Northampton planning news
Northampton planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
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Hardingstone 365 homes plan goes to committee on Tuesday
Tilia Homes' detailed plans for 365 more homes at Landimore Park, Hardingstone, go to committee on Tuesday 17 November. Officers recommend approval.
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Planning
Green Hill Solar Farm: Last Day for a High Court Challenge Is 19 November
The 500MW Green Hill Solar Farm near Walgrave can be challenged in the High Court until Thursday 19 November. After that, the 60-year consent stands.
Planning
West Northants Local Plan: Have Your Say by 16 November
The last chance to comment on 42,704 homes to 2043 closes at 11.59pm on 16 November. How to respond, what counts, and the biggest Northampton sites.
Greyfriars
Greyfriars Plans Lodged: Up to 1,220 Homes, Decision 2027
Two Greyfriars applications seek up to 1,220 homes and a restored Corn Exchange. A decision is due in early 2027, with first homes in 2029 if approved.
Planning
West Northants Local Plan: Council Replies, Consultation Open
The council told the minister on 28 September his intervention was not needed, then opened the consultation on 5 October. Responses close 16 November.
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Daventry
Malabar, Daventry: 237 More Homes Approved, 63 Affordable
Councillors approved 237 more homes at Malabar off Staverton Road on 22 September, taking the Daventry estate to 655 of 1,100. The mix, rents and concerns.
Northampton
Dallington Grange: 270 Homes, 10% Affordable, Say by 8 Oct
David Wilson Homes wants to build 270 homes on Parcel B3 at Dallington Grange, 27 of them affordable. Comments close 8 October. Why the share is 10%, not 35%.
Northampton
John Lobb Factory Plan: Heritage Officers Back It
Council heritage officers support John Lobb's 4,831 sqm factory behind Horizon House, St Peter's Way, saying it restores the old gas offices. Decision due 18 Nov.
Planning
West Northants Planning This Week: 89 Applications Listed
A 30,857 sq m warehouse at M1 J18, solar panels on Royal & Derngate and nine homes in West Haddon lead this week's 89 applications. Comment dates for each.
Planning
West Northants Local Plan: Minister Orders It Back On
The Government has overruled the council's Local Plan reset: consultation by 5 October, submission by 31 December, and the plan cannot be withdrawn.
Planning
West Northants Local Plan: Draft Scrapped After £1m
Councillors rejected the draft plan for 42,704 homes after £1.04m of work. A replacement takes 30 months, and officers warn of speculative development.