A string of planning applications affecting Northampton has been published by West Northamptonshire Council this week, with proposals ranging from major employment schemes to listed‑building works in the town centre.

At Plot 150 Swan Valley Way, application 2026/1078/MAF seeks permission for two commercial/industrial units with ancillary offices, parking and landscaping – a Major Application that could add business floorspace and local jobs.

Meanwhile application 2026/1321/MAF proposes demolishing the former John Drydon House and Lakeside House on The Lakes to make way for three employment buildings, access and service yards, another major employment-led bid for the town.

Conservation and heritage matters are also prominent. Castle Hill United Reformed Church on Doddridge Street has submitted linked planning and listed‑building applications (2026/1139/FULL & 2026/1141/LBC) seeking consent for a 2.4m wrought‑iron fence and gate. At Glentrool, 22 Newport Pagnell Road, listed‑building consent (2026/1199/LBC) has been applied for to replace three first‑floor wooden sash windows with double‑glazed wooden sashes and to upgrade three exterior doors.

Multiple planning application have been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council. (Library picture)

placeholder image — Multiple planning application have been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council. (Library picture)

Town centre signage and small commercial changes include Beethoven House, 32 Market Square (2026/0480/ADV), applying for permission for an illuminated fascia sign above its entrance, and 122 Watling Street East in Towcester proposing a replacement fascia sign (2026/0116/LBC).

Other Northamptonshire applications of local interest include a proposed change of use at 217 & 219 St Crispin Drive to form a children’s residential care home (2026/1416/FULL), and a variation at The Grange, 105 High Street, Weston Favell (2026/0873/S73) to allow installation of two air‑source heat pumps as part of a previous permission for conversion works.

Elsewhere in the borough, applications range from house extensions in Bugbrooke, Milton Malsor and Harpole to a proposed new dwelling at Grange Farm, Preston Deanery.

All applications can be inspected online at www.westnorthants.gov.uk/applications or at local council offices.

Representations must be made to WNC Planning Dept, The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton NN1 1DE within 21 days (excluding bank or public holidays) from the publication date of this notice.