Lower Benefield, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Benefield, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Benefield are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Benefield
Lower Benefield is a quaint village located along the A427 road in North Northamptonshire, close to Oundle. It falls within the civil parish of Benefield, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Benefield
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Benefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Benefield.
- 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 Lower Benefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Lower Benefield.
- 26/00899/HFUL - 4 Rectory Farm Main Street Lower Benefield PE8 5AF
Installation of a 14ft x 8ft high quality timber garden room (under 2.5m height) in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-18
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A brief summary of Lower Benefield in Northamptonshire
Lower Benefield is a quaint village located along the A427 road in North Northamptonshire, close to Oundle. It falls within the civil parish of Benefield, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Benefield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Benefield a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Benefield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Benefield, Lower Benefield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Benefield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Banhaw, Spring and Blackthorn's Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lower Benefield 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 Lower Benefield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lower Benefield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Benefield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Lower Benefield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Benefield were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Benefield planning applications
- Deenethorpe planning applications
- Stoke Doyle planning applications
- Glapthorn planning applications
- Oundle planning applications
- Brigstock planning applications
- Southwick planning applications
- Pilton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.