The application site is located in the centre of Northampton. The area is popular for residential development and there are many newly built and converted blocks of flats within the vicinity. The proposed development will be very close to major public transport nodes.
Northampton is the county town of Northamptonshire, which is the southernmost county in the East Midlands. It is situated 60 miles north of London and 50 miles south east of Birmingham. Transport links from Northampton are excellent, it being situated close to the M1 motorway and having mainline rail services to London, Birmingham and Leeds.
Northampton has excellent nightlife and been awarded Purple Flag accreditation, which is an international program that recognizes town and city centres for excellence in managing their evening and night-time economies. Northampton creates a safe, diverse, and vibrant experiences for its visitors.
Northampton boasts its own university along with 8 secondary and 50 primary schools. It has its own hospital along with all the other facilities of a major town.