Maidford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Maidford
Maidford is a civil and ecclesiastical parish located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 6 miles northwest of Towcester. With a population of 168 as recorded in the 2011 census, the village has historical significance as a centre for lace-making in Northamptonshire until the early 20th century. This quaint parish may offer unique planning opportunities due to its rich heritage and rural setting.
Population: 201 (2021) · Area: 439.1 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 045B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maidford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maidford.
- 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 Maidford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Maidford.
- - Maidford House Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) minor modifications are required to the design of the barn conversions to application 2022/2244/FUL [(i) Demolition of 2 x modern agricultural buildings; (ii)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Maidford House Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Archeology), 4 (Access), 5 (Schedule of Materials), 6 (Architectural details), 7 (Boundary Enclosures), 8 (Stonework), 9 (Construction method), 11 (Landscaping), 12 (Drainag
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Maidford House Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) minor modifications are required to the design of the barn conversions to application 2022/2245/LBC [Listed building consent for (i) demolition of 2 x modern
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Quince Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
1x Cotoneaster tree (T1) to be coppiced at just above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Maidford in Northamptonshire
Maidford is a civil and ecclesiastical parish located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 6 miles northwest of Towcester. With a population of 168 as recorded in the 2011 census, the village has historical significance as a centre for lace-making in Northamptonshire until the early 20th century. This quaint parish may offer unique planning opportunities due to its rich heritage and rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 201 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Maidford covers an area of approximately 439.1 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 Maidford show an average sale price of £351,219, 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 Maidford a particularly low-crime area.
Maidford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Adstone, Maidford. 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 Maidford includes 3 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, Maidford 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 Maidford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Maidford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Maidford.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Maidford were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1).
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