Here's a round up of planning applications and approvals in and around Northampton – including a popular pub refurbishment, huge town centre regeneration projects, and a new Greggs.
The town is ever-changing, with new applications and updates springing up every week. So we’ve compiled a list of some of the recent plans submitted, updated and approved of late.
The list includes updates on major council projects set for the coming years, hundreds of new homes, a new Greggs and more.
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5. Popular pub set for refurbishment
The Britannia Inn on the Bedford Road is having a refurbishment on October 16. The pub said on Facebook: "We've got some exciting news for you all. The Britannia is having a refurbishment. We have some lovely features coming our way." According to planning papers, the pub will have new timber pergolas, timber archway, timber picket fence, timber clad external bar, soft landscaping, door to match existing style and detail, window to match existing style and detail, new ramp and removal of existing garage and door and window Photo: Google
6. Solar farm plans await decision
A decision is yet to be made over plans to build a solar farm on land at Milton Road, Gayton, following a public inquiry which took place Tuesday 23 May to Friday 26 May, according to WNC's Rebecca Breese's cabinet papers. Photo: Google
7. Latest on former Greyfriar's site plans
A WNC spokesman previously said it is proposed that the initial outline plan for the former bus station site will deliver “new high-quality homes, commercial uses, a new park, leisure facilities and a new coach interchange”. According to WNC's cabinet member for town regeneration, Daniel Lister, Studio Egret West have now been appointed to lead on the development of a framework for the Greyfriars sites. Studio Egret West have been involved in similar schemes to Greyfriars such as Mayfield in Manchester and Earls Court in London. Councillor Lister says: "Greyfriars is the largest brownfield opportunity within West Northamptonshire and this commission is a positive step forward to create a shared and co-created vision for the site. There will be an early consultation exercise this side of the new year to give the opportunity for the public, key partners and members to contribute." The site has stood derelict ever since it was blown up on March 15, 2015 following 39 years in the heart of the town. Photo: Logan MacLeod
8. New SEND school for 250 students
Plans have recently been submitted to build a much-needed multi-million pound SEND school for 250 students in Northamptonshire by 2025. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) submitted long-awaited plans to build a new three-storey school at the former St. John's Centre in Tiffield, which was previously used by the council for children and family services but is currently closed and unoccupied. Previous reports suggest it could cost around £23million to build. Photo: -