Planning application
Grosvenor Centre Union Street Northampton NN1 2EW
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of Adverts Associated to Shopping Centre at entrances off Market Square and Abington Street
As published by the council, reference 2026/3249/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/3249/ADV
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- 4 - Consultations Despatched (1-10)
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Castle Ward
- Parish
- Northampton Town Council
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NN1 2EW
Comment by 30 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to West Northamptonshire through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Northamptonshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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2026/2366/ADV Refused
Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, NN1 2EW
Advertisement Consent for 1 no double sided digital Heritage Black 'D6' outdoor display unit on pedestrian area at recessed forecourt at Market Square Entrance to The Grosvenor Centre.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jul 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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1 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 October 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 67 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
About advertisement consent applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, NN1 2EW
Advertisement Consent for 1 no double sided digital Heritage Black 'D6' outdoor display unit on pedestrian area at recessed forecourt at Market Square Entrance to The Grosvenor Centre.
Refused Advertising 16 docs -
Welsh House 2 Newland Walk Northampton NN1 2EB
Listed Building Consent for approximately 50 metres of internal fibre telecom cable, for the Zapato Lounge.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs -
Market Walk Shopping Centre Market Square Northampton NN1 2DP
Discharge of Conditions 4 [Noise Assessment] of Planning Permission 2023/7939/FULL [Change of Use of Existing Building and Structures to a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E ‘Commercial, Business and Service’ and Sui Generis 'Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events' with Ancillary Facilities and External Alterations to the Market Square and Abington Street Elevations Including New Entrances, Fascias and Balconies]
Granted Conditions 8 docs -
Market Walk Shopping Centre Market Square Northampton NN1 2DP
98% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun
Discharge of Conditions 3 [CEMP] of Planning Permission 2023/7939/FULL [Change of Use of Existing Building and Structures to a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E ‘Commercial, Business and Service’ and Sui Generis 'Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events' with Ancillary Facilities and External Alterations to the Market Square and Abington Street Elevations Including New Entrances, Fascias and Balconies]
Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs -
9A Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AN
Change of use from a vacant unit (Use Class E(a)) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis Use Class).
Granted Full applications 19 docs -
41 Drapery Northampton NN1 2EU
Advertisement Consent for removal of old Signage and installation of new Signage
Granted Advertising 13 docs
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In West Northamptonshire
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2026/2320/ADV Granted
Abaco Systems Ltd Old Tiffield Road Towcester NN12 6PF
Two non-illuminated fascia mounted signs
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2026/1817/ADV Granted
Wooldale Road/Berry Lane Roundabout Northampton NN4 6NA
Advertisement consent to install four identical, non-illuminated roundabout sponsorship signs. Each sign will be installed facing an entrance to the roundabout and not conflict with any existing traffic street furniture.
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2026/2792/ADV Granted
DC3 Parsons Road Daventry NN11 8NF
Two non-illuminated fascia signs
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2026/3613/ADV Awaiting decision
Unit 11 Old Station Road Towcester NN12 6QU
Installation of four internally illuminated Subway signs fitted to the west, north and east external elevations, and one set of built-up internally illuminated Subway letters mounted on support bars to the south external elevation.
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2025/5090/ADV Granted
4 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NW
Advertisement Consent for the installation of a replacement fascia sign, new window and door vinyl graphics, and a display screen.