Rushden, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rushden, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 31,687 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £241,165 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 039F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rushden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushden.
- 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 Rushden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Rushden.
- - 84 St Margarets Avenue Rushden NN10 9YH
Rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 25 - 27 Church Street Rushden NN10 9YU
Conversion of rear office to 1 no. residential flat
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 69 Wellingborough Road Rushden NN10 9YG
Variation of Condition 2 to allow for revised design retaining 2 no. car parking spaces to front of property pursuant to NE/24/01169/FUL - Change of Use from (C3 Dwellinghouse) to (Sui Generis) HMO fo
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 45 Moor Road Rushden NN10 9SP
Conversion and extension of attic space to create 1No apartment with parking space and shared amenity.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 20 High Street Rushden NN10 0PW
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/24/00860/FUL. Alterations to external appearance to include redecoration, replacement entrance doors, air-intake louvres to south elevation and installation of e
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 42 St Margarets Avenue Rushden NN10 9YH
Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new single storey rear extension - Extending beyond a rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.69m - Maximum height 4.00m - Maximum eaves heigh
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 77 Park Avenue Rushden NN10 9NR
Single storey rear extension with replacement garage. Replacement gate to front boundary wall, wrought iron railings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Flat 1 129 High Street Rushden NN10 0NZ
Replacement of all existing windows
Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Mike Wells Cars Montague Street Rushden NN10 9TS
Demolition of commercial buildings and 156 Wellingborough Road Rushden; and residential development of 10 No 3 bedroom dwellings and associated works
Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 32 High Street Rushden NN10 0PL
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/23/00799/PDU. The sub-division of an existing commercial building into a 2 bedroom flat at first and second floor levels and the retention of commercial premises
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 126 Wellingborough Road Rushden NN10 9SS
Construction of two-bedroom semi-detached dwelling with associated access, car parking, refuse storage & landscaping on land at the rear of 126 Wellingborough Road
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Factory Windmill Road Rushden NN10 9TN
Discharge of conditions pursuant to application NE/22/01602/FUL: Part demolition of factory buildings and refurbishment of the retained building to form 3 flats, erection of 2 townhouses and formation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 20 Wymington Road Rushden NN10 9JX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Flats 1 - 4 129 High Street Rushden NN10 0NZ
Replacement of all existing windows for flats 1 - 4 with new double glazed white UPVC windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 71A High Street Rushden NN10 0QE
Change of use from commercial business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (3 one-bed flats) (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Rushden in Northamptonshire
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 £241,165, 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 Rushden a particularly low-crime area.
Rushden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rushden, Higham Ferrers. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rushden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Rushden
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Rushden. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Rushden.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Rushden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rushden were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.