Wootton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wootton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wootton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wootton
Wootton, located approximately 3 miles south of Northampton town centre, is a civil parish within the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. Once a standalone village, it has now integrated into the urban landscape of Northampton, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 8,587 (2021)
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Northampton South
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 038B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wootton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wootton.
- 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 Wootton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
593 planning applications found near Wootton.
- - 3 Resthaven Road Northampton NN4 6LR
Works to 2x Sycamore trees. T1 - To make the tree less oppressive. T2 - To prevent damage to the roof and satellite dish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Tudor Court Wootton Hope Drive Northampton
Construction of new two-storey office building on hardstanding within site
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - South Cottage 2 High Street Wootton Northampton NN4 6LL
Pollard Horse Chestnut Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 12 Breezehill Northampton NN4 6AG
Single storey rear/side extension and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 8 Orchard Close Northampton NN4 6HF
Proposed flat roof with lantern single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Church Of St George The Martyr Church Hill Northampton NN4 6LQ
Works to various trees detailed in the Work Specification
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 12 Hocknell Close Northampton NN4 6AZ
Determination as to whether prior approval is required (under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the above Order) for proposed rear extension extending 5.50m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 The Green Wootton Northampton NN4 6LF
8 x mixed species trees - Crown lift for pedestrian clearance, ivy severs, epicormic removal and clear properties
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 8 Orchard Close Northampton NN4 6HF
Proposed flat roof with lantern single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 8 Orchard Close Northampton NN4 6HF
Proposed flat roof with lantern single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Treetops Quinton Road Northampton NN4 6LN
3 Mature Lime Trees at the front of the property need Deadwooding and up to a 30 % reduction on each tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Cherry Trees The Green Wootton Northampton NN4 6LF
T1 Cherry - tree in decline, remove to ground level T2 Conifer - remove to ground level T3 Cherry - reprofile crown to shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 16 Orchard Close Northampton NN4 6HF
Demolition of outbuilding and construction of a two-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 10 Spartan Close Northampton NN4 6JW
Garage conversion to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 14 Gladiator Close Northampton NN4 6LS
Certificate of Lawfulness comprising of proposed development comprising of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 31 Green Lane Wootton Northampton NN4 6LH
Garage conversion to include single storey extension to create a kitchen/workshop and bathroom at ground floor level and raising the roof height to provide loft space for an office/gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 19 Resthaven Road Northampton NN4 6LR
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen extension and WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 89 Battalion Drive Northampton NN4 6RX
Removal of existing conservatory at rear and construction of single storey extension with parapet roof with lantern roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 8 Church Hill Northampton NN4 6LQ
Replacement of conservatory with rear extension, garage conversion, addition of first floor window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - 1B Berry Lane Northampton NN4 6JU
Canopy raise to 2 x Lime Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-07
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A brief summary of Wootton in Northamptonshire
Wootton, located approximately 3 miles south of Northampton town centre, is a civil parish within the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. Once a standalone village, it has now integrated into the urban landscape of Northampton, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,587 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wootton a particularly low-crime area.
Wootton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hardingstone, Wootton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wootton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Wootton
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Wootton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wootton.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wootton were full planning applications (20), outline applications (14), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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