A number of houses and business premises in a Northampton street could soon be demolished to make way for a large office development.
The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) has applied to Northampton Borough Council for permission to demolish the properties around Tanner Street, close to the town’s landmark gas towers in St Peter’s Way.
Their demolition would pave the way for a major office development.
The WNDC’s chief executive, Peter Mawson, said: “The site has huge potential, overlooking the River Nene, as well as the new and improved railway station, which will start construction this year.
“The demolition works are an exciting step in our plans and they will signal a new beginning for Northampton’s Waterside.”
Demolition work could start this summer and see 10 houses and five businesses knocked down.
The leader of the borough council, Councillor David Mackintosh (Con, Rectory Farm) said: “This is an important milestone in the development of Northampton town centre.
“St Peter’s Waterside is a fundamental element of the enterprise zone and will address a shortfall in quality office space available in Northampton.”
The WNDC is also in talks with National Grid about the future of the town’s two gas towers.