Bid to replace thatch on fire-hit cottage in Kettering village

Dozens of firefighters helped to put out the fire in Grafton Underwood on Sunday, February 2, 2025, which saw 11 fire engines and a drone team attend.

Now a planning application has been made to North Northants Council for permission to reinstate the thatched roof, roof structure and internal repairs following fire damage at the property in Cranford Road.

Permission is needed because the property is a listed building and it is in a conservation area.

Other recent planning applications which have been received by North Northants Council include:

Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary dining room at the Stag’s Head, 25 High Street, Earls Barton

Demolish and replace garage. Gable roof to existing front dormer at 137 Main Road, Wilby

Installation of air source heat pump at 16 Richardsons Lane, Loddington

Use of existing basement area to form two self-contained flats without any elevational changes to building at 21 Chequers Lane, Wellingborough

Demolition of existing derelict bungalow and erection of replacement three-bedroom detached part one and a half storey, part one storey dwelling with detached garage including alterations to boundary wall, widening of access and hardstanding for parking and turning of vehicles. at 2 Parsons Close, Ecton

Listed building consent for the removal of damaged section of boundary wall to create enlarged access at 2 Parsons Close, Ecton

Change of Use from Sui Generis to Class E, at 29 - 30 Sheep Street, Wellingborough

Installation of shopfront signage at Lucky Chuck’s, 4 - 5 Market Place, Kettering

Resurface driveway with grey block paving. Replace paving slabs with grey Indian sandstone. Replace front door. Repaint driveway fencing. Replace front gates. at 100 Market Road, Thrapston

THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/