Planning for the future news

Public views sought on Hardingstone Bike Park proposals

Northampton Borough Council is inviting the public to have their say on its bid to fund a world-class bike park in the town.

Published 25 November 2020.

• Council buys former M&S building in Abington Street

  We have bought the former Marks and Spencer building in Abington Street for £1.45 million as part of Northampton Forward’s ongoing Town Centre Masterplan.

  Published 23 September 2020.

• Public consultation now open on Northampton Local Plan

  Northampton Borough Council has launched the latest consultation on its Local Plan Part 2 and is urging residents of the borough to consider responding.

  Published 13 July 2020.

• Have a say over new parking arrangement proposals

  Northampton Borough Council is set to consult on updated planning guidance for parking arrangements within new developments.

  Published 29 July 2019.

• Give your views on specialist housing guidance

  Northampton Borough Council is set to consult on standards for new build specialist housing, including housing for older people and those with disabilities.

  Published 25 July 2019.

• Northampton invited to submit detailed bid for Government high streets fund

  The Government has today announced that Northampton has been shortlisted to submit a detailed bid for support from its Future High Streets Fund.

  Published 05 July 2019.

• HMO cap could be tightened in Northampton

  A cap on the number of Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Northampton could be tightened following a Loughborough University study.

  Published 09 January 2019.

• Retail and leisure study published to inform Local Plan

  Northampton Borough Council has just published its retail and leisure study which will form an important part of its Local Plan part II.

  Published 22 November 2018.

• Change of plan on new homes at Dallington

  New locations have been chosen for 100 new council homes so Northampton Borough Council can deliver them more quickly.

  Published 06 December 2016.

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  Ground investigations take place at Greyfriars site in Northampton

  The delivery of the Greyfriars site in Northampton town centre has moved one step closer as on-site ground investigations begin.

  Published 11 November 2016.

• Lease extension requests show vote of confidence in the future of Northampton

  Northampton Borough Council will be considering extensions to the leases of two businesses in Northampton, during an upcoming Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 19 October.

  Published 12 October 2016.

• Have your say: Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan consultation

  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.

  Published 03 August 2016.