Potterspury, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Potterspury, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Potterspury are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Potterspury
Potterspury is a vibrant village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 1,453 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles north-west of Milton Keynes, it represents a growing community that may be of interest to planners and developers looking at local planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,636 (2021) · Area: 949.7 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Potterspury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Potterspury.
- 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 Potterspury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Potterspury.
- - 75 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PG
New drive finish, alteration of window to door, new log burner flues into existing stacks, change of timber wall on outbuilding Byre to metal windows and doors. Internal works to include new log burne
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 127 Mays Way, Potterspury, NN12 7PR
Demolition of garage with asbestos & erection of new garden office with storage, replacing the garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 104 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PQ
Discharge of Condition 5 (Detail of Structural Work) of Planning Permission 2024/5529/LBC. (Listed building consent to amend approved scheme (2024/0041/LBC) by lowering the mezzanine window cill to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 104 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PQ
Non-material amendment for 2024/0040/FULL (Works to existing outbuilding, including the installation of side windows, side door, woodburner and flue. Paved patio area, removal of existing greenhouse a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 104 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PQ
Discharge of Conditions 3 [Bat Box] and 8 [PV Panels] on Planning Permission 2024/0040/FULL [Works to existing outbuilding, including the installation of side windows, side door, woodburner and flue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Moorgate Farm Shop Moorend Road Potterspury Yardley Gobion NN12 7QG
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Architectural Detailing), 5 (Foul and Surface Water Details) 6 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission 2024/0017/RM (Details of the layout, scale, appear
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Greystone Lodge, 24 Watling Street, Potterspury, NN12 6QP
Discharge of Condition 3 (Architectural Detailing) Planning Permission - 2023/6241/LBC. Demolition of existing modern extension and erection of new single storey side extension and associated internal
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Moorgate Farm Shop Moorend Road Potterspury Yardley Gobion NN12 7QG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (CMP), 5 (Bird and Bat Boxes/Tiles), 6 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage) & 7 (External Lighting) of Planning Permission WNS/2022/2196/OUT (Outline planning permission for a f
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Moorgate Farm Shop, Moorend Road, Potterspury, Yardley Gobion, NN12 7QG
Details of the layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for approved WNS/2022/2196/OUT[Farm managers dwelling and associated development.]
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 104 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PQ
Works to existing outbuilding, including the installation of side windows, side door, woodburner and flue. Paved patio area, removal of existing greenhouse and ground-mounted PV panels installed to no
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 104 High Street Potterspury NN12 7PQ
Listed Building application for internal and external works to existing outbuilding and installation of first floor mezzanine level. New woodburner and flue. Ground-mounted PV panels installed to nort
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Potterspury in Northamptonshire
Potterspury is a vibrant village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 1,453 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles north-west of Milton Keynes, it represents a growing community that may be of interest to planners and developers looking at local planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,636 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Potterspury covers an area of approximately 949.7 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 Potterspury show an average sale price of £351,219, 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 Potterspury a particularly low-crime area.
Potterspury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yardley Gobion. 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 Potterspury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whittlewood Forest 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Potterspury 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 Potterspury
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Potterspury. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Potterspury.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Potterspury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Potterspury were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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