Northamptonshire

Planning Consultants Northamptonshire

J & J Planning & Design delivers professional planning consultancy services across Northamptonshire, helping clients secure planning permission for residential, rural and commercial development projects.

Our planning consultants have experience engaging with local planning authorities including West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council, enabling us to provide clear and considered advice on planning policy, site constraints and the factors that shape planning outcomes.

We support a variety of development types including new residential schemes, extensions, replacement dwellings, change of use proposals and rural developments. By preparing comprehensive planning applications and supporting planning statements, we help ensure proposals are presented effectively to the local authority.

Our planning services cover planning application preparation and submission, planning advice, planning appeals and feasibility assessments. We also work alongside other specialists where needed to ensure planning submissions are supported by the appropriate technical information.

For developers and landowners exploring opportunities within Northamptonshire, we provide early planning guidance to assess development potential and highlight key planning considerations before progressing proposals.

By combining practical advice with a structured approach, we help clients navigate planning requirements and move projects forward with clarity.

For an overview of the current strategic planning position across Northamptonshire, please visit: https://www.jjdesign.org.uk/news-updates/update-on-planning-in-northamptonshire/

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Latest Projects

Permission in Principle Granted for New Homes in Cambridgeshire

Huntingdonshire District Council has granted Permission in Principle (PiP) for between 5 and 7 new homes on a site in Cambridgeshire. A key reason for the approval was the Council’s current shortfall in housing [...]

Planning Approval Granted for Four New Homes in Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a full planning application for the construction of four dwellings including two bungalows. The scheme will feature a shared private drive, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancements. Key considerations included: Location: [...]

Appeal Allowed – Residential Development Approved in Principle – Cambridgeshire

Permission in Principle (PIP) granted for a residential development of 7 to 9 dwellings in Huntingdonshire. The Planning Inspector allowed the appeal following Huntingdonshire District Council’s refusal of the original application. The main issue was [...]

Latest News

Bedford
9th April, 2026

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2050 – Update (April 2026)

Bedford Borough is preparing a new Local Plan 2050 under the revised plan-led system introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act and associated regulations. The new plan will provide a comprehensive, long-term framework to guide development across the borough to 2050. Key dates and milestones The approved timetable sets out a structured programme of plan preparation: April 2026 – Publication of the notice [...]

2nd April, 2026

Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Progress Update – April 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council has updated the timetable for preparing its new Local Plan following recent changes to national planning guidance. The revised process introduces several new stages in the preparation of Local Plans, including early consultation and formal “Gateway” reviews with the Planning Inspectorate. Although the process has changed, the council is still aiming to adopt the new Local Plan by December 2028. The [...]

1st April, 2026

2026 Planning News Update – Q1

During Q1 of 2026, the pace of planning reform has continued to accelerate. The Government’s commitment to boosting housing delivery and unlocking major infrastructure remains firmly at the forefront of the agenda. In this update, we reflect on progress over the first quarter of the year—reviewing national planning updates under the new system, tracking key National Infrastructure projects entering examination, and highlighting appeal decisions [...]