Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Wellingborough are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wellingborough
Wellingborough is a vibrant market town located in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 65 miles from London and 11 miles from Northampton, situated north of the River Nene. As part of a Unitary Authority area, it offers a diverse range of planning opportunities and developments, making it an important location for prospective investors and residents alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £262,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 029E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wellingborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wellingborough.
- 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 Wellingborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Wellingborough.
- 26/01874/AOC - Land Area 19A Stanton Cross Irthlingborough Road North Wellingborough
Approval of details reserved by condition pursuant to condition 38 (a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation (including site-based archaeological survey,
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 106 Knox Road Wellingborough NN8 1HY
Side extension and loft conversion with L shaped dormer and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01821/LDP - 106 Knox Road Wellingborough NN8 1HY
Side extension and loft conversion with L shaped dormer and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Tithe Barn Burystead Place Wellingborough NN8 1AH
Internal and external alterations, including change of use from arts venue to community and wedding venue, installation of new glazed doors and side screens and external barn doors to Tithe Barn and n
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01638/FUL - Wellingborough Telephone Exchange Midland Road Wellingborough NN8 1HA
Removal of 3 no. existing antennas and mast head amplifiers (MHAs); Installation of 3 no. new antennas on new support steelwork; Installation of remote radio heads (RRHs), break out boxes (BOBs) and a
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/01276/FUL - Garages Rear Of 170 To 174 Mill Road Wellingborough
Demolition of existing grages/light industrial unit and erection of a single one-bed dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/01484/FUL - Friars Academy Friars Close Wellingborough NN8 2LA
Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01151/LBC - Swanspool Pavilion Swanspool Parade Wellingborough NN8 2BZ
Installation of railings to replace existing glass balustrades
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00554/TCA - Herriotts Court Herriotts Lane Wellingborough
T1; London Plane - reduce limbs by 3m to West side. T2; Sycamore - reduce limbs by 3m to West side. T3; Whitebeam reduce limbs by 2m to East side.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 14 Broadway Wellingborough NN8 2DG
Single storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of the original property by 5.90m with a maximum height of 3.50m and eaves height of 2.70m
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Walks London Road Wellingborough
T1; Lime - remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Southwood House 45 Doddington Road Wellingborough NN8 2JH
Approval of details reserved by condition pursuant to condition 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission reference NW/24/00063/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 40 Market Street Wellingborough NN8 1AA
Remove all external manifestation/artwork/branding/signs. Remove ATM and Night Safe and make good and infill with appropriate materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - St Marys Church (C Of E) Knox Road Wellingborough
All trees marked low priority on the attached tree survey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Swansgate Shopping Centre 12 - 13 Corn Lane Commercial Way Wellingborough NN8 1EZ
Advertisement consent for new shop fascia signage - non illuminated
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 39 Cambridge Street Wellingborough NN8 1DW
Notification for prior approval for change of use of a building from business (Use Class E (g) (i) to five self-contained flats (3 x 1 bed and 2 bedsits) (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 4 Knox Road Wellingborough NN8 1HW
Approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (a scheme for achieving the indoor noise levels outlined in table 4 of BS8233:2014 in relation to the residential dwelling) of planning permission reference
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Swanspool Pavilion Swanspool Parade Wellingborough NN8 2BZ
Change of Use of the building (Community Use class (F2)) including the addition of an ancillary Cafe (A3 use) and Office E (g) (i) use). The formation of two inter-connected multi-function rooms with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Swanspool Pavilion Swanspool Parade Wellingborough NN8 2BZ
Listed Building Consent for Change of Use of the building (Community Use class (F2)) including the addition of an ancillary Cafe (A3 use) and Office E (g) (i) use). The formation of two inter-connecte
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 20 The Drive Wellingborough NN8 2DE
Demolition of existing utility room and new single storey rear and side extension, with rear window and side door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire
Wellingborough is a vibrant market town located in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 65 miles from London and 11 miles from Northampton, situated north of the River Nene. As part of a Unitary Authority area, it offers a diverse range of planning opportunities and developments, making it an important location for prospective investors and residents alike.
Property prices in Wellingborough show an average sale price of £262,395, 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 Wellingborough a particularly low-crime area.
Wellingborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellingborough. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wellingborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits. 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 Wellingborough
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Wellingborough. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wellingborough.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Wellingborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wellingborough were discharge of conditions (21), full planning applications (16), outline applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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