Getting Into The Greyfriars Building Habit
A £billion regeneration of Northampton town centre, with up to 1,220 new homes, has moved further forward with partnerships and two planning applications in place.
ECF is a partnership of Homes England, Homes England’s National Housing Bank, Legal & General and Muse. It is seeking permission for the Greyfriars area of Northampton town centre. Alongside the homes, there are plans for new workspaces and a mix of new leisure and community places, alongside plans for the restoration and activation of the listed Corn Exchange.
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Glyn Mutton, Development Director at ECF, said: “The Greyfriars application is an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a major part of Northampton town centre, to create a neighbourhood that people will enjoy for generations.
“Greyfriars is set to play an important role in Northampton’s future growth, transforming a prominent brownfield town centre site into a more connected, mixed-use neighbourhood.
“Over the next decade, the project is expected to deliver more than 100,000 square feet of retail, leisure and commercial space, creating a destination that can generate wider economic benefit for Northampton and the surrounding area.”
Plans in detail
Councillor Kamala Guliyeva, Cabinet Member for Local Economy, Culture and Leisure at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “The submission of these planning applications marks a major milestone in the transformation of Greyfriars and an important step towards delivering one of the UK's most significant town centre regeneration opportunities.
“Two applications have been submitted for Greyfriars. The first is a hybrid application covering the majority of the project area, meaning that part of the design is fully advanced and in detail so it can be developed immediately and comprises of 103 new homes on the site of Upper Mounts and Newlands surface car parks, with the rest of the scheme to be approved in principle.
“The second application is for the Corn Exchange, alongside a Listed Building Consent application, meaning the historic venue can be brought back into use for the benefit of the town sooner rather than later.”
Timeframe
In the coming months, West Northamptonshire Council’s planning authority will consider the application as part of the formal planning processes with an outcome expected in early 2027. If consented, the first new homes are expected to be completed and ready for occupation in 2029.
Picture: A £billion regeneration of Northampton town centre has been envisaged.
Plans for a £1bn regeneration of Northampton town centre have progressed, with applications submitted for up to 1,220 new homes and new commercial and leisure facilities.
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