Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange
A nationally significant infrastructure project in West Northamptonshire. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decision made
The site
No boundary has been published yet; the dot marks the project's location.
What is proposed
The application is for the development of a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) together with landscaping, access and other supporting infrastructure works. It consists of: • An intermodal freight terminal including container storage and HGV parking, with new rail sidings within the site to serve individual buildings; • Capability to provide a ‘rapid rail freight’ facility as part of the intermodal freight terminal; • Up to 6,000,000sq.ft / 557,418 sq.m. (gross internal area) of warehousing and ancillary buildings; • New road infrastructure and works to the existing road network, including provision of a new access and associated works to the A508, a new bypass to the village of Roade, and substantial improvements to Junction 15 of the M1; • Strategic landscaping and tree planting, including retained diverted public rights of way; • Earthworks and demolition of existing structures on-site.
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