How long do planning decisions take near Thornby?

The average planning decision time near Thornby is 72 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 Thornby?

The planning approval rate near Thornby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornby?

The most common type of planning application near Thornby is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornby?

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Thornby, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornby, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About Thornby

Thornby is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 11 miles north-west of Northampton town centre. With a population that grew from 162 in 2001 to 189 in 2011, Thornby features a notable Manor house and is conveniently bisected by the A5199 road, which connects Northampton to Leicester. Its proximity to the A14, linking to the M1 and M6 motorways, offers strategic access for potential planning applications in the area.

Population: 182 (2021) · Area: 499.2 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 026A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Thornby.

- 21 Welford Road Thornby NN6 8SJ
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Thornby in Northamptonshire

Thornby covers an area of approximately 499.2 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 Thornby a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Thornby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Thornby were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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