Planning news

New HMO policy on the cards in Northampton

Published on Monday, 23 April 2018

Northampton Borough Council is set to update its houses in multiple occupation (HMO) policy as part of the Local Plan Part 2.
Plans submitted for new Northampton link road

Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Plans for the St James Mill Road link in Northampton have taken a step forward after outline plans were submitted by contractor Kier WSP.
Further measures recommended to manage the development of HMOs

Published on Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Further planning measures to manage the development of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Far Cotton, Delapré and Cliftonville are to be considered by Cabinet next week.
New app to make booking site inspections easier

Published on Friday, 22 September 2017

Booking a building control inspection for building sites or domestic improvements has been made a whole lot easier with the launch of a new app.
New neighbourhood area to promote partnership working

Published on Thursday, 07 September 2017

A proposed new neighbourhood area is set to benefit Semilong and Trinity by giving residents more involvement in the future of the area where they live and work.
Cabinet considers proposed development site consultation

Published on Wednesday, 06 September 2017

Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet is set to discuss a plan of consultation on a host of sites put forward for potential development.
Council fighting the overdevelopment of HIMOs in Northampton

Published on Wednesday, 26 July 2017

In a fight to stop the overdevelopment of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) around Northampton town centre, the Borough Council is seeking government backing for its local policy.
Update Queen Eleanor Cross

Published on Tuesday, 02 May 2017

We are moving ahead as quickly as possible to get the permission we need to carry out work on the Eleanor Cross.
Northampton Borough Council introduces measures to manage HMOs

Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017

New planning measures to manage the number of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) developed in Far Cotton and Delapré will come into force on Thursday 6 April.
Joint working to ease traffic congestion in Northampton town centre

Published on Friday, 10 March 2017

Measures to improve traffic flow around Northampton town centre are set to be introduced soon.
Economy health check report to Cabinet

Published on Wednesday, 04 January 2017

Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a series of recommendations from the Scrutiny Panel after it completed a health check of the local economy.
Greyfriars development progress to be discussed

Published on Wednesday, 04 January 2017

A planning application for the new mixed-use development at Greyfriars is expected to be submitted this summer, with the potential for work to start on the site early in 2018.
Northampton Museum expansion set to start in new year

Published on Monday, 19 December 2016

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is gearing up for its major revamp which will get under way at the beginning of next year.
Council capital programme announced as part of budget

Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2016

Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet is set to consider which projects will form part of its capital expenditure during the next year.
Change of plan on new homes at Dallington

Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2016

New locations have been chosen for 100 new council homes so Northampton Borough Council can deliver them more quickly.
Borough Council’s Business Incentive Grant helps hairdressers open new premises

Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Northampton boutique hairdressers, Barbarella Hair, is opening a new, state-of-the-art salon in St Giles Street on Small Business Saturday.
Borough Council opens consultation to protect two historical areas in Kingsthorpe

Published on Friday, 18 November 2016

Northampton residents are being encouraged to share their views on the draft appraisal and management plans for two conservation areas in Kingsthorpe.
Vulcan Works application now submitted

Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016

A planning application has now been submitted which, if approved, will move forward the University of Northampton’s plans for an international centre of excellence for leather.
Ground investigations take place at Greyfriars site in Northampton

Published on Friday, 11 November 2016

The delivery of the Greyfriars site in Northampton town centre has moved one step closer as on-site ground investigations begin.
Lease extension requests show vote of confidence in the future of Northampton

Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Northampton Borough Council will be considering extensions to the leases of two businesses in Northampton, during an upcoming Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 19 October.
Work on leatherworks centre of excellence to begin by end of 2016

Published on Monday, 26 September 2016

Northampton Borough Council has confirmed that the enabling works to the Grade II Listed Vulcan Works will begin before the end of the year.
Have your say: Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Published on Wednesday, 03 August 2016

Proposals for the Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan (GTNP) have been released and are now subject to an 8 week consultation to allow feedback from residents, businesses and other stakeholder groups.
Administration withdraws waste to energy plant recommendation from Cabinet consideration

Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2016

Northampton Borough Council statement
Option for waste to energy plant plan

Published on Thursday, 02 June 2016

Northampton Borough Council has reached a commercial agreement with Rolton Kilbride Ltd for a two-year option on Westbridge depot.
New community facility for St Crispin’s

Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Work is set to start next week on a new community centre serving the St Crispin estate in Northampton.
Romans arrive at historic Delapre

Published on Monday, 11 January 2016

The history of Delapre Abbey extends hundreds of years further than previously thought, after Roman artefacts were discovered at the site.