West Northamptonshire Local Plan – call to nominate Local Green Spaces

What are Local Green Spaces? 

Local Green Spaces (LGS) are green spaces that are of special importance to local communities. They must meet a specific set of criteria and if the Council agrees, they will be designated and protected from development through the Local Plan.

Local Green Spaces need to meet the following criteria which are set out in Para 107 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Local Green Space must be:

• In reasonably close proximity to the community it serves;
• Demonstrably special to a local community and holds a particular local significance, for example because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquillity or richness of its wildlife; and
• Local in character and not an extensive tract of land.

If you wish to suggest an open space use this form to nominate it for designation as a “Local Green Space” in West Northamptonshire’s new Local Plan.

Once completed, submit the form by email: planningpolicyconsultation@westnorthants.gov.uk  no later than 27 March 2026.

or by post to:

Planning Policy – Local Green Space Nomination
West Northamptonshire Council
One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northampton

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If you do suggest a Local Green Space it would be helpful if you can also advise Pattishall Parish Council directly – please cc your email with the attached form to the Parish Clerk.

West Northamptonshire Local Plan: click here for more information