How long do planning decisions take near Staverton?

The average planning decision time near Staverton is 86 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 Staverton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Staverton?

The most common type of planning application near Staverton is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Staverton?

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Staverton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Staverton, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Staverton

Staverton is a village and civil parish located in the south-west of Northamptonshire, England, just 2.3 miles from Daventry. Situated along the A425 road connecting Daventry to Leamington Spa, Staverton offers convenient access to surrounding areas, including Southam and Leamington Spa, which are 7.9 miles and 15.3 miles away, respectively. The village is also traversed by the Jurassic Way long-distance footpath, making it a notable point for outdoor enthusiasts and potential planning developments.

Population: 496 (2021) · Area: 898.7 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £304,963 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staverton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Staverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Staverton.

- Stonecroft Manor Road Staverton NN11 6JD
Works to 1x Poplar tree within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Staverton Manor Manor Road Staverton NN11 6JD
Subdivision of dwellinghouse to form a 2 no. bed holiday let with associated internal and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Staverton Manor Manor Road Staverton NN11 6JD
Listed building consent for subdivision of dwellinghouse to form a 2 no. bed holiday let with associated internal and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Skylark Fields Farm Shuckburgh Road Staverton NN11 6JY
Change of use of land to a café (Use Class E), siting of temporary buildings and associated formation of hardstanding for car parking and decking (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Wellbrook Lodge Well Lane Staverton NN11 6WL
To fell 1x Oak tree within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Godfrees House Manor Road Staverton NN11 6JD
To fell 2x Holly, 1x Juniper. 1x Leylandii, 2x Beech and fire damaged Hollies and works to 2x Yew, 1x Cypress within a conservation area Works to 1x Pine and Sycamore subject to TPOs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Wellbrook Lodge Well Lane Staverton NN11 6WL
A proposed detached carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-27
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- The Stables Manor Road Staverton NN11 6JD
Erection of eight 6ftx6ft fencing panels and trellis adjacent to well lane (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-20
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- Wellbrook Lodge Well Lane Staverton NN11 6WL
Concrete access track (retrospective) to existing agricultural outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Staverton in Northamptonshire

Staverton covers an area of approximately 898.7 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 Staverton show an average sale price of £304,963, 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 Staverton a particularly low-crime area.

Staverton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Staverton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Staverton

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Staverton. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

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

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Staverton were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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