Old Stratford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Stratford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Old Stratford
Old Stratford is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 1,935 as per the 2011 Census. Its name reflects its Anglo-Saxon heritage, meaning 'ford on a Roman road,' which refers to the historic Watling Street that traverses the village. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding infrastructure and heritage considerations.
Population: 2,427 (2021) · Area: 434.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Stratford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Stratford.
- 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 Stratford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Old Stratford.
- - 4 Cedar Close Old Stratford MK19 6FF
TPO Number 14/2005 Species: False Acacia. Removing 25% of its mass to satisfy household insurance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Furtho Pits Old Cosgrove Road Old Stratford MK19 6AG
Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of land for a commercial builder’s storage and distribution yard (Class B8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 48 Chapmans Drive, Old Stratford, MK19 6NT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 1 Cosgrove Road Old Stratford MK19 6AG
Lawful development certificate (existing) to regularise condition 5 of planning reference S/1997/0521/P to sell and display motor vehicles
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 39 Mounthill Avenue Old Stratford MK19 6AL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 14 Blackhorse Drive Old Stratford MK19 6FH
Loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Old Stratford in Northamptonshire
Old Stratford is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 1,935 as per the 2011 Census. Its name reflects its Anglo-Saxon heritage, meaning 'ford on a Roman road,' which refers to the historic Watling Street that traverses the village. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding infrastructure and heritage considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,427 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Old Stratford covers an area of approximately 434.3 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 Stratford show an average sale price of £330,065, 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 Stratford a particularly low-crime area.
Old Stratford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stony Stratford, Old Stratford, Passenham, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Stratford 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 Stratford
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Old Stratford. Of these, 75% 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 Old Stratford.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Old Stratford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Stratford were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Furtho planning applications
- Passenham planning applications
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- Puxley planning applications
- Stony Stratford planning applications
- Lower Weald planning applications
- Yardley Gobion planning applications
- Cosgrove planning applications
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.
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