How long do planning decisions take near Little Harrowden?

The average planning decision time near Little Harrowden is 55 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 Little Harrowden?

The planning approval rate near Little Harrowden is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Harrowden?

The most common type of planning application near Little Harrowden is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Harrowden?

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Little Harrowden, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Harrowden, Northamptonshire.

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

About Little Harrowden

Little Harrowden is a civil parish and village located in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Wellingborough, just off the A509 road. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 892, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 967 (2021)

District: North Northamptonshire

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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: Corby and East Northamptonshire
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 027A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Harrowden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Little Harrowden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Little Harrowden in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Little Harrowden 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 Little Harrowden a particularly low-crime area.

Little Harrowden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orlingbury. 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.

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Planning Activity in Little Harrowden

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Harrowden. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Little Harrowden.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little Harrowden were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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