Welford, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welford, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welford are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welford
Welford is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area, just south of the River Avon and bordering Leicestershire. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,043, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,200 (2021) · Area: 1267.2 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welford.
- 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 Welford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Welford.
- - Butchers Barn High Street Welford NN6 6HT
Removal of 2 very tall Leylandii trees next to a public footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Hill House Welford NORTHAMPTON Northamptonshire NN6 6JQ
Discharge of condition 4 (Risk Based Land Contamination Assessment), 9 (Barn Owl Method Statement) and 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) of 26/00092/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00701/PCD · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - Hill House Welford NORTHAMPTON Northamptonshire NN6 6JQ
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of 26/00092/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Rosemary Cottage 23 West Street Welford NN6 6HU
Proposed Re-Roofing of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 15 Avon Fields Welford NN6 6JL
Proposed single storey flat roof garden building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 24 Northampton Road, Welford, NN6 6HP
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Fairfield Lodge 1 Northampton Road Welford NN6 6HP
Oak tree - The crown of the tree is raised to permit easier mowing and clearing of leaves and acorns from beneath the tree, any branches extending over stable yard are cut back to reduce the number of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Manor House 2 West Street Welford NN6 6HX
T1: Sweet Chestnut (by gate) Remove epicormic growth from the trunk. Thin the canopy by removing, crossing, rubbing and duplicated branches. Reduce to previous reduction points. Carry out through insp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Salford House 30 High Street Welford NN6 6HT
Lawson Cyress at 60ft tall in close proximity to buildings. Reduce height by 10ft to reduce risk of limb fractures in high winds and a repugtion of 3-4ft in wide to maintain natural shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Marlow Cottage 47 High Street Welford NN6 6HT
Listed building consent for demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of a new single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Marlow Cottage 47 High Street Welford NN6 6HT
Demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of a new single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Canal Wharf Welford Road Husbands Bosworth Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 2 (joinery - window details) of 23/01360/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Valley View Barn 37B High Street Welford Northamptonshire NN6 6HT
Removal of tree within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Welford in Northamptonshire
Welford is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area, just south of the River Avon and bordering Leicestershire. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,043, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,200 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Welford covers an area of approximately 1267.2 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 Welford a particularly low-crime area.
Welford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal. 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, Welford 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 Welford
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Welford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Welford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welford were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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