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 1,111 applications which is just above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 32% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk 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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss 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 1,111 applications which is just above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 32% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk 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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
