Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · Town
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: £249,746 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 033C
Crime Statistics
349 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 132
- anti-social-behaviour: 72
- shoplifting: 29
- vehicle-crime: 21
- criminal-damage-arson: 20
- drugs: 18
- other-theft: 15
- public-order: 13
- burglary: 9
- robbery: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- other-crime: 4
- bicycle-theft: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 1
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
16 planning applications found near Wellingborough.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 7 Doddington Road Wellingborough NN8 2JG
Listed building consent for the conversion of the south garage into a residential annex/office removing the wooden doors and infilling with stone a timber window and a patio door and a new additional
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2025-02-11
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
View full details - - 48 Market Street Wellingborough NN8 1AG
Listed Building Consent for minor works to the building to include repair or replacement of broken, slipped or missing slate tiles. Flat roof coverings to be replaced or overlayed with new roofing sys
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Wellingborough School London Road Wellingborough NN8 2BX
Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (tree protection report), condition 10 (a detailed scheme for the maintenance and upkeep of every element of the surface water drainage system proposed on t
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Southwood House 45 Doddington Road Wellingborough NN8 2JH
Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a two storey apartment block contained 26 apartments for the over 55's (consisting of 24 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed) parking, landscaping, retention
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 4 Pebble Lane Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 1AS
Approval of details reserved by conditions number 3 (full details of cooking extraction and odour control system) in relation to planning permission reference NW/23/00010/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 47 Market Street Wellingborough NN8 1AE
Change of use from bank (E(c)(i)) to retail (E(a)) - ground floor only including external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Wellingborough School Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 2BX
Siting of 8 temporary classroom facilities, office and WC's on existing headmasters lawn and a temporary car park for 145 cars on existing first team football pitch (2 terms)/athletics track (1 term)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 4 Pebble Lane Wellingborough NN8 1AS
Change of use from former office (Class E (g) (i)) to a Fireaway Pizza Restaurant (Sui Generis Hot Food Takeaway). AMENDED PLANS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wellingborough | Date: 2023-01-07
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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 £249,746, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wellingborough area recorded 349 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Wellingborough. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wellingborough.
At 64 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 (16), full planning applications (14), outline applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
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