The scheme proposes three retail units on the ground floor and a mix of studio and flats in the upper floors.
approve the project at a meeting on TuesdayA report put together for the committee reads: "The design is considered positive and reflects the historic and contemporary features of this part of Northampton town centre."
The ground floor was operated by Woolworths until the chain - which sold homeware, books, toys and its popular pick 'n' mix selection - went bust in 2008.The authority's housing department also said the developer has not said whether at least 35% of the apartments would be designated as affordable housing.
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