A series of new planning applications across Northampton and the wider West Northamptonshire area have been submitted to the council — including several affecting key sites in the town centre and surrounding villages.

West Northamptonshire Council has published its latest batch of planning and listed building consent applications, with a number of Northampton locations among those seeking permission for redevelopment or refurbishment.

The largest scheme in the town concerns Nene Valley Retail Park on St James Mill Road East, where fire-damaged units could soon be demolished and replaced. Application 2025/4357/MAF proposes the demolition or partial demolition of affected buildings at Units 3A, 3B, A, B, C1 and C2, with the intention to erect new retail structures under Class E. The site, a well-used retail destination for shoppers across Northampton, has seen significant disruption since the fire incident, and the plans mark a major step toward restoring the area.

Elsewhere in Northampton, Flat 54, Main Road, Duston is the subject of application 2025/4492/FULL, seeking permission to create a new ground-floor flat at the rear of an existing commercial property. The proposal includes internal alterations, rebuilt cavity-wall structures and a new roof, alongside improved access and storage for the first-floor flat.

placeholder image — Lloyds Bank, George Row, Northampton

A separate application at 34 Colwyn Road (2025/4496/FULL) aims to convert the existing dwelling into two self-contained flats. Meanwhile, a property at 20 Bailiff Street (2025/4536/FULL) could be reconfigured into a two-bedroom apartment and a six-occupant House in Multiple Occupation.

In the town centre, Lloyds Bank on George Row has submitted paired applications (2025/4508/FULL and 2025/4509/LBC) seeking permission to install a folding security guard across its entrance steps—requiring listed building consent due to the prominence and heritage of the building.

Beyond Northampton, several villages have also logged new planning and listed building consent requests.

Brafield on the Green: At The Farmhouse, 87 Billing Road (2025/4407/FULL), plans include full refurbishment of the home, replacement fenestration, buff rendering to one side and upgrades to both the garage and annexe.

Blisworth: A garden annexe is proposed at 5 Courteenhall Road (2025/4349/FULL).

Overstone: At 2 Court Cottages, Overstone Park, both planning and listed building consent (2025/4478/FULL & 2025/4479/LBC) are sought for the replacement of 11 windows and the construction of a rear orangery.

Hackleton: A retrospective change of use for mixed agricultural and equestrian grazing at The Barn, Horton Road has been submitted as 2025/4493/FULL. Nearby, the Hackleton War Memorial is also set for sensitive restoration under 2025/4442/LBC, proposing masonry repairs, cleaning, and repointing.

Wappenham: Rectory Farm, 4 Rectory Way seeks listed building consent (2025/3408/LBC) to demolish and rebuild its steps, incorporating an arched opening.

Yardley Hastings: At 43 High Street, application 2025/3798/LBC proposes the removal of existing plaster, reinforcement with mesh, and replastering.

Whiston: Place House, Denton Road (2025/4437/LBC) has submitted plans to install WiFi equipment, including external cabling and a signal box.

Blakesley: At Sycamore Farm, 10 Church Street, application 2025/4488/LBC would remove a kitchen window and replace it with bifold doors.

Towcester: 124 Watling Street East seeks listed building consent (2025/4434/LBC) for a new non-illuminated hanging sign and accompanying spotlights on the front elevation.

Residents can view all applications online at the West Northamptonshire Council planning portal, or inspect them in person at local council offices. Comments or objections must be submitted either online or by post to the Planning Department at The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE.

This public notice was published on the Public Notice Portal.