How long do planning decisions take near Westhorp?

The average planning decision time near Westhorp is 109 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 Westhorp?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westhorp?

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

How can I track planning applications near Westhorp?

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Westhorp, Northamptonshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westhorp, Northamptonshire.

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About Westhorp

Westhorp is a hamlet located in Northamptonshire, England, and has merged with the adjacent village of Byfield due to expansion. It falls within the civil parish of Byfield, making it an integral part of this developing area, which may be of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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Town Insights

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 022A

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westhorp.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westhorp based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Westhorp.

- 5A Fessey Road Byfield NN11 6XG
Removal of conservatory and construction of a detached outbuilding/garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 3 Banbury Lane Byfield NN11 6UX
Outline application (all matters reserved except for access) for a self build dwelling and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 1 High Street Byfield NN11 6XQ
Listed Building Consent to take down and rebuild the existing red brick chimney, repairing and re-pointing the existing stonework.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
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- The Haven 51 Church Street Byfield NN11 6XN
Removal of 1x yew tree subject to TPO - TPO 367
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-07
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- Sundial Cottage 12 Westhorpe Lane Byfield NN11 6XB
Part demolition of existing single-storey single garage to rear. Construction of single-storey conservatory extension to rear. Construction of single-storey triple garage to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-07
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- Nutwood Cottage 14 Boddington Road Byfield NN11 6UP
Replacement garage, revised driveway, retaining walls, new greenhouse, new windows to the main house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-05-01
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- Glebe House, 46 Church Street, Byfield, NN11 6XN
Non material amendment to WND/2022/1102 (Construction of first floor side extension and installation of disabled access lift) to reposition wet room window, relocation of chimney, and internal alterat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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- Butterwell Cottage 10A Boddington Road Byfield West Northamptonshire NN11 6UP
Change of use of ancilliary annex to Butterwell Cottage to self contained dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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- 1 Bell Lane Byfield Northamptonshire NN11 6US
Single storey glazed extensions to front and side of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Westhorp in Northamptonshire

Property prices in Westhorp show an average sale price of £279,830, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Westhorp is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Westhorp

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Westhorp. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

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

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Westhorp take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Westhorp were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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