Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Stoke Bruerne
Stoke Bruerne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 10 miles north of Milton Keynes and 7 miles south of Northampton. Known for its canal history and scenic countryside, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications within a charming, rural setting.
Population: 401 (2021) · Area: 514.0 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 045B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke Bruerne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke Bruerne.
- 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 Stoke Bruerne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Stoke Bruerne.
- - The Laurels Chapel Lane Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SQ
TR 1 Apple (Malus x domestica) – Fell and Remove stump. The tree is in advanced decline with significant deadwood, fungal decay, and reduced structural integrity. TR 2 Apple (Malus x domestica) – Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Byeways Bakers Lane Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SF
Single Storey extension to front, side and rear of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - The Toppers Bridge Road Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SE
Discharge of Condition 9 [Windows & Doors] on Planning Permission 2024/2163/FULL [Proposed extensions and alterations together with new crossover and boundary wall to frontage]
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Laurels Chapel Lane Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SQ
Fell and remove stump to 1 x Silver Birch Tree, 1 x Goat Willow Tree, 1 x Apple Tree Prune of 2 x Apple Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 1 Canalside Cottages Bridge Road Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SE
Creation of small 2m x 1.75m removable decking area in the front of property (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - The Bungalow 20 Church Lane Stoke Bruerne West Northamptonshire NN12 7SG
Cricket Bat Willow Trees - we are looking to fell some of the trees as per map with 1:1 restocking. No burning of waste it will be chipped for biomass.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Old Dower House 1 The Green Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SZ
Erection of new porch; removal of two round windows, replacing one with new casement; Works to chimney to raise outlet to regulatory around above thatched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Old Dower House 1 The Green Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SZ
Erection of new porch; removal of two round windows, replacing one with new casement; Works to chimney to raise outlet to regulatory around above thatched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire
Stoke Bruerne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 10 miles north of Milton Keynes and 7 miles south of Northampton. Known for its canal history and scenic countryside, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications within a charming, rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 401 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Stoke Bruerne covers an area of approximately 514.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoke Bruerne a particularly low-crime area.
Stoke Bruerne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal. 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 Stoke Bruerne includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Stoke Bruerne
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Bruerne. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Stoke Bruerne.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Stoke Bruerne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stoke Bruerne were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 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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