North Northamptonshire includes Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough. Planning focuses on urban growth, historic towns, and residential schemes. Known for market towns, industrial heritage, and suburban communities, planning balances development with conservation. We can advise and support projects across North Northamptonshire.
In the last year North Northamptonshire decided 1,155 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 38% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how North Northamptonshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within North Northamptonshire refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
North Northamptonshire encompasses the Nene Valley and Rockingham Forest remnants, where rural and historic character is protected.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in North Northamptonshire through planning to completion:
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in North Northamptonshire.
North Northamptonshire includes Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough. Planning focuses on urban growth, historic towns, and residential schemes. Known for market towns, industrial heritage, and suburban communities, planning balances development with conservation. We can advise and support projects across North Northamptonshire.
In the last year North Northamptonshire decided 1,155 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 38% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how North Northamptonshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within North Northamptonshire refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
North Northamptonshire encompasses the Nene Valley and Rockingham Forest remnants, where rural and historic character is protected.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in North Northamptonshire through planning to completion:
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in North Northamptonshire.
