Planning applications are determined by the appropriate planning authority which, for the majority of the Parish, is the responsibility of West Northants Unitary Council.
The planning authority is required to consult appropriate organisations and authorities including Great Houghton Parish Council on any planning applications within the Parish.
For information relating to planning applications within the Parish and the Parish Councils response to consultations please click on the following Link:
The latest planning applications listed on the following Annual Planning Report will normally be considered by the council at their next available meeting.
Annual-Planning-Report-2024-2025
Great Houghton WNC Local Plan Reg 18 Rep 17.05.24
Planning Inquiry Land North of Bedford Road – Chairman’s Submission (1)
Presentation Land at The Green
solar farm letter of response 2023.09.13
Annual-Planning-Report-2022-2023
Further Response Northampton Local Plan Part 2
Annual-Planning-Report-2021-2022
Final response WNN-2021-0466 – Land North Bedford Road
FINAL_Representation_Form (1).docx NBC Local Plan 2
Final Representation NBC Local Plan 2 Part 2 Consultation 02.09.20
Neighbourhood Plan
Click this following links to access details relating to the plan
Notice of Making of Plan20220516_10382284
Referendum Information Statement
Great Houghton Neighbourhood Development Plan- Final version
Great Houghton Neighbourhood Development Plan Independent Examination
Comments from WNUA – Suggested responses
Comments from Others and suggested responses
Village Design Statement
A detailed description of the village as it is today and highlights the qualities valued by its parishioners. It defines its unique character and the important features of its design and history. It has been written by the parishioners so that local knowledge, informed views and ideas will contribute to the village’s future growth, development and environment. The aim is to ensure that any changes are based on a considered understanding of the village’s past, present and future and that they bring a positive contribution to Great Houghton.
Great Houghton Design Statement. Final Copy
Access to West Northants Strategic Plan
West Northants Stategic Plan – Sep 19 consultation
You can view all individual planning applications on the appropriate planning website through the following links:
http://www.northampton.gov.uk/info/200206/planning
https://www.southnorthants.gov.uk/info/173/planning