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Planning in Rothwell

Approved
76%
16 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rothwell in the last 24 months, from North Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Rothwell

Rothwell is a market town and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, England, just 4 miles northwest of Kettering, 7 miles southeast of Market Harborough, and 8 miles southwest of Corby. The town benefits from convenient access to the Midland Main Line via the nearby Kettering railway station, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments. The town has a population of approximately 8,621 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.

Property prices in Rothwell show an average sale price of £275,845, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rothwell 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rothwelltown.co.uk/index.htm.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rothwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Rothwell. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (15), listed building and heritage (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (44% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rothwell?
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Rothwell. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rothwell?
The average planning decision time near Rothwell is 88 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 Rothwell?
The planning approval rate near Rothwell is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rothwell?
The most common type of planning application near Rothwell is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rothwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Rothwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.