Warkworth, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Warkworth, Northamptonshire.
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Planning applications in Warkworth are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Warkworth
Warkworth is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 2 miles east of Banbury, Oxfordshire, and just 1 mile southeast of junction 11 of the M40 motorway. Its proximity to major transport routes makes it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 35 (2021)
District: West Northamptonshire
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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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Warkworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Warkworth.
- 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 Warkworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Warkworth.
- - Beech House Overthorpe Road Overthorpe OX17 2AE
T1 - Birch, Betula pendula - Fell to ground level, due close proximity to adjacent structure. Grinding out the stump to 280mm below ground level. T2 - Birch, Betula pendula - Reducing largest primary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Swallows Barn Middleton Cheney Road Warkworth OX17 2AG
Discharge of condition 4 [Materials] for planning permission 2025/4353/FULL - Timber outbuilding and a detached double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Beech House Overthorpe Road Overthorpe OX17 2AE
Listed building consent for single storey extension to outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Beech House Overthorpe Road Overthorpe OX17 2AE
Single storey extension to outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Hill Farm Overthorpe Road Overthorpe OX17 2AD
H1 Large laurel hedge to be pollarded to 10ft to regain driveway, garden space and light for the neighbours
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Swallow Barn Middleton Cheney Road Warkworth OX17 2AG
Timber outbuilding and a detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Castle Farm Cottage Overthorpe Road Overthorpe OX17 2AD
Reduction to 1 x Magnolia Tree Section fell to 1 x dead Birch Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - St Martins House Middleton Cheney Road Warkworth OX17 2AG
Proposed conversion of double garage into an annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Challoner House Middleton Cheney Road Warkworth OX17 2AG
Listed building consent for conversion of barn to garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Challoner House Middleton Cheney Road Warkworth OX17 2AG
Detached garage and two no dormers on southeast elevation of host dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Warkworth in Northamptonshire
Warkworth is a village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, approximately 2 miles east of Banbury, Oxfordshire, and just 1 mile southeast of junction 11 of the M40 motorway. Its proximity to major transport routes makes it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 35 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Warkworth 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 Warkworth a particularly low-crime area.
Warkworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Overthorpe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Warkworth 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 Warkworth
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Warkworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Warkworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Warkworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Warkworth were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.