Old, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Old
Old is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. With a population growth from 308 in 2001 to 490 in 2011, the area shows signs of development and community expansion, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 469 (2021) · Area: 829.9 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old.
- 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 Old based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Old.
- - Walnut Tree Cottage Faxton End Old NN6 9RF
Install of in ground swimming pool and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Land off Faxton End Old Northamptonshire NN6 9RF
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Archaeological Work) and 8 (Habitat Management) of Planning Permission 2024/3698/FULL (Erection of new general purpose agricultural building).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Barn Off Bridle Road, Old, Northamptonshire, NN6 9QY
Change of use from barn to agricultural workers dwelling (self-build) to include an extension to the side for a utility and garage with bedroom over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Barn Off Bridle Road, Old, Northamptonshire, NN6 9QY
Discharge of Conditions 3 (External Material Samples) 5 (Landscape Scheme) 9 (Bat and Bird Boxes) of Planning Permission 2024/0288/FULL (Change of use from agricultural barn to dwellinghouse at Barn O
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Wold Farm Harrington Road Old NN6 9RJ
Planning Permission for enclosure of existing porch (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Wold Farm Harrington Road Old NN6 9RJ
Enclosure of existing porch, repairs to chimneys, mortar, stonework and window head; repairs to doors; refurbishment of sash and leaded windows; replacement of 9 no. casement windows; inclusion of gla
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Old in Northamptonshire
Old is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. With a population growth from 308 in 2001 to 490 in 2011, the area shows signs of development and community expansion, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 469 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Old covers an area of approximately 829.9 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 Old show an average sale price of £308,176, 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 Old a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Old includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitsford Reservoir 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, Old 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 Old
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Old. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Old take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Old were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). 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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Related Planning Guides
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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.