How long do planning decisions take near West Farndon?

The average planning decision time near West Farndon is 62 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 West Farndon?

The planning approval rate near West Farndon is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Farndon?

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

How can I track planning applications near West Farndon?

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West Farndon, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Farndon, Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire · England · settlement

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

About West Farndon

West Farndon is a hamlet and deserted medieval village located in West Northamptonshire, England, approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 km) southwest of Hinton. Situated within the civil parish of Woodford cum Membris, the area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations due to its historical significance and rural setting.

District: Woodford cum Membris

Website: http://www.woodford-halse-villagesignpost.co.uk/

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £279,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 022B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Farndon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Farndon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Farndon.

- Cross Tree Farm, West Farndon, NN11 3TU
The retention of a mobile home and porch which serves as accommodation for the sole owner of Cross Tree Farm
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of West Farndon in Northamptonshire

Property prices in West Farndon show an average sale price of £279,830, 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 West Farndon a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Farndon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woodford-halse-villagesignpost.co.uk/. 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 West Farndon

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Farndon. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Farndon.

At 62 days on average, decisions near West Farndon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near West Farndon were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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