Proposals

399 Wellingborough Road (left) has been given planning permission by WNC to be converted into a nine-bed HMO. The property is next to a children's nursery.

Plans approved to convert Victorian house next to children's nursery into HMO

Colin Richardson, 86, said that fellow lodge owners had "deep concerns" over the expansion plans, which he said would "vandalise" the setting. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

'It would be chaotic' - Further opposition against plans to expand holiday park

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Circus store in the Drapery into a Wingstop franchise.

Plans unveiled to open major brand American fast food chain at iconic building

Here's an artist's impression of what the site could look like.

Plans submitted to build 14 small rooftop flats on top of town centre shop

Here's an artist's impression of what the site could look like

Major plans submitted to demolish unsafe primary school and replace with new one

The upper floors above a Taco Bell and KFC on The Drapery will be turned into seven flats

More flats in the heart of Northampton town centre approved

An overview of all the employment site developments planned to the north of Towcester. (Image: Alban Mann LLP)

Plans for 11-hectare employment site to go to appeal after council's rejection

Plans to convert the former Circus shop in Drapery, Northampton, have been refused.

Plans REFUSED to open new eatery at closed down former Circus shop in town

Nearly 50 residents have voiced strong opposition to plans for a eight-bedroom HMO at number 68 The Drive, Abington (left).

Nearly 50 residents OBJECT to 'appalling' plans for EIGHT-BED HMO in Abington

The planning committee heard that the resort had been in decline for the past 20 years and was looking to relaunch under new branding.

Appeal launched after council rejects plans to expand holiday park

Plans have been submitted to convert Unit 1 of the City Building in Fish Street into a new 'Crazy Pickle' burger and bar establishment

Plans unveiled to open ‘gritty burger’ restaurant and bar at prominent building

The Cold Ashby Pub Group (pictured) was formed to 'save the pub'. So far they have been successful after plans were rejected this week to convert it into a Post Office.

Controversial plans to convert village pub into a Post Office refused

The site proposes to be built on 69 hectares of farmland next to junction 15 of the M1

Plans unveiled for industrial estate on farmland the size of 97 football pitches

Plans are progressing to open a new dental surgery at the former Bar With No Name in St Peter's Way Retail Park.

New dental surgery moves another step closer to opening at retail park

Plans to turn the property on 235 Abington Avenue into a seven-person HMO have gone to appeal.

Appeal lodged over seven-bed HMO in Northampton townhouse despite 19 complaints

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

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Around 100 people stood outside the council building to protest against the controversial DHL development. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Delighted campaigners celebrate as they win 'David and Goliath' battle

Northampton Sports Bar in Gold Street is up for sale for £800k.

Plans for derelict sports bar 'occupied by squatters' rumble on

WNC Headquarters.

Proposals set out new crematorium to serve West Northamptonshire’s communities

Developers are looking to replace the car spaces at the far end of the Barry Road Co-op parking area with two new homes. Credit: Google Maps

Plans to build two houses on supermarket car park set to be approved

Plans for the 217 homes on brownfield land in Northampton.

Delayed plans for 217 homes set for approval after developer increases parking

Plans have been refused to convert 235 Abington Avenue into a seven-bed HMO

"Shame on you all": Plans REFUSED to convert town house into seven-bed HMO

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Dyson was founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991

Dyson to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of global restructure

Proposed designs for the local centre, taken from planning application.

Plans submitted for new local centre including dance school, pharmacy and more

The council has submitted a final draft of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to the Department for Transport to secure grant funding.

Council commits to providing more frequent and zero emission buses

Merkur Slots has submitted plans to open a new mini casino at the former Ann Summers in Abington Street

Plans unveiled to convert former sex toy and lingerie retailer into 24/7 casino
Plans have been unveiled to convert a former sex toy and lingerie retailer in Northampton town centre into a 24/7 mini casino.
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Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

The underground tunnel would run from Glassthorpe Hill Farm to Countess Road, a total of 5.5 miles

Plans unveiled to provide clean energy to 10,000 homes via huge tunnel

An artist's impression of what the site could look like

Plans for 217 homes on land the size of 22 football pitches set to be approved

Fireaway has submitted plans to open at Octagon Way, opposite Weston Favell Shopping Centre

Plans unveiled to open popular pizza chain next to busy shopping centre

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Strada and Coleman's building into a Greek Bistro

Plans unveiled to open Greek Bistro restaurant and bar in busy street

The new five-a-side pitches will be built on playing field land adjacent to the current 3G pitch at Northampton Academy.

Plans APPROVED to build six new state of the art 3G football pitches at school

Spring Hill House

Plans to convert former mental asylum into 30 flats set for approval

The Fitzgerald Arms in Naseby closed in 2020

Plans to convert a village pub into five-bedroom home goes to appeal

Cabinet will discuss post 16 travel changes at a meeting next week.

Increasing cost of post 16 education travel to be discussed at cabinet

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Sol House could be turned into 51 flats

Plans unveiled to convert massive former office block into 51 flats

Plans have been submitted to build a warehouse and offices just off the A4500 near Upper Heyford

Major plans unveiled to build another warehouse and offices on country land

Plans have been unveiled to convert the former Gala Casino in Sol Central into a dental practice

Plans to convert former casino town centre into 'high-quality' NHS dentists

Here's what the site could look like once complete

Plans to build massive budget supermarket on busy road take another step forward

This warehouse in Gladstone Road could be turned into a 'Soccer Shack'

Plans unveiled to convert vacant warehouse into huge football centre

Here's how the estate just off Roman Road could be laid out, according to plans

Plans submitted to build 450 homes on land the size of 28 football pitches

Objections have been raised over plans to allow more traveller caravans to reside on land at land At Stowe Hill Watling Street, Weedon

Village objects to plans to add more traveller caravans on country land

Here's how the site would be laid out, according to the applicant

Plans unveiled to build 160 homes on land the size of 10 football pitches

The floors above the former Shoezone could be turned into eight new flats - but no plans have been revealed to bring the retail unit back to life

Plans unveiled to build flats above empty retail unit in Drapery

Here's an artist's impression of what the site is set to look like

Plans to convert empty shopping centre into leisure hub set to get go-ahead

Adverts for The Clock House saying 'coming soon' are still up despite the plans being 'temporarily paused' by the council. Belgrave House lies behind the hoardings.

Plans are NOT 'coming soon' to convert offices into 122 flats for key workers

The former DW Sports site could be converted into a GO Outdoors chain if plans are approved

Large retailer submits plans to move into massive empty unit in busy retail park

An artist's impression of what the site could look like

Plans unveiled to build £2m heritage park and playground next to former castle

Plans have been unveiled to convert the former Bar With No Name, in St Peter's retail Park, into a private dental practice

Plans unveiled to convert former bar and nightclub into private dental practice

Here's an artist's impression of what the site could look like

Plans submitted to convert shopping centre into multi-million pound leisure hub

450 homes could be build on the land, within the red boundary, opposite Harpole

Plans unveiled to build 450 homes on farmland opposite quiet village

This vacant former boot and shoe factory in Clare Street is set to be converted into 14 flats with six parking spaces

Plans to convert another boot and shoe factory into flats set for approval

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