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Public consultation on plans for DIRFT 4 – the intended next phase of investment and growth at Prologis Rail Freight Interchange (RFI) Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

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Public consultation on plans for DIRFT 4 – the intended next phase of investment and growth at Prologis Rail Freight Interchange (RFI) Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

This consultation is taking place from Friday 6 to Thursday 26 November 2026.

Local communities and stakeholders are invited to help shape the proposals.

About DIRFT 4

Prologis RFI DIRFT is the UK’s premier logistics destination due to its optimum location for warehousing and logistics, helping to seamlessly transport goods from the centre of Britain around the country, to and from Europe and the rest of the world. It benefits from excellent connections to strategic roads including the M1, M6, A14 and rail networks connected to the Northampton Loop of the West Coast Mainline.

In line with evolving supply chains, consumer demand and national policy, DIRFT has grown considerably since it was established in the 1990s. With continued high levels of customer demand for space at DIRFT, which exceeds the amount of land that already has consent, Prologis is seeking permission for a next phase of expansion.

DIRFT 4 represents the next evolution of the park. The rationale for DIRFT 4 is underpinned by the opportunity to strengthen infrastructure across the UK, facilitate the sustainable growth of the logistics sector, meet continued demand from occupiers seeking to locate at DIRFT and create lasting benefits for the community.

DIRFT 4 would deliver around 5.5 million sq ft of high-quality employment space, create approximately 5,000+ jobs and bring foreign direct investment of more than £1 billion.

It would see expansion on land to the east of the M1, connecting into the existing DIRFT site via two new road bridges (for all vehicles) and the existing bridleway bridge (for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians).

Their aspiration is to deliver an outstanding industrial and logistics destination that sets new standards in technology, design and sustainability, creates lasting benefits for the local communities, and drives innovation that will unlock investment in education, skills and training facilities.

Following a request from Prologis, the Secretary of State has confirmed that the project is considered to be of national significance. This means that – like DIRFT III – they will submit a Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the UK Government to determine.

Upcoming consultation and events

Prologis has been in regular dialogue with community representatives about DIRFT 4 since 2019 when they published our first vision for the scheme.

They have been undertaking technical assessments and studies to inform the emerging proposals – and more will follow.

As part of this consultation, they want to hear about the issues that matter most to local communities and stakeholders, so they can take these into account as they develop the DCO application.

They are holding four public drop-in events to share the latest plans, answer questions and hear your feedback.  You are invited to visit at any time:

  • Saturday 7 November, 11.00am–4.00pm: Crick Village Hall, Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX
  • Monday 9 November, 1.30pm–5.30pm: Yelvertoft Reading Room, 85 High Street, Yelvertoft, NN6 6LF
  • Thursday 12 November, 11.00am–4.00pm: Lilbourne Village Hall, Station Road, Lilbourne, CV23 0SX
  • Friday 13 November, 12.45pm–4.15pm: The Barn at Houlton, Dollman Road, Houlton Way, CV23 1AL

You can find out more on their website at: prologisdirft4.com. They will be adding more details on the proposals and an online feedback form when consultation opens on Friday 6 November.

They will consider all feedback as they progress with the DCO application. In spring 2027  they are intending to hold another period of public engagement to share their updated proposals, to explain what’s changed and how they’ve responded to key issues. Their intention is to submit the DCO application late next year.

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