Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Nether Heyford are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,973 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 040C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
233 planning applications found near Nether Heyford.
- - Land East Of Winston Close Nether Heyford
Permission in Principle for up to 6no. Self-build Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Sunnyside 8 The Green Nether Heyford NN7 3LE
Fell one conifer situated close to a wall as per sketch plan attached.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 27 The Green Nether Heyford NN7 3LE
Works to 1x Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 24 Manor Park Nether Heyford NN7 3NN
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Bliss Charity Primary School Middle Street Nether Heyford NN7 3LL
Branch removal/cut back to 2 x Mature Scots Pine Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Bliss Charity Primary School Middle Street Nether Heyford NN7 3LL
Crown reduction to 1 x Horse Chestnut Tree Crown reduction and lift lower branches on 1 x Silver Birch Tree & 1 Sycamore Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 14 The Green Nether Heyford NN7 3LE
Front rear and side ground floor extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 12 Wakefield Way, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LU
Demolish existing garage, build new garage and two storey rear extension and render whole house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - 5 Wakefield Way, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LU
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 5 Wakefield Way Nether Heyford NN7 3LU
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) in respect of the impact on the amenity of any adjoining premises of a proposed single sto
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 9 Watery Lane Nether Heyford NN7 3LN
Erection of detached family annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 25 Manor Park Nether Heyford NN7 3NN
Crown reduction of 1 x Oak Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - 1 Brookside Place Nether Heyford NN7 3NL
New two storey side extension, replace existing flat roof to front elevation with concrete tile pitch roof, and render top half of existing house to match proposed extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 20 Manor Park Nether Heyford NN7 3NN
Two storey side extension, single storey front porch, rearrangement of driveway and location of new fence onto legal boundary line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Heyford Manor, 29 Manor Park, Nether Heyford, NN7 3NN
To remove existing and replace with new windows. Repairs to others.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - 38 Manor Park, Nether Heyford, NN7 3NN
Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application WNS/2022/1962/Ful (Proposed raising of the existing eaves and roof with removal of existing dormers. Proposed two storey front and side extens
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-16
View full details - - Appleford 14B Middle Street Nether Heyford NN7 3LL
Fell to ground level one dead weeping willow tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-16
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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.
Property prices in Nether Heyford show an average sale price of £288,973, 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nether Heyford 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 Nether Heyford
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Nether Heyford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 68 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 (16), tree works (9), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
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