Four Waterside and Marefair
Situated at the entrance of the town from Northampton’s railway station, this is one of the largest brownfield development opportunities across the county. This new development will unlock this space, providing grade A office space, a new hotel and high quality homes along the river.
Project Overview
The Council has long held ambitions to redevelop this area of the town to create a mixed use offer of commercial and residential space tied together by high quality public realm and a Heritage Park, to create an attractive, vibrant and modern destination at an important gateway position in the town centre.
Four Waterside offers the opportunity to create a new, high quality business destination in the East Midlands which will stimulate economic growth and bring more visitors to the town.
West Northamptonshire Council has procured National regeneration developer, Cityheart as their preferred development partner to bring forward the Four Waterside and Marefair sites. Working in a joint venture partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, Cityheart will deliver a transformational and ambitious scheme for the town centre.
Work is anticipated to start in 2025 to unlock this space, providing a new hotel, grade A office space for new and existing businesses, high-quality homes, Extra Care facilities and improved paving and planting to elevate the area.
Programme
- Planning Application – Summer 2024
- Works start on site – Spring 2025
- Works finish – Summer 2032
- Project opening – Summer 2032
Funding
- £1,750,000 Towns Fund
- £7,000,000 Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone
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Milestones
- Procurement of a preferred Development Partner – Autumn 2023
- Signing of Development Agreement – Summer 2024