West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to review detailed plans for Towcester Park, a 45-acre employment site north of the A43 bypass. Initially approved in 2022, the project is designed for small to medium-sized enterprises and includes a new roundabout to manage traffic flow.
IM Properties has submitted proposals for two large industrial buildings east of Tiffield Road. The first unit, near the new roundabout, will be 15,000 sqm with a height of 15.5 metres, designated for warehouse or general industrial use. The second unit, further east, will be larger at 43,500 sqm and 21 metres in height. Both structures will feature metal cladding with a dark to light grey gradient. The application includes landscaping measures, such as native hedgerows and tree planting, to minimise visual impact. Each building will have dedicated parking, loading areas for HGVs, and integrated office space.
Local councils and campaign groups, including Towcester Town Council and the CPRE, have raised objections over environmental concerns, increased traffic, and the scale of the development. Critics argue the project will harm wildlife and alter the character of the historic market town.
WNC’s strategic planning committee will vote on the proposals next Tuesday (18 March), and planning officers will recommend approval. Each plot will be assessed separately.
