Network Rail has submitted a planning application to Northampton Borough Council for a major redevelopment of Northampton railway station.
Working in partnership with West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC), Network Rail wants to redevelop the existing, outdated station into a modern gateway to the town, providing enhanced capacity and better facilities.
The plans include a new station building, a multi-storey car park, new footbridge and platform canopies, together with revised highway access.
Later phases of the scheme, which will be subject to a separate planning application in future, include 215,285 sq ft of commercial development on land surrounding the station.
The project falls within Network Rail’s permitted development rights and it has applied for prior approval of the design and positioning of the scheme.
Redevelopment of the station and the associated commercial development would support over 800 newly created jobs. WNDC is currently exploring funding options for the delivery of the station from both the public and private sector.
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