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Planning in Newnham

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newnham in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Newnham

Newnham is a picturesque village located in West Northamptonshire, England, just 2 miles south of Daventry and 3 miles west of Weedon Bec. Conveniently situated 6 miles from junction 16 of the M1 motorway and 11 miles from Northampton, it offers good transport links, with the A45 road running a mile northwest and the nearest railway station at Long Buckby, 8 miles to the northeast. This strategic location makes Newnham a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 595 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.

Newnham covers an area of approximately 782.8 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 Newnham show an average sale price of £413,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newnham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newnham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newnham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newnham?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newnham?
The average planning decision time near Newnham is 100 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 Newnham?
The planning approval rate near Newnham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newnham?
The most common type of planning application near Newnham is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newnham?
You can search and track planning applications near Newnham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.