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Planning in Rushden

Approved
80%
20 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Rushden

Rushden is a town and civil parish located in the North Northamptonshire district of England, approximately 18 miles east of Northampton and 12 miles north of Bedford, making it a key area for local planning applications. Its position near the Bedfordshire border adds to its accessibility and potential for development, appealing to those researching planning opportunities in the region. The town has a population of approximately 31,687 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.

Property prices in Rushden show an average sale price of £233,109, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rushden has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rushden 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rushden, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rushden?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rushden?
The average planning decision time near Rushden is 62 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 Rushden?
The planning approval rate near Rushden is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rushden?
The most common type of planning application near Rushden is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rushden?
You can search and track planning applications near Rushden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.