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Planning in Upper Heyford

Approved
91%
20 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Heyford in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Upper Heyford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Heyford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Heyford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Upper Heyford. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), outline applications (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Heyford?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Upper Heyford. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Heyford?
The average planning decision time near Upper Heyford is 88 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 Upper Heyford?
The planning approval rate near Upper Heyford is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Heyford?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Heyford is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Heyford?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Heyford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.