Proposals to remove trees and vegetation as part of Corby Towns Fund project

Closed 4 Apr 2025

Opened 7 Mar 2025

Feedback updated 27 May 2025

We asked

As part of the Corby Station link road project, some trees were identified for potential removal, which required regulatory consultation.

Following national guidance up to 20 trees were identified for potential removal. It was also proposed that alongside removal works, a programme is put in place for planting 300 trees within the scheme but also for other spaces just outside the project area in Corby.

You said

4 email responses were received from local stakeholders and members of the public.

One response supported the plans, two responses did not support the plans and one response offered no particular opinion.

You can view the full decision papers view the Corby Towns Fund page

We did

The decision has been made to approve the removal of 20 street trees along Oakley Road in Corby between the roundabout at Westcott Way/Elizabeth Street to the St Marks and Station Road junction (see Tree Management Plans) in connection to the proposed works for the Corby Town Centre to Train Station Link Road project. Full details can be found via the links below:

Generic Report Template

Record-of-Delegated-Decision-Consultation-for-the-removal-of-20-street-trees.pdf

Outcome-notice-for-street-tree-consultation-Oakley-Road-2nd-May.pdf

Overview

Works are continuing to deliver the Corby Station link road project, which aims to improve the public realm and provide an attractive and safe pedestrian/cycle connection between the town centre and the train station.

The scheme has been designed to avoid the removal of mature trees along the route. However, some trees have been identified for potential removal and North Northamptonshire Council are currently consulting on the plans.

Following national guidance up to 20 trees have been identified for potential removal.

It is proposed that alongside removal works, a programme is put in place for planting 300 trees within the scheme but also for other spaces just outside the project area in Corby. You can view the proposed removal and planting plans.

Relevant legal notices have been placed on affected trees and on the Corby Towns Fund website where you can find a copy of the full notice and more information about the scheme for planting.

Any comments can be submitted via email, telephone or post:

EmailCSL@kier.co.uk

TelephoneMajor Projects team on 01604 529 700

PostMajor Projects Team
          Kier
          26 - 28 Bradfield Road
          Wellingborough, NN8 4HB

This consultation closes at 23.59 on 4 April 2025.

Following the consultation, we will consider all responses received and publish an update and decision notice.

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