Proposal for temporary accommodation on land off Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton

Closes 30 Jul 2025

Opened 16 Jul 2025

Contact

enquiries@framptons-planning.com

Overview

A full planning application is currently being prepared by Framptons Town Planning Ltd (Framptons), on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council. This is for relocatable temporary accommodation on land off Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton. 

A total of 70 (1 and 2-bed) units are proposed on the site, together with supporting infrastructure including a Community Hub building, on-site laundry, refuse and cycle storage, and equipped children’s play area. The site is also proposed to have an office for use by Council Officers during office hours, and where necessary for out of hours security purposes.

How to have your say:

Online

All consultation materials and plans are available to view on the Framptons website from Wednesday 16 July 2025. You will be able to explore the proposals in detail and submit your thoughts by completing the online consultation questionnaire. This can be accessed using the link below which will direct you to the proposal page.

Drop-In Consultation Event

Meet the project team on Wednesday 16 July 2025, between 3:30pm and 8:00pm at:

  • Northampton Town Football Club
  • 1897 Suite, Sixfields Stadium
  • Upton Way
  • Northampton
  • NN5 5QA

You will be able to view the initial proposals, ask questions, and provide your feedback.

The consultation closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

What happens next?

The intention of the Council is to submit a planning application for the site later this year (2025). The comments and views gathered from this consultation will be considered in the preparation of the planning application.  Updates will be available via the Framptons consultation page.

Edgar Mobbs Way proposal - Framptons website

Events

  • Drop-in Consultation Event

    From 16 Jul 2025 at 15:30 to 16 Jul 2025 at 20:00

    Meet the project team, view the initial proposals, ask questions, and provide your feedback.
    Location: Northampton Town Football Club
    1897 Suite, Sixfields Stadium
    Upton Way
    Northampton
    NN5 5QA

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Interests

  • Engagement activities
  • Housing