How long do planning decisions take near Moreton Pinkney?

The average planning decision time near Moreton Pinkney is 89 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 Moreton Pinkney?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Moreton Pinkney?

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

How can I track planning applications near Moreton Pinkney?

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Moreton Pinkney, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moreton Pinkney, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Moreton Pinkney are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Moreton Pinkney

Moreton Pinkney is a charming village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 7.5 miles north of Brackley. According to the 2011 Census, the population of this quaint parish is 371, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching local planning applications.

Population: 371 (2011) · Area: 986.2 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

Website: http://www.moretonpinkney.info/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £279,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 016D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moreton Pinkney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moreton Pinkney.

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 Moreton Pinkney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Moreton Pinkney.

- 2 The Square Moreton Pinkney NN11 3SH
Proposed oak beamed two bay open front garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 5 The Old Rickyard Moreton Pinkney NN11 3TL
Proposed single storey extension at rear and removal of dormer from front garage roofslope and replacement with rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Moreton Pinkney in Northamptonshire

Moreton Pinkney covers an area of approximately 986.2 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 Moreton Pinkney show an average sale price of £279,830, 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 Moreton Pinkney a particularly low-crime area.

Moreton Pinkney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moreton Pinkney, Canons Ashby. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moreton Pinkney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.moretonpinkney.info/. 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 Moreton Pinkney

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Moreton Pinkney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

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

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Moreton Pinkney were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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

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