Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Heyford are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is a quaint village and civil parish located 6 miles west of Northampton, near Weedon in Northamptonshire. It was previously situated along the A45 road until a bypass was introduced in November 2018, enhancing accessibility to the M1 motorway junction 16, just 0.5 miles away. The village shares community facilities with the nearby Nether Heyford, fostering a close-knit environment ideal for prospective planning applications.
Population: 92 (2021)
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,973 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 040C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Heyford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Heyford.
- 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 Upper Heyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Upper Heyford.
- - Hill Farm Upper Heyford Northamptonshire NN7 3NB
Construction of Commercial Units (Use Class B2 and B8) Including Ancillary Office Space and Associated Access and Parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - M1 Jct 16 Slip Road/A45 Services roundabout NN7 3NA
Advertisement Consent for four identical, non-illuminated signs installed facing an entrance to the roundabout
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - The Close Hill Farm Road To Hipwells Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Demolish existing 3 bedroom two storey house and Erection of a 5 bedroom two storey dwelling with habitable loft and dormers to the front and rear, with associated landscaping and driveway works. (ame
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Land at Main Road Upper Heyford (Junction 16 M1) NN7 3NB
Outline Application for the Proposed Development of a Lorry Parking Area and associated Car Parking with all Matters Reserved aside from Access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - Hipwells Road To Hipwells, Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, NN7 3NB
Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 20 of S/2019/1369/MAO [Scheme of Surface Water Drainage ] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 20 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning appli
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2022-06-16
View full details - - Buildings at Upper Heyford Upper Heyford Northampton NN7 3NB
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Development/Use To allow continued use of B8 storage and distribution
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Macflex International Ltd Hill Farm Road To Hipwells Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Variation of Condition 1 and 2 S/2006/0119/P (named company and named use) to allow our company Totebox to use the warehouses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-11-25
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 10 [Cycle Parking] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 10 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning application to include: (i) Full planning ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 11 [Landscaping Scheme] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 11 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning application to include: (i) Full planni
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 7 [Surface Water Drainage] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 7 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning application to include: (i) Full plan
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 6 [Foul Water Network Strategy] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning application to include: (i) Full
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Condition 4 [Construction Method Statement ] Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission S/2019/1369/MAO [Hybrid planning application to include: (i) F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2020-05-14
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford NN7 3NB
Hybrid planning application to include: (i) Full planning application for the extension of the existing employment units, 1 and 2 and subdivision of Unit 1, into 2 units, to create an additional 1,875
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2019-06-28
View full details - - The Barn Upper Heyford
Conversion of outbuilding to annex with detached car port
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2014-01-27
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford
Part rebuild and change of use of former agricultural buildings to storage and distribution. (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2006-01-30
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford
Farm buildings used for storage and not agricultural use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2005-10-28
View full details - - Hill Farm Upper Heyford
Steel framed building to house livestock
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2005-08-15
View full details - - Hipwells Upper Heyford
Garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2004-02-09
View full details - - The Stables Upper Heyford
Conservatory to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2003-03-27
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A brief summary of Upper Heyford in Northamptonshire
Upper Heyford is a quaint village and civil parish located 6 miles west of Northampton, near Weedon in Northamptonshire. It was previously situated along the A45 road until a bypass was introduced in November 2018, enhancing accessibility to the M1 motorway junction 16, just 0.5 miles away. The village shares community facilities with the nearby Nether Heyford, fostering a close-knit environment ideal for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 92 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Upper Heyford show an average sale price of £288,973, 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 Upper Heyford a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Heyford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nether Heyford, 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 Upper Heyford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bugbrooke Meadows 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 Upper Heyford
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Upper Heyford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Heyford.
The average decision period of 75 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 Upper Heyford were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Nether Heyford planning applications
- Flore planning applications
- Bugbrooke planning applications
- Road Weedon planning applications
- Kislingbury planning applications
- Harpole planning applications
- Church Stowe planning applications
- Upper Stowe planning applications
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