It has become increasingly clear that Northampton needs more homes and the Government has set significant targets to ensure that those housing requirements are met. Ensign’s planning application for the wider Buckton Fields site proposes the development of approximately 1,250* new high quality homes built to Level 3 standard in accordance with the Code for Sustainable Homes. The proposed scheme for the full Buckton Fields site will deliver much needed private and affordable homes for the area, catering for a range of needs whilst helping to meet the identified housing targets for Northampton.

Ensign has a sympathetic understanding of the environment - in terms of both the external appearance of its homes and consideration for the surrounding area. Properties at Buckton Fields will be designed to incorporate the architectural characteristics of property in the local area. Great attention will also be paid to creating a high quality development that both respects the local landscape and complements the existing environment, creating a sensitive transition between the development and the countryside beyond.

The development will provide public open spaces, play areas and playing fields, which can be accessed by both new residents and existing members of the surrounding communities. These will provide quality places for outdoor leisure and recreational pursuits.

Development proposals for the wider site also include provision of a primary school that will offer places for approximately 250 pupils – enhancing primary education choice in the area. The new school will be highly accessible by foot and bicycle. Additional on-site community facilities will include a local centre with a convenience store, shops and community facilities to cater for local needs and act as a community focus.

The proposed employment development will offer up to 7,070sq. metres of high quality business space, which when fully occupied will create approximately 250 job opportunities – helping to enrich the local economy and secure the right balance of employment and residential uses.

*reduced from the 1,500 homes put forward for consideration during consultation in consideration of public concerns regarding housing densities.