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BBC News
7 days ago
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Thrapston solar farm rejection appeal dismissed
An appeal into the rejection of plans for a major solar farm has been dismissed by the Planning proposed facility at land south of Wood Lodge Farm near Thrapston would have covered 145 acres (59 hectares) alongside the appeal was lodged after North Northamptonshire Council turned down the plans in October 2024, against the advice of its planning the government's Planning Inspectorate has dismissed the appeal saying it would have a "significant effect" on the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area. The applicant said the development was designed to generate enough power for up to 15,000 group Staunch, which fought against the appeal, said it was an "exceptional effort" to have it said in a social media post it would "continue to object to developments that are inappropriate for the location but, likewise, support sensibly sorted renewable energy that will be needed to support future".In the Planning Inspectorate's report following the appeal hearing it said it would "lead to the loss of foraging habitat for sufficient numbers of qualifying species" within the Special Protection Area (SPA).Planning inspector Philip Major said "the need for renewable energy is accepted and is of significant weight" but added issues with the SPA and the lack of mitigation meant the appeal was developer had been contacted for comment. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
10-07-2025
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Titchmarsh warehouses scheme wins approval despite opposition
Campaigners opposed to a 148-acre (60-hectare) warehouse park that has won planning approval say it will "overpower and dominate" a Northamptonshire Council has given the go-ahead for the park to be built on greenfield land north of Halden's Parkway Industrial Estate in decision came despite about 800 local people objecting to the plans, with one objector saying it would "engulf" the nearby village of Reform UK council leader Martin Griffiths said the development had "potential to bring more investment and jobs" into the area. The site is close to another warehousing scheme on Castle Manor Farm, which is set to go before a planning inquiry on 22 Properties said the project would create more than 700 full-time jobs and involve investment of more than £ Titchmarsh parish councillor Sylvia Prestwich said the village would be "ruined by a monstrous warehouse development".She added: "It will be overpowering and dominating, and we will be engulfed."Local resident Julia Fletcher told councillors that campaigners were "the legal protectors of the jewel of the Northants crown and its rich environment".Reform councillor Joseph Garner said the location was not suitable, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service."The local plan is quite clear: developments of this scale are to be sited in towns designated as growth towns. Thrapston is not [one]," he said. However, David Smith, from IM Properties, insisted Thrapston was "absolutely the right location" for the councillor David Brackenbury, who did not vote on the plans so he could speak against them, said they were "nodded through" despite council leader Griffiths stressed most planning committee members were in favour of the described the meeting as "balanced and objective", adding he respected the decision."The officer who presented the item did an exceptional job in doing so and there was a significant period of time for public speakers and committee members to debate the application," Griffiths Town Council, which was not able to speak at the committee meeting, called the decision "a blow to the local community, to the environment and to the integrity of the Upper Nene Valley landscape". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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MP opposes warehouse scheme in open letter
An MP has shared an open letter opposing a warehousing scheme and urged local planners to "closely consider residents' voices". North Northamptonshire Council's planning committee is due to discuss an application for a 148-acre (60-hectare) site on greenfield land, north of Halden's Parkway Industrial Estate in Thrapston. Lee Barron, the MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, said IM Properties Developments Ltd's application "fails to consider the impact this proposal will have on our communities". IM Properties said Mr Barron's letter was addressed to councillors and it would not be appropriate for it to comment on the planning process. In a report to the council's planning committee, council officers recommended the scheme for approval, subject to conditions including "the requirements of habitats regulations", as it would reduce nesting sites for birds. The report stated that 722 full-time jobs would be created under the plans, and the application "responds to strong market demand in the logistics sector". It added that more than 2,000 jobs could be expected "through direct, indirect and construction employment". The proposed site is close to the site of another warehousing scheme on Castle Manor Farm, to the east of the industrial estate, which is set to go before a planning inquiry on 22 July. In his letter, Barron said: "I would like to let residents know again that whilst I have no role in approving or rejecting this proposal, I stand against the plans." Barron said that the area "already faces challenges of road traffic and heavy goods vehicles breaching weight restrictions". Stantec, which was named in the council report as acting as the agent for the proposal, has also been approached for comment. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Warehouse plan to go before council despite appeal Warehouse plans to go to government inquiry stage Campaigners oppose warehouses for rural areas North Northamptonshire Council Planning Inspectorate
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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MP opposes warehouse scheme in open letter
An MP has shared an open letter opposing a warehousing scheme and urged local planners to "closely consider residents' voices". North Northamptonshire Council's planning committee is due to discuss an application for a 148-acre (60-hectare) site on greenfield land, north of Halden's Parkway Industrial Estate in Thrapston. Lee Barron, the MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, said IM Properties Developments Ltd's application "fails to consider the impact this proposal will have on our communities". IM Properties said Mr Barron's letter was addressed to councillors and it would not be appropriate for it to comment on the planning process. In a report to the council's planning committee, council officers recommended the scheme for approval, subject to conditions including "the requirements of habitats regulations", as it would reduce nesting sites for birds. The report stated that 722 full-time jobs would be created under the plans, and the application "responds to strong market demand in the logistics sector". It added that more than 2,000 jobs could be expected "through direct, indirect and construction employment". The proposed site is close to the site of another warehousing scheme on Castle Manor Farm, to the east of the industrial estate, which is set to go before a planning inquiry on 22 July. In his letter, Barron said: "I would like to let residents know again that whilst I have no role in approving or rejecting this proposal, I stand against the plans." Barron said that the area "already faces challenges of road traffic and heavy goods vehicles breaching weight restrictions". Stantec, which was named in the council report as acting as the agent for the proposal, has also been approached for comment. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Warehouse plan to go before council despite appeal Warehouse plans to go to government inquiry stage Campaigners oppose warehouses for rural areas North Northamptonshire Council Planning Inspectorate
BBC News
08-07-2025
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Corby MP Lee Barron opposes warehouse scheme in open letter
An MP has shared an open letter opposing a warehousing scheme and urged local planners to "closely consider residents' voices".North Northamptonshire Council's planning committee is due to discuss an application for a 148-acre (60-hectare) site on greenfield land, north of Halden's Parkway Industrial Estate in Barron, the MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, said IM Properties Developments Ltd's application "fails to consider the impact this proposal will have on our communities".IM Properties said Mr Barron's letter was addressed to councillors and it would not be appropriate for it to comment on the planning process. In a report to the council's planning committee, council officers recommended the scheme for approval, subject to conditions including "the requirements of habitats regulations", as it would reduce nesting sites for report stated that 722 full-time jobs would be created under the plans, and the application "responds to strong market demand in the logistics sector". It added that more than 2,000 jobs could be expected "through direct, indirect and construction employment".The proposed site is close to the site of another warehousing scheme on Castle Manor Farm, to the east of the industrial estate, which is set to go before a planning inquiry on 22 July. In his letter, Barron said: "I would like to let residents know again that whilst I have no role in approving or rejecting this proposal, I stand against the plans."Barron said that the area "already faces challenges of road traffic and heavy goods vehicles breaching weight restrictions".Stantec, which was named in the council report as acting as the agent for the proposal, has also been approached for comment. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
