The site is a proposed allocation in the emerging North Northamptonshire Part 2 Local Plan, which aims to deliver on the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (JCS) commitment to build 8,400 new homes in the former East Northamptonshire Council area between 2011 and 2031.
Bellway’s vision is to create an attractive and sustainable community that leaves a positive legacy. There will be a focus on creating attractive homes set within in green infrastructure and public open space.
The site is a logical extension to Rushden. It is in a sustainable location, well placed to provide the new homes East Northamptonshire needs alongside infrastructure, public open space and a community facility.
The emerging design has been informed by surveys, technical studies and initial pre-application discussions with East Northamptonshire Council (now part of North Northamptonshire Council).
Around 450 new homes helping to meet the local housing requirement. The development will include a range of properties catering for families of all sizes.
30% Affordable housing, helping to create a diverse community. The mix and tenure will be agreed with the local authority as part of the planning application.
A new community facility, potentially a shop, health facility or community hall.
A contribution to the local economy and supply chains during construction, followed by additional spending from new residents.
Extensive public open space, hosting children’s play areas and areas of informal recreation space to meet the needs of existing and future residents.
Green corridors around and through the site, providing attractive and safe cycle and pedestrian links, overlooked by new homes.
Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access via the existing A6/Bedford Road roundabout. Providing access to the new sports pitches and community facilities on the adjoining land to the East.
There is an opportunity to deliver a ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ on site, improving the value of the arable land, tall ruderal vegetation, species poor hedgerows, and poor semi-improved grassland.
Please view the Indicative Site Layout plan which shows the proposed layout of the site:
The planning application has now been submitted to North Northamptonshire Council
It is important that any comments you wish the Council to consider when deciding the outline planning application are submitted to them directly and within the consultation period.
Details can be found on the planning pages of the Council’s website.
Bellway began as a small family business in 1946, with a passion for building exceptional quality homes in carefully selected locations, inspired by the needs of real families. To this day, Bellway maintains these same core values, combining decades of expertise with the level of personalised care that Bellway is known for.
Bellway is now the fourth largest housebuilder in the UK. Its commitment to quality is demonstrated by it achieving the House Builders Federation’s coveted five star housebuilder award and is experienced in delivering high quality housing schemes across the country and in the local area, including recent schemes in Northamptonshire.