Newnham, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newnham, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newnham are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 595 (2021) · Area: 782.8 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newnham.
- 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 Newnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
262 planning applications found near Newnham.
- - Rambler Cottage School Hill Newnham NN11 3HG
Removal of 1x Sycamore tree due to front stone wall damage. A traditional, managed yew (laxus baccata) hedge will be planted in its place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Orchard Cottage School Hill Newnham NN11 3HG
Creation of first floor in garage to create habitable ancillary accommodation including insertion of rooflights, dormer and external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Orchard Cottage School Hill Newnham NN11 3HG
Creation of first floor in garage to create habitable ancillary accommodation including insertion of rooflights, dormer and external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Ivy Lodge Badby Road Newnham NN11 3HE
Replacement front porch to dwelling; re-roofing of outbuilding to front of dwelling in natural slate and rebuilding of brick outbuilding chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ivy Lodge Badby Road Newnham NN11 3HE
Listed building consent for replacement front porch to dwelling; re-roofing of outbuilding to front of dwelling in natural slate and rebuilding of brick outbuilding chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Three Trees The Green Newnham NN11 3HB
Rear extension to the existing garage to form gym, link extension to the main dwelling, pergola covered pool and landscaping works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 41 Bradbury Road Newnham NN11 3HD
Mature Ash tree. To remove the regrowth from the stem to previous points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 10 Lady Close Newnham NN11 3HN
Demolition of existing conservatory and addition of a rear and side single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Bramley Cottage School Hill Newnham NN11 3HG
Proposed Garage conversion, loft conversion, Rear Dormer, Single Storey Rear Extension with Associated External and Internal works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 41 Bradbury Road Newnham NN11 3HD
Construction of two storey extension at side and photovoltaic panels to front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Broughton House Preston Capes Road Newnham NN11 3EZ
Construction of a Single Storey Extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-01
View full details - - 4 Bradbury Road, Newnham, NN11 3HD
Rear single storey extension, new front porch and shingle replacement with cladding to front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-16
View full details - - 8 Thornton Close Newnham NN11 3HW
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 41 Bradbury Road Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HD
Work to tree subject of tree preservation order DA196
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Westfields The Green Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HB
Re-pollarding of a tree in the conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - Chayomer The Green Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HB
Conversion/change of use of redundant shop to a ground floor flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-07-13
View full details - - 5 Badby Road Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HE
Conversion of loft to habitable space including front and rear rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-03-11
View full details - - 10 Lady Close Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HN
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-02-26
View full details - - Cranford Preston Capes Road Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3EZ
Single storey front and rear extensions including formation of annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-02-24
View full details - - Fernvilla Daventry Road Newnham Northamptonshire NN11 3HF
Works to a tree and felling of a tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-02-08
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A brief summary of Newnham in Northamptonshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newnham a particularly low-crime area.
Newnham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Newnham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Newnham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Badby Wood SSSI; 2 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 Newnham
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newnham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 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 Newnham were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (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, 5 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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