West Northamptonshire Council approves 1,600-home scheme

West Northamptonshire Council has given outline planning permission for 1,600 homes put in by Pegasus Group for Davidsons Developments and L&Q Estates. 

Pegasus Group submitted the application, which was approved unanimously, for the Overstone Green development, situated on the north east of Northampton. 

Rachel Pramayon, land director from Davidsons Development, said: “We are delighted that outline permission has been granted for this exciting scheme which is set to deliver a high-quality development focusing on place making and design.”

Richard Edwards, group planning director from L&Q Estates, said: “This is an excellent outcome that has resulted from several years of hard work and effort from all the team.

“This is an important strategic site for our business located in a strong market area and we look forward to delivering the infrastructure the site to enable serviced parcels to be sold to our housebuilder clients.”

The scheme, on land east of Kettering Road, Overstand, also includes up to 5.73ha of mixed-use commercial land, a two-form entry primary school and public open space.