105 St Leonards Road Northampton NN4 8DN

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of the scale and extent of the rear extensions and the intensity of the mixed-use development proposed within a constrained terraced plot, would result in an over-intensive and excessive form of development. The proposal would significantly increase the built footprint of the site, eroding the spacious character of the rear plots and extending built form beyond that which is characteristic of the area. The development is considered to be driven by the desire to maximise the capacity of the site rather than responding appropriately to its constraints and would therefore fail to achieve high quality design. The proposal is consequently contrary to Policy H1 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, Policy Q1 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 and the design objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed development, by reason of the scale and extent of the rear extensions and the intensity of the mixed-use development proposed within a constrained terraced plot, would result in an over-intensive and excessive form of development. The proposal would significantly increase the built footprint of the site, eroding the spacious character of the rear plots and extending built form beyond that which is characteristic of the area. The development is considered to be driven by the desire to maximise the capacity of the site rather than responding appropriately to its constraints and would therefore fail to achieve high quality design. The proposal is consequently contrary to Policy H1 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, Policy Q1 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 and the design objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.In the absence of a completed planning obligation and/or appropriate mitigation to address the recreational impacts arising from the net increase of residential units, the Local Planning Authority cannot conclude that the proposal would not result in an adverse effect on the integrity of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site, either alone or in combination with other plans and projects. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy BN2 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the National Planning Policy Framework. Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 and paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework In accordance with the above, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL has worked with the applicant in a

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NN4 8DN

Application type

Full Planning Permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council

Date validated

27 October 2025

Last date for comments

14 December 2025

Target decision date

22 December 2025

Agent address

Mr Ali Ay PO Box 1827 Ilford IG2 7WJ

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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