How long do planning decisions take near Welton?

The average planning decision time near Welton is 60 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 Welton?

The planning approval rate near Welton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Welton?

The most common type of planning application near Welton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Welton?

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Welton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Welton, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Welton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Welton

Welton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, situated 3 miles north of Daventry and 13 miles west-northwest of Northampton. With its proximity to the A361, just a mile away, the village offers convenient access to the national motorway network via junction 18 of the M1. This strategic location makes Welton an appealing area for planning applications, particularly for developments benefiting from nearby transport links.

Population: 595 (2021) · Area: 799.0 km²

District: West Northamptonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welton.

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 Welton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Welton.

- Land at Bridge Bell Farm adjacent to Thwaites Farm, Welton
Agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Allerdale | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Welton Barn Well Lane Welton NN11 2JU
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement single storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-19
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WL/2025/01009 - LAND OFF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 143979 granted 9 February 2022 - amendment to plots 174-183 (moved slightly northwards), and to update and reduce all garage sizes across
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-08
WL/2025/00492 - LAND OFF PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, for residential development of 278no. dwellings (comprising 263 open market dwellings and 15 affordable dwell
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-16
WL/2024/00915 - LAND TO EAST OF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 145636 granted 27 March 2023 - Amendments made to reflect the developed landscape design and to meet the waste storage requirements.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-11-01
WL/2024/00899 - LAND EAST OF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Request for Conformation of Compliance with Condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme) of Planning Permission 145636 Granted 27 March 2023.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-31
WL/2024/00804 - LAND OFF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for non-material amendment to outline planning permission 131681 granted 4 September 2015 - amendment to access timing/phasing
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-07
WL/2024/00639 - LAND OFF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 143979 granted 9 February 2022 - amendment to access from Prebend Lane & swale/footpath layout from it.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-15
WL/2024/00587 - LAND OFF, PREBEND LANE, WELTON
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 131681 granted 4 September 2015 re: amendment to access.
Status: Approved | Type: Non-material amendment | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-29

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A brief summary of Welton in Northamptonshire

Welton covers an area of approximately 799.0 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 Welton a particularly low-crime area.

Welton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashby St Ledgers, Grand Union and Oxford Canals, Daventry Reservoir. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Welton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Welton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Welton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Welton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Welton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 15% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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