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Northampton station car park, hotel and flats plan approved

Mark Moran
12 December 2025
CGI of the proposed scheme (iBlocwork LLP (Bloc) and Network Rail)

 

Plans to build a a multi-storey car park, hotel and apartments next to Northampton railway station have been given approval.

West Northamptonshire Council has given the go-ahead to Network Rail and developer Blockwork to create a new gateway to the town.

The project includes a six-storey car park with more than 850 spaces, cycle and pedestrian access links, cycle parking hub, and replacement bus service bays.

Outline approval has been given for the 100-room hotel and up to 280 flats, but they...

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