The Former M&S 41-45 and The Former BHS 35-39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by West Northamptonshire

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Environmental Impact Assessment not required

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• 35 39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW

  2026/3521/COND Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 7 [Hoarding Strategy] of Planning Permission 2024/2441/FULL [Demolition of buildings at 35-45 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood St and implementation of interim restoration strategy at Buildings at 35-45 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW and 20-28 Wood Street Northampton NN1 2ED]

  Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs

• 35 39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW

  2026/1486/COND Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Interim Restoration Strategy) of Planning Permission 2024/2441/FULL. (Demolition of buildings at 35-45 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AW and 20-28 Wood Street, Northampton, NN1 2EW).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 43 docs

• Buildings at 35-45 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW and 20-28 Wood Street Northampton NN1 2ED

  2024/2441/FULL Submitted 2 May 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of buildings at 35-45 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood St and implementation of interim restoration strategy.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 23 docs

• Northamptonshire Central Library 76 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2BA

  2026/3258/COND Submitted 3 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Method Statement) of planning permission 2025/4772/LBC (Internal refurbishment works to provide additional Toilets / Multi Use Offices / Re-Planning of Staff Facilities. New window to Office Space. External heating and cooling equipment / drainage pipes to elevations and ventilation grills).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Northamptonshire Central Library, 76 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2BA

  2025/4772/LBC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Internal refurbishment works to provide additional Toilets / Multi Use Offices / Re-Planning of Staff Facilities. New window to Office Space. External heating and cooling equipment / drainage pipes to elevations and ventilation grills.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 24 docs

• 1 Notre Dame Mews Northampton NN1 2BG

  2024/3797/PA Submitted 8 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Prior approval for change of use from offices (Use Class E) to a dwelling house (Use Class C3) under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class MA

  Granted Prior approval 14 docs
  Domestic

• 2026/3710/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land Off Bridge Street Manor Farm Weedon Northampton NN7 4PG

  Permission in principle for up to 8no. dwellings

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Outline
• 2026/3502/OUT Awaiting decision

  The Paddock adjoining Blakesley Village Hall Blakesley NN12 8RN

  Outline application (matters of access and layout to be considered and matters of scale, appearance and landscaping reserved) for the erection of 9 dwellings with associated works.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Outline
• 2026/3870/FULL Awaiting decision

  Headlands United Reformed Church The Headlands Northampton NN3 2NU

  Hybrid planning application comprising: (1) Full planning permission for the demolition of the existing church and church hall and erection of a replacement church and community hub building; and (2) Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 6 dwellings fronting Fullingdale Road.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Outline
• 2026/3424/PIP Awaiting decision

  Kenfield Manor Road Brackley NN13 6ED

  Demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of up to three dwellings

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Outline
• 2026/2537/PIP Refused

  68 Valley Road, Northampton, NN3 9AL

  Permission in principle for proposed access and development of up to 5 bungalows

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Outline