Welcome to WNDC – West Northamptonshire Development Corporation. Through our website you can learn about who we are and what we do. Our role is to promote and deliver new jobs, homes and investment in the three towns of Northampton, Daventry and Towcester.

Established by government in 2004, we one of only three Urban Development Corporations in the UK and the only one outside London. We have a wide range of powers including:

• Investment – So far WNDC has invested over £70 million in the regeneration of Northampton, Daventry and Towcester, with major regeneration schemes underway in all three town centres.
• Planning - WNDC has the power to determine strategic planning applications in its area of operation. From April 2011, the threshold for residential planning applications determined by WNDC will be raised from 50 units to 200 units, with local scale planning powers returning to the local authorities.
• Development – WNDC has a range of specialist development powers, including the ability to acquire, manage and sell land and property, together with powers to develop, invest and provide business support.

Strategically located at the crossroads of England, West Northamptonshire is one of the UK’s best opportunities for the delivery of new jobs, homes and investment.

Executive Team

WNDC is driven by a skilled, innovative and creative team of people, dedicated to helping West Northamptonshire achieve its potential as one of the best places to live, work and invest in Central England.

Board Members

WNDC Board members come from both the public and private sector, representing the needs of local government, the community, and business.

Job Vacancies

As the portfolio of projects managed by WNDC grows, so will the need for innovative professionals with the skills and experience to help us meet our objectives.