The Optimist, 23 - 25 St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JA

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 2026/0904/FULL Awaiting decision

  The Optimist 23 25 St Giles Street Northampton NN1 1JA

  Alterations to exterior of The Optimist including replacement signage, LED Floodlights, wall lights and faux trough planters.

  Submitted 20 Feb 2026 Full applications

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by West Northamptonshire

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Northamptonshire took a median of 69 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Northamptonshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Northamptonshire decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 85 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Optimist 23 25 St Giles Street Northampton NN1 1JA

  2026/0904/FULL Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr

  Alterations to exterior of The Optimist including replacement signage, LED Floodlights, wall lights and faux trough planters.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• Pizzaexpress 6 Derngate Northampton NN1 1UB

  2025/3852/COND Submitted 22 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 6 [Stonework Repair], 7 [Stone and Brickwork Cleaning], 8 [Gutters and Rainwater Pipes] for application 2025/0386/LBC - External works including repair and maintenance to improve the building

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

• 23-25 Derngate Northampton NN1 1TY

  2026/1518/LDP Submitted 23 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Lawful development certificate (proposed) for change of use of existing retail unit (class E) to a restaurant/cafe (class E) with internal alterations

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• Royal And Derngate Theatres Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DP

  2026/3596/FULL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Roof Works incl Replacement Felt, Fall Arrest System and Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Array.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• Royal And Derngate Theatres Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DP

  2026/3777/LBC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Application for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for Roof Works incl Replacement Felt, Fall Arrest System and Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Array.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• 24 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DN

  2026/1390/COND Submitted 25 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3(Method Statement for Fixings to Buildings) of Planning Permission 2026/0133/ADV. (Advertisement Consent for a total of 13 non-illuminated building signage including an aluminium logo, 6no perpendicular banner/flag signage, 2no marketing panels, 1no intercom directory, 1no tenant & 24GR logo sign, 1no opening times graphic, 1no perpendicular building sign. All fixed to the stonework and mortar lines where possible. At 24 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DN).

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 2026/3011/ADV Granted

  Tesco Superstore Hunsbury Centre Clannell Road Northampton NN4 8BE

  Advertisement consent for 1 x Internally illuminated fascia sign to proposed Self Service Laundry Kiosk.

  Received 18 May, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 2026/2435/ADV Granted

  Unit 2 Tungsten Park Caswell Road Northampton NN4 7PX

  Advertisement Consent for installation of a single externally illuminated fascia shop sign.

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 2026/3044/ADV Granted

  Unit A1B 1 5 Fairground Way Northampton NN3 9HU

  Proposed Totem pole advertisement

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 2026/2904/ADV Granted

  Unit A1B 1 5 Fairground Way Northampton NN3 9HU

  1 x Fascia sign interrnally illuminated, 3x Fascia signs,1x Roundel sign,5x Trolley bay signage

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 2026/3827/ADV Awaiting decision

  Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6RE

  Advertisement consent for associated signage to new retail pod on site

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Advertising