Co-op / Ilke Homes win their planning appeal, gaining planning permission for 133 homes

We are sorry to be the bearer of bad news but despite our best efforts, the Planning Inspector has allowed the appeal by the Co-op/Ilke Homes to stand. This therefore means that they have planning consent, with a few conditions, to build 133 modular homes on the land between Prospect Avenue and the Greenway/old railway.  […]


Posted on: 15 June 2023


Ilke Homes Plans REJECTED by North Northants Council – Thank You Rushden !

!!   THANK YOU – THANK YOU THANK YOU   !!   When a community works together  – we can stop multi million pound companies destroying our community! Well done to every resident of Rushden  who have supported our fight against this development. Ilke Homes  are  likely to appeal but for now we can celebrate.   The […]


Posted on: 17 September 2022


Ilke Homes have Submitted Revised Details – Please Object by 15 April 2022

PLEASE SEND YOUR OBJECTION LETTER TO THE COUNCIL by 15th APRIL 2022 (thats good Friday!) Download the objections letter here: Ilke objections april 2022 Ilke Homes have submitted revised and additional information regarding their plans to build 133 modular homes, with the most inappropriate and dangerous access from Prospect Avenue. Why oh why, will they […]


Posted on: 9 April 2022


An Update from North Northants Council

Following multiple enquiries form concerned residents, North Northants Council have published an update on the current status of Ilke Homes’ planning application. You can see the NNC update at: NE/21/00498/FUL | Construction of 133 dwellings, internal roads, public open space, landscaping and other ancillary works, including creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from […]


Posted on: 23 February 2022


Ilke homes updated consultation documents do not meet key material objections already raised!

** Please send you OBJECTION letter/email to North Northamptonshire Council to arrive no later than 20th December 2021 **   Construction Access and Abnormally Wide Loads through Higham Ferrers, Queensway, Manor Way and The Hedges to Prospect Avenue Site Access (Eight abnormal loads per week for 4 years!) Access to the Development from Prospect Avenue […]


Posted on: 22 November 2021


Revised proposal submission:- Statement issued by Pegasus Group, on behalf of Ilke Homes

Ahead of submitting their revised proposals for   138 pre-fabricated homes   with the most inappropriate access from Prospect Avenue, Pegasus Group have issued correspondence on behalf of Ilke Homes: Have you received copy of this letter directly from Pegasus Group / Ilke Homes?  Please   let us know at  RespectMyStreet@gmail.com Ilke Homes appear to be pursuing   a […]


Posted on: 2 November 2021


The Council have made an announcement regarding the Ilke Homes Proposal !!

If , like the rest of the Rushden community , you are awaiting a decision from  North Northamptonshire Council  regarding Ilke Homes proposal, then there is news. NNC have not made a final decision yet, so our battles continue. There shall be a further period of consultation. However, the NNC have provided an update, which […]


Posted on: 29 October 2021


Video – Rushden Town Council Planning Meeting 20 May 2021

Thank you to  Rushden Town Council for inviting residents to attend their  planning application meeting regarding the Ilke Homes proposed development (Planning ref  NE/21/00498/FUL). Also, a big thank you to all the residents that  joined us at Rushden Hall and also online via zoom. For  all those who were unable to join the meeting, you […]


Posted on: 29 May 2021


More time to make even more objections !

The latest date for the NNC to receive your  objections has  been extended to 8th June 2021, so please keep those objections coming.   Following the  meeting  with Rushden Town Council, we can confirm a   positive out come. However, this is just the first step. We still have to get  North Northamptonshire Council  to   reject […]


Posted on: 25 May 2021


Have your say at the Council meetings next week (Mon 17th & Thur 20th May)

There are two meetings with Rushden council next week about the development. 1. There is an online  zoom meeting for local residents with Rushden council on Monday 17th at 7pm. This is to hear our concerns, they can not comment. 2. The application planning meeting is on Thursday 20th at 7.30 at Rushden Hall (Hall […]


Posted on: 14 May 2021