About Us
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 sustainable housing growth and
regeneration in the three towns of Northampton, Daventry and
Towcester.
Central government has designated West Northamptonshire as
a flagship growth area. This means more affordable homes, more
jobs, more facilities and more opportunities for local
people. West Northamptonshire is one of the most
exciting areas of opportunity in the UK.
Map: WNDC's Three
Urban Development Areas
To transform Northampton, Daventry
and Towcester three key activities fall to WNDC:
- Delivering new homes and the
infrastructure to support new homes.
- Ensuring new homes meet design and
environmental quality standards and are integrated with existing
communities.
- Ensuring new homes are supported
by infrastructure, employment and town centre
regeneration.
Northampton will be transformed into a prosperous and dynamic regional city, with a growing knowledge based economy. Daventry and Towcester will become successful and distinctive market towns.
WNDC is driven by a skilled, innovative and creative team of people, dedicated to helping West Northamptonshire achieve it’s potential as one of the best places to live, work and invest in Central England.
WNDC Board members come from both the public and private sector bringing an awareness of the needs of investors, developers, local government and the community.
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.
WNDC:
The only urban development corporation outside the Thames
Gateway.
Governed by a highly experienced board from both the public and
private sector.
The planning authority for all strategic planning decisions in
Northampton, Daventry and Towcester.
Responsible for investing millions of pounds of central
government money in community infrastructure.