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.
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.
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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
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.
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.
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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
