How long do planning decisions take near Orton?

The average planning decision time near Orton is 133 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 Orton?

The planning approval rate near Orton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Orton?

The most common type of planning application near Orton is advertising, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Orton?

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Orton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orton, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Orton are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Orton

Orton is a village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles west of Kettering in North Northamptonshire, England. This charming rural area offers a unique blend of community and countryside, making it a notable point for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

Population: 88 (2021)

District: North Northamptonshire

Website: https://loddingtonparishcouncil.wordpress.com/

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Area Information

Admin district: North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kettering
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orton.

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 Orton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Orton.

- School Of Stonemasonry, Main Street, Orton, NN14 1LJ
Variation of Condition No. 10 of NK/2023/0158 in respect of deferred staircase details
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-06-13
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- School Of Stonemasonry, Main Street, Orton, NN14 1LJ
Condition no. 4 (Archaeological) of NK/2022/0678
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-11-01
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- School of Stonemasonry, Main Street, Orton, NN14 1LJ
Condition no. 4 (WSI) of NK/2022/0679
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-09-14
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- Orton Manor, Main Street, Orton, NN14 1LJ
Insertion of door to front with canopy, lantern and stone steps and repositioned rainwater downpipe
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-04-26
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- Orton Manor, Main Street, Orton, NN14 1LJ
Insertion of door to front with canopy and stone steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Orton in Northamptonshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Orton a particularly low-crime area.

Orton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothwell, Loddington. 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, Orton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://loddingtonparishcouncil.wordpress.com/. 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 Orton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Orton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 133 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Orton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 133 days, decisions near Orton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Orton were advertising consent (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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