Proposed new development on the edge of our beautiful Village
The Parish Council wishes to make residents aware of the current planning application for a proposed recycling facility that will continually operate 24/7 on land close to the village.
This planning application is currently under consultation, and residents are encouraged to review the details and submit their own comments to the Local Planning Authority before the consultation deadline of the 31 March 2026.
To object, please follow this link Current minerals and waste planning applications | North Northamptonshire Council
After careful consideration, the Parish Council has formally objected to this application. While we support appropriate recycling and sustainable waste management in principle, we have significant concerns (as should the village as a whole) about the proposed location and scale of this development
Concerns Include:
- Increased HGV traffic on rural roads that are not designed for heavy industrial use
- Potential noise, dust, and odour impacts affecting nearby homes and farmland
- The effect on the rural character and landscape setting of the village
- Possible / probable environmental and highway safety implications
- Pollution problems, these can be both vehicular and contamination via the water courses
- The lack of consultation with the village on this facility both pros and cons
We strongly believe this proposal is unsuitable for this location and it does not adequately protect the amenity, safety, or wellbeing of local residents.
The full planning application for the facility including how to comment is located Current minerals and waste planning applications | North Northamptonshire Council
The Parish Council will continue to represent the views of the community and keep residents informed of any developments.
Please reshare and pass on this information to as many people as possible.
Feel free to also write to your local MP voicing your opinion.