“WE NEED YOUR HELP”: Popular golf club in Northampton campaigns to STOP 300 houses being built on its land in the future

Collingtree Park Golf Club has launched a campaign against proposals to build around 300 homes on part of its course, after West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) published its draft local housing plan.

The draft plan identifies land at Collingtree Golf Course as a proposed housing allocation of approximately 300 dwellings, as part of wider growth plans across the area up to 2043. WNC says the plans are in the consultation stage and no decisions have been taken.

Posting to members and residents, the club said: “WE NEED YOUR HELP”.

It added: “WNC has published its draft local plan – and it includes a proposal to allocate part of Collingtree Park Golf Club for the development of 300 new houses.

“At this early consultation stage, there is still time to challenge and remove this land from consideration.

“Collingtree Park Golf Club has been a valued part of our community for decades providing open green space, recreation, sport, and a gathering place for residents of all ages. Losing part of this land could have a significant impact on the course, the environment, and the character of our local area.

“If you would like to support us in objecting to the proposed development, please visit our website and follow the local plan link: www.collingtreeparkgolf.com/localplan/”

The club is also hosting a public meeting on Thursday, February 26 at 7pm at Collingtree Park Golf Club, giving members and residents the opportunity to share views and discuss the proposals.

Concerns have also been raised by local ward councillor Pinder Chauhan, who said: “The local plan is now out for consultation, and the level of housing being proposed is simply unsustainable.

“I'm especially concerned about the plans to build on the Collingtree Park Golf Club land.

“Once this green space is gone, it will be lost forever and the impact on our community will be permanent.

“Please make sure your views are heard by responding to the Local Plan consultation If you'd like to raise any concerns directly with me, you can contact me at:[email protected]”

A WNC spokesman responded, saying: “Residents can have their say on the proposals through the council’s consultation, which runs until 27 March 2026.

“WNC is currently consulting on the new draft local plan, which sets out how the area could grow and develop up to 2043. It includes updated policies on housing, town centres, employment land, infrastructure and the environment, and will guide future planning decisions across West Northamptonshire.

“This is an early stage in the plan-making process and no decisions have yet been made. All comments submitted during the consultation will be reviewed and used to shape the next version of the Plan before it progresses later this year. We encourage everyone with an interest in the future of their area to take part. The draft Local Plan, supporting evidence and online survey are available at: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/west-northamptonshire-local-plan-help-shape-future-your-area and the consultation runs until 27 March 2026.”

The draft plan sets out a number of proposed housing allocations in and around the area, including:

• Hill Farm Rise, Hunsbury Hill (approximately 80 dwellings)

• Collingtree Golf Course (approximately 300 dwellings)

• Wooldale Road (approximately 1,700 dwellings)

• Newport Pagnell Road (approximately 1,000 dwellings)

• Grange Park (approximately 850 dwellings)

Critics argue that while thousands of new homes are proposed, infrastructure such as schools, GP surgeries and hospital capacity are not keeping pace.