Screening decision notice for the Kettering Central

Dear Sir/ Madam

Kettering Central Neighbourhood Development Plan – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinion: Tuesday 29 July to Wednesday 3 September 2025.

This letter sets out the screening opinion of North Northamptonshire Council regarding the requirement for a SEA and HRA in relation to the Kettering Central Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The screening opinion has been informed by a detailed report and the views of the three statutory consultation bodies: the Environment Agency, Historic England, and Natural England.

The screening process concluded that a SEA is not required for the Kettering Central Neighbourhood Development Plan and that it does not need to be subject to a HRA.

The reasons for the decision are set out in the accompanying ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Report (1 October 2025)’.

Yours Sincerely

Planning Policy Team
North Northamptonshire Council

Last updated 13 October 2025