Planning application
The Former M&S 41-45 and The Former BHS 35-39 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AW
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Request for EIA Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of the proposed redevelopment of the former M&S and BHS stores at Abington Street, Northampton.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2875/SCRN
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2875/SCRN
- Type
- Screening Opinion
- Status
- 10 - Environmental Assessment not require
- Decision
- Environmental Impact Assessment not required
- Received
- 16 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Castle Ward
- Parish
- Northampton Town Council
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NN1 2AW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jul 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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11 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Environmental Impact Assessment not required
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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