Northampton pub and historic church feature in latest West Northants planning applications
A Northampton pub and one of the town’s historic churches feature among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Plans have been lodged for The Old Cherry Tree Public House, in Cherry Tree Lane, Northampton, under application 2026/1858/FULL.
The proposal seeks permission for the construction of three pergolas with areas of hardstanding. The application also includes replacing the existing bamboo fence with a Venetian fence.
A separate listed building consent application has also been submitted for St Peter’s Church, in Marefair, Northampton.
Application 2026/2293/LBC seeks consent for the installation of a new lightweight metal platform and associated ladders in the church belfry.
Another Northampton application, 2026/2333/HH, relates to 41 Park Avenue South. The plans propose replacing a rear ground floor picture window with a single leaf door and window.
Elsewhere in West Northamptonshire, listed building consent is being sought for works at Rooty Hill Cottage, 8 Chater Street, Moulton. Application 2026/1939/LBC proposes a replacement porch canopy at the property.
At Maidwell Hall, in Draughton Road, Maidwell, an application has been submitted under reference 2026/2297/MAF for a change of use.
The proposal seeks permission to change the use from a boarding school, class C2, to a flexible use as a school, class F.1(a), and boarding school, class C2.
Further applications have also been submitted for Manor House, The Green, Hulcote.
The full application and listed building consent applications, references 2026/2347/FULL and 2026/2348/LBC, propose the conversion of the first floor of an outbuilding into a two-bedroom flat.
The plans also include first floor fenestration changes, the installation of a rear solar array and an EV charger. The ground floor would be retained as continuing ancillary space for the Manor House.
The applications can be viewed online at www.westnorthants.gov.uk/applications or at local council offices.
Representations can be made online or by post to WNC Planning Dept, The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE, within 21 days, excluding bank or public holidays, from the date of publication of the notice.
The notice was dated June 18, 2026.