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**PLANNING PERMISSION 207 UNITS**Berrywood Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5

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Key Features

  • PLANNING CONSENT FOR 235 DWELLINGS UNDER APPLICATION N/2015/1454
  • APPROXIMATELY 207 UNITS REMAINING TO BE DELIVERED AND SOLD
  • LANDMARK GRADE II LISTED CLOCK TOWER APPROVED FOR CONVERSION
  • ADMINISTRATION BUILDING APPROVED FOR RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION
  • 50% OF CIL AND S106 CONTRIBUTIONS ALREADY DISCHARGED
  • TWO UNDERGROUND CAR PARKS ALREADY EXCAVATED
  • PREVIOUS PHASES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND SOLD
  • JUST 25 MILES FROM THE PROPOSED UNIVERSAL UK RESORT, BEDFORD
  • SIGNIFICANT GDV POTENTIAL WITH PHASED DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
  • FULL LEGAL PACK IS READY TO SEND OUT,

Description

ST CRISPIN'S REGENERATION OPPORTUNITY
Northampton, Northamptonshire
ONE OF THE MIDLANDS' MOST SIGNIFICANT CONSENTED RESIDENTIAL-LED REGENERATION AND HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sell New Group is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial consented residential development site within the historic grounds of the former St Crispin's Hospital, Northampton.

Positioned within the highly sought-after St Crispin Conservation Area, this landmark development benefits from an established planning consent for 235 residential dwellings, with approximately 207 units remaining to be delivered and sold.

The site represents a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, de-risked residential regeneration project combining significant heritage assets, completed enabling works, proven sales history and a clear route to delivery.

Importantly, the development is located approximately 25 miles (circa 30 minutes' drive) from the proposed United Kingdom Universal Resort, Bedford, a transformational project expected to create thousands of jobs, substantial inward investment and increased housing demand across the wider region.

For developers seeking scale, planning certainty and significant GDV potential, opportunities of this nature are exceptionally rare.

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Planning consent for 235 residential units under application N/2015/1454
Approximately 207 units remaining
Landmark Grade II Listed Clock Tower approved for conversion
Former Administration Building approved for residential conversion
Significant enabling works completed
Two underground car parks already excavated
Approximately 50% of CIL and S106 obligations already discharged
Proven sales history with previous phases completed and sold
Established residential neighbourhood with strong market demand
Premium heritage and new-build product mix
Potential for phased development and delivery
Excellent road and rail connectivity
Significant GDV and profit potential
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

The approved masterplan has been carefully designed to maximise the value of the site's unique heritage assets whilst creating a highly desirable residential neighbourhood.

At the centre of the scheme stands the iconic 40-metre Clock Tower and former Administration Building, both approved for residential conversion and offering the opportunity to create some of Northampton's most prestigious apartments.

The consented scheme comprises:

Heritage apartment conversions
New-build apartment buildings
Family townhouses
Landscaped public realm
Open space and communal areas
Underground parking facilities

The blend of heritage architecture and high-quality new-build housing creates a distinctive residential offering capable of commanding premium values within the local market.

DE-RISKED DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

A substantial amount of development risk and upfront expenditure has already been removed.

Completed works include:

Delivery and sale of previous phases (Plots 75-102)
Excavation of two underground parking structures
Planning consent secured
Conservation approvals secured
Partial discharge of planning obligations
Established market acceptance and sales evidence

The successful delivery of earlier phases provides tangible evidence of both demand and scheme viability, significantly reducing execution risk for an incoming developer.

COMMERCIAL APPEAL

This opportunity offers a number of key advantages rarely found within a single development project:

Proven Demand

Completed phases have been successfully sold, providing confidence in both pricing and absorption rates.

Heritage Premium

The approved heritage conversions offer the opportunity to create unique residential products capable of achieving premium sales values.

Scale & Flexibility

With approximately 207 units remaining, the site provides sufficient scale for phased delivery whilst maintaining flexibility over build-out strategy.

Planning Certainty

An established planning framework significantly reduces planning risk and allows for accelerated implementation.

Reduced Upfront Costs

Major enabling works and a significant proportion of planning contributions have already been completed.

Multiple Exit Strategies

The development lends itself to:

Open market sale
Build-to-rent
Forward funding
Institutional investment
Phased land disposal
Joint venture structures
STRATEGIC LOCATION

St Crispin's is widely regarded as one of Northampton's most desirable residential locations, benefiting from mature landscaping, extensive open spaces and strong local amenities.

The development enjoys attractive views across the cricket pitch and surrounding green spaces, enhancing the value proposition of the proposed apartments and family homes.

Residents benefit from immediate access to:

Northampton Town Centre
Sixfields Retail & Leisure Complex
Schools and nurseries
Healthcare facilities
Public open space and countryside
CONNECTIVITY
United Kingdom Universal Resort (Bedford) - 25 miles
Northampton Railway Station - 3.5 miles
Direct services to London Euston in under 60 minutes
Northampton Town Centre - 4 miles
Milton Keynes - 22 miles
Birmingham - 52 miles
Central London - 70 miles

The site also benefits from excellent access to the A45, M1 (Junctions 15A & 16) and the wider strategic motorway network.

PLANNING

Planning Consent: N/2015/1454

Approved for:

Heritage restoration and conversion
Residential development
Associated infrastructure
Landscaping and public realm

Approximately 207 units remain available for delivery.

VAT

We understand the property has not been elected for VAT, although purchasers should satisfy themselves through independent professional enquiries.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment through Sell New Group.

LEGAL PACK & RESERVATION TERMS

The seller's legal pack has already been prepared and is ready for immediate issue, allowing purchasers to undertake due diligence and progress swiftly towards exchange. To secure the opportunity, the successful purchaser will be required to pay a 5% non-refundable reservation fee and work towards exchange of contracts within 28 days of the full legal pack being issued by the seller's solicitors.

PURCHASER'S FEE

The successful purchaser will be required to pay the seller's agent a fee equivalent to 2% plus VAT of the agreed purchase price, payable upon exchange of contracts.

For further information, planning documentation, technical information packs or confidential discussions, please contact Sell New Group.

This version speaks directly to developers' priorities: risk removed, planning certainty, GDV, phased delivery, heritage premium and the Universal Resort growth story, which are the points most likely to generate serious interest.

SALES AGENCY APPOINTMENT

As a condition of any purchase of the site, the successful purchaser shall appoint Sell New Group as the sole selling agent for the disposal of all completed residential units constructed as part of the development.

The agency commission shall be 1.5% plus VAT of the final selling price achieved for each completed unit sold.

The purchaser agrees to enter into a formal agency agreement with Sell New Group prior to the commencement of marketing any completed units.

This provision forms part of the agreed sale terms and shall be binding upon the purchaser and any associated company, subsidiary, joint venture partner, special purpose vehicle (SPV) or successor in title involved in the development or sale of the scheme.

DISCLAIMER

All information is provided in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of publication. Interested parties should rely upon their own inspections, surveys and professional advice. All measurements, planning information, capacities and development potential are subject to verification.

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Date Posted
2026-06-24

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • The Duston School446 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    2,064
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Luke's Church of England Primary School513 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    391
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Duston Eldean Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    418
    Type
    Community school
  • Hopping Hill Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Community school
  • Millway Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    343
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Duston School446 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    2,064
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northampton International Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,754
    Type
    Free schools
  • Campion School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,309
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Malcolm Arnold Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,278
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Abbeyfield School3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,296
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Duston Bordeaux Close Express, Northampton0.7 miles
Co-op Main Road - Duston, Northampton0.7 miles
Tesco Duston Limehurst Square Express, Northampton0.8 miles

GP surgery

St Lukes Primary Care Centre0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Well0.8 miles

Hospital

Berrywood Hospital378 metres

Green space

Playing Field206 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Northampton Rail Station2.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Hospital158 metres

Typical drive times

Daventry19 min · 12 miles
Towcester14 min · 9.8 miles
Northampton13 min · 4.4 miles
Wellingborough25 min · 17 miles
Milton Keynes (city)27 min · 22 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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