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 1,096 applications which is just above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 36% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. 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 1,096 applications which is just above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 36% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
