Council to progress with major projects delivering hundreds of new homes in West Northants

25 June 2025

West Northamptonshire Council is taking the next step in delivering hundreds of new homes in the area following yesterday’s (24 June) Cabinet meeting where plans to refresh and progress three major housing developments were approved. 

The revised approach will enable the Council to recover investment made to date, reduce holding costs and deliver much-needed housing, with a focus on building sustainable, balanced communities and delivering affordable homes wherever viable. 

“We remain absolutely committed to delivering the homes our communities need. By taking forward these revised proposals, we’re ensuring best value for the public purse while doing everything possible to deliver new, high-quality housing – including affordable homes – in a financially sustainable way.”Councillor Charlie Hastie, Cabinet Member for Housing

The report approved by Cabinet outlines progress across three key sites, including: 

Avenue Campus 

The Council’s new delivery strategy for Avenue Campus will see the site progressed in phases as a market-led development of between 113 and 170 new homes. The revised approach gives the Council the greatest chance to recover £13.7 million funding already invested, with affordable housing introduced providing the project recoups its costs or demonstrates financial parity with market homes. The scheme has already secured £1 million in government Brownfield Land Release Funding, helping to unlock future delivery. 

Roof Gardens and Castle Street 

Located in Spring Boroughs, the Council will bring forward a revised scheme at the Roof Gardens site to deliver 58 new affordable homes – complementing the 24 affordable homes already completed at Castle Street. Together, these 82 homes will replace the same number that were demolished, aligning with the Council’s Housing Strategy and Affordable Homes Delivery Plan launched in November 2024. Further approvals for construction and financing will return to Cabinet in due course. 

Belgrave House 

The Belgrave House development will now form part of the wider Greyfriars regeneration masterplan in partnership with English Cities Fund, unlocking the potential for new jobs, improved public space and long-term economic benefits for the town centre. 

The revised delivery plans will continue to seek external funding, aiming to deliver the most homes possible, in a way that is sustainable and aligned with community needs. 

“The updated strategies allow us to move forward, stop costly delays, and unlock housing and regeneration benefits for our residents. These sites are key to our wider ambitions to create places where people can live well, access opportunities, and thrive.” Councillor Hastie added