How long do planning decisions take near Piddington?

The average planning decision time near Piddington is 121 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 Piddington?

The planning approval rate near Piddington is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Piddington?

The most common type of planning application near Piddington is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Piddington?

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Piddington, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Piddington, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Piddington

Piddington is a quaint village located in the West Northamptonshire district of England, now part of the parish of Hackleton. Situated just 6 miles south of Northampton and near the Buckinghamshire border, it covers an area of 1,693 acres and features a notable elevation that rises from 300 ft to 400 ft in the nearby Salcey Forest. Historically, as of 1931, Piddington had a population of 342, making it a small but significant community within the region. For those researching planning applications, Piddington's proximity to both urban and rural amenities presents a unique landscape for development opportunities.

District: Hackleton

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 046H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Piddington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Piddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Piddington.

- Pinetrees 33 Main Road Hackleton NN7 2AD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to amend the roof pitch from 18 degrees to 25 degrees to accommodate slate roof tiles of planning permission 2024/5007/FULL (New double garage adjacent to mai
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Threshers Gate 15 Chapel End Piddington NN7 2DD
Two storey side and rear extension into existing garage. New garage to front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 2 Willoughby Way Piddington NN7 2EH
T1 Scots Pine - Reduce the overextended branches by approximately 2 metres and lift one low lateral branch over the public footpath and highway by 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Reserved Matters Application [Appearance - Plot 5 only] pursuant to 2023/6117/MAO - Outline planning application for 11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Pinetrees 33 Main Road Hackleton NN7 2AD
Non material amendment to change of roof pitch from 18 degrees to 25 degrees, lifting the roof height from 3850 to 4137mm of Planning Permission 2024/5007/FULL (New double garage adjacent to main hous
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 18 (Landscape Maintenance) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 12 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Conditions 9 (BNG) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 17 (LEMP) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 13 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 11 (Foul & SW Drainage) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Discharge of Condition 15 (Estate Road) of Planning Permission 2023/6117/MAO. [11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Bridleway 2 Old End Piddington NN7 2DF
Single storey rear extension & porch/garage roof to be replaced with new flat roof (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-03
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- Land to east of Forest Road Piddington NN7 2DA
Outline planning application for 11 serviced plots for self-builders and public open space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Piddington in Northamptonshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Piddington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcey Forest SSSI; 3 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 Piddington

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Piddington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Piddington.

With an average of 121 days, decisions near Piddington 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 Piddington were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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