sections of the west and north wall to the west range of stable yard. Removal of external stairs to laundry. Restoration and provision of inclusive public acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2014-11-14
View full details - - Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Repair and refurbishment of orangery building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2013-10-22
View full details - - 14 Harrington Road Kelmarsh Northamptonshire NN6 9LX
Removal of trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2011-10-27
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A brief summary of Kelmarsh in Northamptonshire
Kelmarsh is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 208 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated on the A508 near its junction with the A14, Kelmarsh is conveniently positioned just 5 miles south of Market Harborough and 11 miles north of Northampton, making it a significant area for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 100 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Kelmarsh covers an area of approximately 1827.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Kelmarsh show an average sale price of £308,176, 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 Kelmarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kelmarsh includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kelmarsh 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 Kelmarsh
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kelmarsh. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 210 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 Kelmarsh.
With an average of 210 days, decisions near Kelmarsh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Kelmarsh were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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