Whittlebury, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whittlebury, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whittlebury are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whittlebury
Whittlebury is a village and civil parish located in the southern part of Northamptonshire, near the border with Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to these two counties makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to surrounding regions.
Population: 572 (2021) · Area: 1310.5 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £351,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whittlebury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whittlebury.
- 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 Whittlebury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
122 planning applications found near Whittlebury.
- - Oak House 6 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Partial discharge of condition 5 (foul and surface water drainage) of planning permission 2023/6397/FULL (Demolition of existing garage, new highway entrance/driveway to new detached dwelling with gar
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Home Farm West Park Farmhouse Kennel Road Whittlebury NN12 8XW
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the above Order) for an Agricultural Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 39 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XH
Variation of condition 2 [Approved Plans] amendments to the external appearance of the building to application 2025/2631/FULL [Renovation of bungalow and new first floor extension. New single garage].
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Tealby 12 Lodge Park Whittlebury NN12 8XG
T1 - Lime - Crown raise to 6m, remove basal epicormic growth, thin crown of secondary growth only by 15-20% and remove dead wood to reduce excessive shading and part of maintenance requirements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 74 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XJ
Part single and part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Worlds End 3 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Single storey extensions to rear and side and conversion of existing integral garage. Construction of garage and workshop/store building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Hour Cottage 77 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XH
A lime tree has overgrown significantly over our garden wall encroaching on the brickwork consuming the wall. Prune back to clear wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 39 High Street, Whittlebury, NN12 8XH
Renovation of bungalow and new first floor extension. New single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 4 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
T1 Atlantic Cedar: Crown clean, removing dead, dying and diseased growth. Thin branch endings by 15% T2 Turkey Oak: Remove deadwood. G1 Mixed Species (Oak,Yew,Sycamore,Ash, Laurel): Fell/Reduce select
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 56 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development consisting of Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - Worlds End 3 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
T1 Ash - re pollard to previous points, to reduce stress on hollow base.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Hour Cottage 77 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 56 High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XJ
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions with associated internal and external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Oak House 6 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Crown lift and reduction to 1 x Oak Tree (TPO 111/1971)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Oak House 6 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Condition 4 of 2023/6397/FULL [Bio Diversity Statement]. Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 of Planning Permission [2023/6397/FULL.[Demolition of existing garage, ne
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Oak House 6 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Partial discharge of Condition 3 of 2023/6397/FULL [Archaeology]. Application for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 of Planning Permission [2023/6397/FULL.[Demolition of existing g
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XJ to Lillingstone Lovell MK18 5BD
Request for a formal Screening Opinion for a water mains replacement Scheme between the villages of Lillingstone Lovell and Whittlebury on the A143
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-15
View full details - - Brackenfield 5 Lodge Park Whittlebury NN12 8XG
2no. Horse Chestnut trees subject to TPO 111/71: Crown lift by 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-27
View full details - - Oak House 6 Park Close Whittlebury NN12 8XE
Demolition of existing garage, new highway entrance/driveway to new detached dwelling with garage and car port, landscaping plus double garage to Oak House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Land and barn to rear of 44a High Street Whittlebury NN12 8XJ
Proposed conversion of barn to dwelling to include the creation of a first floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-06-02
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A brief summary of Whittlebury in Northamptonshire
Whittlebury is a village and civil parish located in the southern part of Northamptonshire, near the border with Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to these two counties makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to surrounding regions. The settlement has a population of approximately 572 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Whittlebury covers an area of approximately 1310.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Whittlebury show an average sale price of £351,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whittlebury is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whittlebury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whittlewood Forest SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Whittlebury
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Whittlebury. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Whittlebury.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Whittlebury were discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (7), tree works (7).
In terms of development scale, 22 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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