West Northamptonshire Council has received two planning applications that could alter the residential landscape in Northampton and Weston. One proposal seeks to expand an existing house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 28 St Michaels Avenue, Northampton. The plan would increase the property from five bedrooms to eight, enabling a higher tenant density. The change reflects ongoing demand for shared rental accommodation in the area and could have implications for local property management and housing providers.
In Weston, a second application proposes the construction of a detached double garage at 5 Grove Place on Helmdon Road, incorporating living accommodation above. This development would add functional space for both storage and residential use, demonstrating how property owners are increasingly exploring multi-purpose extensions.
Both applications were validated by West Northamptonshire Council this week and are now open for public comment. Stakeholders in property development, estate management, and local housing planning may find these applications indicative of trends in urban housing adaptation and the evolving use of residential property assets.
