Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Nether Heyford
Nether Heyford is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, situated just 6 miles west of Northampton and conveniently close to key transport routes including the M1 motorway, A5, and A45 roads. The nearby village of Upper Heyford lies approximately half a mile to the north, making this area an accessible option for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 1,616 (2021) · Area: 849.5 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nether Heyford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nether Heyford.
- 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 Nether Heyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Nether Heyford.
- - Clubhouse And Sports Field Middle Street Nether Heyford NN7 3LN
Demolition of Existing Clubhouse and erection of new clubhouse on existing footprint
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 12 Wakefield Way, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LU
Demolition of an existing garage. Construction of a rear extension, rebuild new garage and create new dormer. To render whole house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - High Corner 2 The Green Nether Heyford NN7 3LE
Works to 1x Lime tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Nether Heyford in Northamptonshire
Nether Heyford is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, situated just 6 miles west of Northampton and conveniently close to key transport routes including the M1 motorway, A5, and A45 roads. The nearby village of Upper Heyford lies approximately half a mile to the north, making this area an accessible option for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,616 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Nether Heyford covers an area of approximately 849.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nether Heyford a particularly low-crime area.
Nether Heyford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bugbrooke, Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal. 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 Nether Heyford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bugbrooke Meadows SSSI. 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 Nether Heyford
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Nether Heyford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Nether Heyford.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Nether Heyford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nether Heyford were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (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 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Heyford planning applications
- Bugbrooke planning applications
- Flore planning applications
- Upper Stowe planning applications
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- 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.