Plans in the pipeline for up to 400 new homes as extension to Northamptonshire village

The proposed development would be on around 16 hectares of land off Station Road in Long Buckby.

Up to 400 homes could be built, along with new roads, public open space and walking and cycling links, according to planning papers.

Vehicle access is proposed from Burnham Way and Blincow Road, while pedestrian and cycle access would be provided from Wright Road.

The site is currently agricultural land, with a small number of farm buildings on it.

The plans come after West Northamptonshire Council previously identified the area around Long Buckby railway station for around 1,000 homes in its draft Local Plan.

The developer JACR Jackson said the proposed 400 homes are ‘significantly below’ the 1,000 homes earmarked and argues the site should be viewed alongside the existing homes around it and the railway station.

In December, Long Buckby councillor Daniel Lister said at the time that he would strongly oppose the plans.

Councillor Lister said: “Some Christmas present from our new Reform councillors. We've fought this before. Previous proposals for thousands of homes here were rejected because Northampton could take the growth. Now we're back on the target list simply because we have a railway station. Long Buckby is a VILLAGE. Yes, we have a station – but that doesn't make us suitable for urban-scale development that will destroy our rural character and community.”

He added: “We WILL fight this again. Long Buckby is not a dumping ground for endless housing and warehousing.”

An official planning application has not yet been submitted to WNC.