Proposal for temporary accommodation on land off Bird Hill Road, Weston Favell, Northampton

Closes 23 Jul 2025

Opened 9 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 Birds Hill Walk, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8JH (former Lings Upper School). 

The site is allocated for residential development in the Council's adopted development plan.

A total of 38, 2 bedroom units are proposed on the site, together with supporting infrastructure. This includes a Community Hub building, on-site laundry, refuse and recycling storage, and an equipped children’s play area. The site will also include an office for council staff to use during working hours, and for security if needed outside of working hours.

How to have your say:

Online

All consultation materials and plans are available to view on the Framptons website. 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 Framptons website.

Drop-In Consultation Event

Meet the project team on Wednesday 9th July 2025, anytime between 3:30pm and 8:00pm at:

  • Weston Favell Parish Hall
  • Booth Lane South
  • Weston Favell
  • Northampton
  • NN3 3NS

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

The consultation closes on Wednesday 23 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.

Framptons website

Events

  • Drop-in Consultation Event

    From 9 Jul 2025 at 15:30 to 9 Jul 2025 at 20:00

    Meet the project team, view the initial proposals, ask questions, and provide your feedback.
    Location: Weston Favell Parish Hall
    Booth Lane South
    Weston Favell
    Northampton
    NN3 3NS

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Interests

  • Housing