Maidford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Maidford are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £419,448 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
89 planning applications found near Maidford.
- - Wheelwright Cottage Townsend Maidford NN12 8HG
Replace existing concrete roof tiles with reclaimed slate, replace concrete ridge tiles with reclaimed clay ridge tiles and lower central chimney to roof line (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-20
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 - - Keepers Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Listed building consent for single-storey rear extension to existing side extension, and minor internal re-configuration on 1st floor to add bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Proposed single-storey rear extension to existing side extension, and minor internal re-configuration on 1st floor to add bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-30
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
View full details - - Foxwood Farm Church Lane Maidford NN12 8HX
Erection of 2 bay garage under slate roof (Part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Listed building consent for proposed first floor rear extension above the existing single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - Townsend House Townsend Maidford NN12 8HG
Lawful development certificate (proposed) to replace an existing driveway with Tegula Trio block paving and installation of an Aco drain, leading into a soakaway situated adjacent to the driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - Townsend House Townsend Maidford NN12 8HG
Lawful development certificate (existing) to replace an existing driveway with Tegula Trio block paving and installation of an Aco drain, leading into a soakaway situated adjacent to the driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Proposed first floor rear extension above the existing single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - Maidford House Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
(i) Demolition of 2 x modern agricultural buildings; (ii) conversion of 2 x barns to create 2 No. 3-bedroom dwellings; (iii) conversion of 1 x barn to create 1no. 2 bedroom dwelling; (iv) construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - Maidford House Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Listed building consent for demolition of 2 x modern agricultural buildings; (ii) conversion of 2 x barns to create 2 No. 3-bedroom dwellings; (iii) conversion of 1 x barn to create 1no. 2 bedroom dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - The Cottage King Street Maidford West Northamptonshire NN12 8HQ
Electric car charger to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-08-02
View full details - - Orchard Bungalow Townsend Maidford NN12 8HG
Proposed single storey extensions to side and rear of existing house, new porch and solar panels to front, and associated landscaping and external works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - Wesley Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
New window frames to front and rear dormers. Addition of apex tiled roof to dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-05-27
View full details - - Wesley Cottage Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
New window frames to front and rear dormers. Addition of apex tiled roof to dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-05-27
View full details - - Hill Farm Chapel Lane Maidford NN12 8HU
Extension to livestock shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-10-26
View full details - - Westholme King Street Maidford NN12 8HQ
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) to planning application S/2016/0147/FUL (Proposed pair of semi-detached 3 bedroom dwellings, new car port and renovation of existing garage). To allow changes to bound
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-05-22
View full details - - Foxwood Farm Church Lane Maidford NN12 8HX
T1 Ash Tree – Fell; T2 Ash Tree – Fell; T3 Ash Tree Fell and Remove; 7no. Ash trees and 5no. Field maple trees – fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2019-11-05
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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 £419,448, 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.
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Planning Activity in Maidford
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Maidford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Maidford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Maidford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Maidford were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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