Rural South Ward planning approval rate
Rural South Ward ward in West Northamptonshire has a 92.7% approval rate based on 41 planning decisions. West Northamptonshire overall: 91.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.7%
ward approval rate
41
Decisions
38
Approved
3
Refused
91.5%
West Northamptonshire average
Rural South Ward is broadly in line with the West Northamptonshire average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Rural South Ward compares
Rural South Ward ward
92.7%
West Northamptonshire overall
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Rural South Ward
Blue Spruce: Fell - Roots undermining next door's building · 2026-09-10
T1 Cherry Tree 30% reduction and T2 Laburnum remove 2 side stems causing foot pa · 2026-09-08
Non material amendment to make adjustment to 1no. rooflight position to east ele · 2026-09-07
Flat roofed rear dormer extension and pitched roof front extension including par · 2026-09-04
T1: Large Mature Conifer - Remove due to significantly undermining boundary wall · 2026-09-02
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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