A significant redevelopment project near Northampton Railway Station is expected to move forward following a recommendation for approval by West Northamptonshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee.
The proposed scheme, led by Blocwork LLP and Network Rail, outlines plans for a six-storey residential building with up to 280 homes, a five-storey hotel with around 100 rooms, and a six-storey multi-storey car park providing 866 spaces. The project forms part of a wider plan to modernise the station area and improve connections with the town centre.
Initial designs proposed an eight-storey car park with more than 1,100 spaces, but the height and capacity were scaled back to address local traffic and visual concerns. The mixed-use scheme is intended to revitalise an underused site next to the station, offering new housing and hospitality facilities while supporting sustainable transport links.
The development will be reviewed by the Strategic Planning Committee, which is expected to approve the proposal. The project is being positioned as a key step in Northampton’s ongoing regeneration strategy, enhancing the area’s role as a gateway to the town and supporting its long-term economic growth.
