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.
Click through our gallery below to view all the plans.
9. Wagamama in Sixfields
Wagamama is set to open its doors at the former Firejacks restaurant in Sixfields on October 16. The site is reportedly set to create around 70 new jobs. Photo: -
10. Home Bargains
A massive new Home Bargains store is set to open its doors in time for Christmas. The bargain retailer has been converting the former Toys R Us site in St James Retail Park for months now. An opening date has been set for November 26. Photo: Carly O'Dell
11. Marefair Heritage Park
WNC's cabinet member for town centre regeneration, Daniel Lister, gave an update on the planned Marefair Heritage Park. He said in cabinet papers: " Marefair Heritage Park The work will see Chalk Lane Car Park in Marefair, Northampton transform into a Heritage Park. This will offer open green space for families and the local community to enjoy while celebrating the heritage of the area. Marefair and the surrounding area has a fascinating and important history which includes archaeological excavation sites, historic local buildings such as the Old Black Lion Pub, Hazelrigg House, Castile Hill URC and St Peters Church and even Castle Mound, the site of the once famous Northampton Castle. Following a positive public consultation event in late Spring, design development has continued responding to the themes and comments submitted in the consultation. The Council have also submitted a bid of £250,000 to the National Lottery Heritage Fund with the outcome awaited." Photo: -