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Grosvenor Centre Union Street Northampton NN1 2EW

Awaiting decision West Northamptonshire 2026/3249/ADV Advertisement Consent

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

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Northamptonshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 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.

    Decided 10 Aug 2026 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2026

    Received by West Northamptonshire

  2. 1 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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 69 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

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What 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 0.3 miles

  • Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, NN1 2EW

    2026/2366/ADV Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    2026/2004/LBC Submitted 29 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    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

    2026/1757/COND Submitted 27 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    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

    2026/1756/COND Submitted 27 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    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
  • Balestra Bar 4 5 The Parade Northampton NN1 2EA

    2026/3468/FULL Submitted 7 Aug 2026 100 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

    Erection of timber hoarding at a height of 2.4 meters around the frontage of 4&5 The Parade, Market Square, Northampton.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
  • 9A Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AN

    2024/2372/FULL Submitted 29 Apr 2024 150 yards away

    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

In West Northamptonshire

  • 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