Sulgrave, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sulgrave, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sulgrave are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sulgrave
Sulgrave is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 5 miles north of Brackley. Nestled just south of a stream that originates within the parish, the area offers a unique setting as the stream flows eastward to join the River Tove, a tributary of the Great Ouse, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 423 (2021) · Area: 8.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
Website: http://www.sulgrave.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sulgrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sulgrave.
- 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 Sulgrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
356 planning applications found near Sulgrave.
- - Stone Court Helmdon Road Sulgrave OX17 2SQ
T1: Beech tree - Reduce by approx 30% to bring the tree from 16m tall to 13.5m tall and from 14m wide to 11.5m wide T2: Yew tree - Reduce from 5m to 3.5m and from 6m wide to approx 4m wide
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Stone Court Helmdon Road Sulgrave OX17 2SQ
T1: Silver Birch - Fell to ground level T2: Norway Spruce - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Stonehurst, Little Street, Sulgrave, OX17 2SG
Amendment to newly built dwelling to fenestration and carport wall, following planning approval WNS/2023/0069/RES. All in accordance with WNS/2022/0356/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Sulgrave House Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
T2 - Elder Cut back from neighbouring property to previous cuts to give minimum 2m clearance, T4 - Yew Cut back from neighbouring property to previous cuts to give minimum 2m clearance, T5 - Horse Che
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Sulgrave House Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
T1 - Lime Crown reduce by 3m to control size adjacent to nearby properties & highway, T3 - Sycamore Cut back from neighbouring property to previous cuts to give minimum 2m clearance, T6 - Sycamore Cut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Fleet Farm Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
Discharge of Condition 3 (Building Recording ) of Planning Permission WNS/2022/0837/FULL (Change of use and conversion of redundant agricultural buildings to ancillary residential use to include new r
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Bluebell Cottage Helmdon Road Sulgrave OX17 2SQ
Garage conversion to create home office and store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - The Old Manse Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Stone Samples), 4 (External Colour scheme), 5 (Window and Door Detail), 6 (Slate and Roofing samples) of Planning Permission 2025/3013/FULL. (Erection of two storey front ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Trees adjacent to Telecommunications pole on Magpie Road Sulgrave OX17 2RT
T1/T2 Beech Trees - TPO 98/1973.Cut back from BT Wires by approx 1M and crown lift over roadside to 3M
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Dial House Farm Magpie Road Sulgrave OX17 2RU
Repairs to front porch of property following subsidence damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - Kirkleys Magpie Road Sulgrave OX17 2RT
T1 - Walnut Crown reduce by 1.5m to control tree size.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Bentleys Farm House Helmdon Road Sulgrave OX17 2SQ
Rear garden felling of Ash, Birch 2 x Sweet Chestnut Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Dial House Farm Magpie Road Sulgrave OX17 2RU
Listed building consent for repairs to front porch of property following subsidence damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Old Manse Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
Erection of two storey front extension with dormers. Removal of staircase and construction of single storey first floor extension. Part single and part two storey infill extension with front dormer an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - The Blades, Helmdon Road, Sulgrave, OX17 2SQ
2 storey front, side and rear extension. New second floor and roof alterations. New windows and doors. Chimney reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - St James Church Magpie Road Sulgrave OX17 2RT
T1- South entrance - South east corner of church yard. Sorbus to be lifted all round to circa 2.5m- reduce in height by 2.5m and reduce remaining canopy to shape to compact and balance the crown using
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - The Old Manse Little Street Sulgrave OX17 2SG
T1 - Apple Removal of apple due to the tree's unsuitable location in relation to the driveway. Applicant intends to replant a similar species in a more suitable location further back in the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - The Old Windmill Track To The Old Windmill Sulgrave OX17 2SH
Additional Artisan Meditation Retreats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Stone Court Helmdon Road Sulgrave OX17 2SQ
Works to T1 Spruce & T2 Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - Foxhaven 3 Manor Road Sulgrave OX17 2SA
T1 Beech tree - Approximately 19m in height to be reduced to 17m and approximately 17m in spread to be reduced to 15m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-24
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A brief summary of Sulgrave in Northamptonshire
Sulgrave is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 5 miles north of Brackley. Nestled just south of a stream that originates within the parish, the area offers a unique setting as the stream flows eastward to join the River Tove, a tributary of the Great Ouse, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 423 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Sulgrave covers an area of approximately 8.3 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 Sulgrave show an average sale price of £382,909, 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 Sulgrave a particularly low-crime area.
Sulgrave has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Culworth, Sulgrave. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sulgrave planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sulgrave.org/. 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 Sulgrave
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sulgrave. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sulgrave may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sulgrave were tree works (13), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). 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, 8 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Culworth planning applications
- Lower Thorpe planning applications
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- Greatworth planning applications
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- Marston St Lawrence planning applications
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