Planning permission will be granted for 2,750 new homes in Towcester and a relief road to reduce traffic in the area.
Last week South Northants Council (SNC)’s Planning Committee agreed to resolve to grant planning permission for the scheme proposed by Persimmon and Bloor Homes.
The proposals, which have been recognised as the only way to deliver a relief road for the area, have been under discussion for many years and have been subject to considerable detailed consultation.
The final scheme, put forward last week, has incorporated many elements proposed by local people.
Nick Scregg, division managing director of Persimmon Special Projects, said: “We are delighted with the decision which paves the way for the delivery of much needed new housing and the all-important relief road which many people in the town have been seeking for many, many years.”
The development will include 2,750 new homes, a relief road to reduce traffic congestion, new primary school facilities, an extension to Sponne Secondary School, a new sports pitch complex, pavilions and community buildings and new allotments.
It is expected the scheme will create more than 2,800 permanent jobs and 4,125 jobs in the construction of housing.
Mr Scregg added: “We are delighted that this decision reflects a good result for the town and its people. Of course, it will take many years to complete this project, but we can now say that the scheme will become a reality.
“We firmly believe that the high standards of detail and planning which support the proposals will ensure that this development will be seen as a flagship site for housing development excellence.
“Over the next few months, we will be finalising the legal agreement with SNC which will enable the planning permission to be issued.”