How long do planning decisions take near Twywell?

The average planning decision time near Twywell is 60 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 Twywell?

The planning approval rate near Twywell is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Twywell?

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

How can I track planning applications near Twywell?

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Twywell, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Twywell, Northamptonshire.

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About Twywell

Twywell is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northamptonshire, just north of the A14 road and approximately three miles west of Thrapston. The area is adjacent to Twywell Hills and Dales Country Park, offering scenic landscapes and outdoor opportunities. As of the 2011 census, Twywell had a population of 176, making it a small but vibrant community within North Northamptonshire. This context may be beneficial for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 182 (2021)

District: North Northamptonshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £258,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 011B

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

vehicle-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Twywell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Twywell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Twywell.

- Manor Farm High Street Twywell NN14 3AH
Southeast Orchid House extension to the Coach House adjoining manor farmhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Manor Farm High Street Twywell NN14 3AH
Southeast Orchid House extension to the Coach House adjoining manor farmhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Ayres Rock Church Lane Twywell NN14 3AH
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/25/00370/LBC. Internal alterations to create a small living space, including a kitchen, dining, and sitting area, along with two bedrooms. Existing windows will
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Ayres Rock Church Lane Twywell NN14 3AH
Discharge of conditions pursuant to NE/24/01265/LBC. Replacement of windows to the main listed building and some minor alterations to the attached building. These include the installation of bifold do
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Manor Farm High Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
Proposed renovation of the coach house adjoining Manor Farmhouse including internal alterations to include insulating existing floors, adding U/F heating, wall insulation, new door opening, insulating
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Manor Farm High Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
Proposed renovation of the coach house adjoining Manor Farmhouse including internal alterations to include insulating existing floors, adding U/F heating, wall insulation, new door opening, insulating
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-18
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- The Gables High Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
This planning application requests the Stopping Up of the highway located on the front garden of The Gables. There is a pavement directly opposite The Gables that is designated for such passing and re
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Glebe House Lower Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
T1; Pear (lapsed espalier) - reduce by 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-22
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- Manor Farm High Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
Renovation of the Coach House and new Garden Room adjoining Manor Farmhouse including internal alternations to include insulating existing floors, adding U/F heating, wall insulation, new door opening
Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-27
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- 2 Home Farm Cottages Lower Street Twywell NN14 3AH
External structural repairs and new roof, along with internal repair/alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-03-21
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- 2 Home Farm Cottages Lower Street Twywell NN14 3AH
External structural repairs and new roof, along with internal repair/alterations to facilitate bringing the bathroom indoors and associated works as per submitted Schedule of works and Design and Acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-03-21
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- Gardeners Cottage Lower Street Twywell Kettering NN14 3AH
Amended scheme from application NE/23/01091/FUL, erection of a ground floor extension to allow for an addition of an annex within the existing layout of the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Twywell in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Twywell show an average sale price of £258,445, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Twywell is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Twywell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodford, Twywell. 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 Twywell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Twywell Gullet SSSI. 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 Twywell

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Twywell. 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 Twywell.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Twywell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Twywell were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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