Approximately 50 hectares in size, the proposed development at Buckton Fields would create a high-quality mixed-use development of approximately 1,250 homes. The scheme will offer a mix of two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments with provision for retail and commercial sector elements, a primary school, Park & Ride and open public spaces to create a fully functioning vibrant community.

Bordered to the west by the A5199 and to the east by the A508, Buckton Fields is located 4.5km from Northampton town centre, immediately to the north of the existing residential district of White Hills, which lies within the boundary of Northampton Borough Council. The Buckton Fields site itself lies within the boundary of Daventry District, therefore the outline planning application has been submitted to Daventry District Council.

The Government has set substantial targets for Northampton in respect of its housing needs as part of a strategy for sustainable growth. Buckton Fields has been identified as one of the most sustainable locations for sensitive development to address the town’s housing needs, and its specific allocation for new housing in the Daventry District Local Plan was recently advocated by the Secretary of State.

As part of this, development at the site would help reinvigorate the local economy, as well as delivering the much needed homes in the area, including provision for affordable housing.

The outline planning application has now been registered by Daventry District Council (DA/2007/1400) and is available to view at the Council's website.