West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to review detailed plans for Towcester Park a 45-acre employment site north of the A43 bypass the project is designed for small to medium-sized enterprises and includes a new roundabout to manage traffic flow IM Properties has submitted proposals for two large industrial buildings east of Tiffield Road will be 15,000 sqm with a height of 15.5 metres designated for warehouse or general industrial use will be larger at 43,500 sqm and 21 metres in height Both structures will feature metal cladding with a dark to light grey gradient The application includes landscaping measures such as native hedgerows and tree planting including Towcester Town Council and the CPRE have raised objections over environmental concerns Critics argue the project will harm wildlife and alter the character of the historic market town WNC’s strategic planning committee will vote on the proposals next Tuesday (18 March) and planning officers will recommend approval We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Crave country living but can’t see yourself ditching life in the fast lane? 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Whether you want to leave your feedback, ask a question or need help - click here to get in touch with us Reader Treats Terms & ConditionsRead our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Progress has been made on the Towcester Relief Road project with technical approval now granted for the A43 section This milestone was achieved through close collaboration between Persimmon Homes National Highways and West Northamptonshire Council Construction work has begun on the A43 roundabout starting with limited vegetation clearing on the eastern side of the A43 to minimise traffic disruption The remaining clearing will be carried out under overnight nearside lane closures temporary crossovers will be installed over four weeks requiring overnight closure of the offside lanes on both northbound and southbound carriageways A temporary 40mph speed limit will be in effect A 24/7 emergency recovery service will be available to assist with vehicle breakdowns in the work area during this time managing director at Persimmon Homes Midlands said: “We are delighted to have secured technical approval and to commence works on the next phase Careful consideration has been given to the build programme and we have worked with all parties to take into account local factors We are committed to getting the road fully open as soon as possible which we currently anticipate being in Spring 2026.” Sarah Bool MP said: “It will come as a huge relief to many residents that the technical designs for the A43 roundabout have been approved and that the next stage of the Towcester Relief Road can be progressed this is a positive development and one that will be welcomed by the residents of Towcester Whilst it is very disappointing that the project will miss its original 2025 completion date National Highways and all of the stakeholders involved to deliver this road as promised in early 2026.” said: “We have been working with all parties involved to ensure the new road meets the essential technical standards and does not compromise safety on the A43 and at this key junction We are delighted that it has now reached this significant milestone this new road will offer an alternative to the high street easing traffic flow in the town centre which we know has been an ongoing concern for the people of Towcester.”