How long do planning decisions take near Little Irchester?

The average planning decision time near Little Irchester is 59 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 Irchester?

The planning approval rate near Little Irchester is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Little Irchester is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Irchester?

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Little Irchester, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Irchester, Northamptonshire.

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About Little Irchester

Little Irchester is a village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, approximately two miles southeast of Wellingborough and southwest of Rushden. With a population of 5,706 recorded in the 2011 Census, this figure rose to an estimated 5,767 by 2019. The parish also encompasses the nearby areas of Little Irchester and Knuston, making it a key locality for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,746 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 033C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Irchester.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Irchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Little Irchester.

- Victoria Mills London Road Little Irchester Wellingborough NN8 2DT
Proposed erection of a two-storey office & welfare building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-01-23
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- Victoria Mills London Road Little Irchester Wellingborough NN8 2DT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of all building elements added to the existing brick built mill after its initial construction in 1886, including the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-06-01
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NW/24/00174/PAP14 - 15 - 23 Claudius Way Irchester Wellingborough NN8 2DH
Prior approval proposed for installation of a PV array on the roof of an existing B1(c), B2 and B8 class building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Little Irchester in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Little Irchester show an average sale price of £249,746, 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 Irchester a particularly low-crime area.

Little Irchester has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellingborough. 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 Little Irchester includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Irchester Old Lodge Pit SSSI, Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI, Wollaston Meadows SSSI; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 5 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.

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Planning Activity in Little Irchester

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Little Irchester. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Irchester may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Little Irchester slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Little Irchester were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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