West Northamptonshire includes Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester. Planning focuses on urban growth, historic towns, and residential extensions. Known for market towns, heritage streets, and industrial areas, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across West Northamptonshire.
In the last year West Northamptonshire decided 1,812 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 25% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Northamptonshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
West Northamptonshire contains rural villages and Nene and Welland valley countryside, where new development is tightly controlled.
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 West Northamptonshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
West Northamptonshire includes Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester. Planning focuses on urban growth, historic towns, and residential extensions. Known for market towns, heritage streets, and industrial areas, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across West Northamptonshire.
In the last year West Northamptonshire decided 1,812 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 25% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Northamptonshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
West Northamptonshire contains rural villages and Nene and Welland valley countryside, where new development is tightly controlled.
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 West Northamptonshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
