Residents have raised concerns about train passengers trying to park on their streets to avoid charges at the station's official car park.

So Northamptonshire County Council has suggested three options to deal with the situation once the rail link opens in December.

The choices are to leave things as they are, the second, which requires the consent of 50 per cent of villagers, is to issue residents and visitors with permits costing up to £35 per year and another is to impose street parking restrictions up to lunchtime.

If adopted, it is hoped the last option would deter commuters and help residents who work, with those who don't issued with parking permits.

Victoria Beattie, 32, of South Road, said: "Parking is quite bad around here anyway. Prentice Walk residents across the road don't have any off-road parking so they have to use South Road.

"I can't complain that the railway station is here because it helps with the value of the house.

"But parking is certainly going to be an issue.

"Most people do drive cars on this street. We have two but we're thinking of having some off-road parking where the garden is at the moment if we can get planning permission."

The main areas affected are likely to be Southall Road, South Road, Waverley Avenue, St Peters Way, St Johns Place and Davis Court.

And a group of 20 volunteers from the Old Village Residents' Association has started distributing surveys with details of the three options to 800 homes in the area.

A county council spokesman said: "We are aware there is a need for a new parking scheme around Corby railway station and a consultation is being carried out on behalf of the county council by a local residents' group to find out what sort of parking scheme people would like to see for this area.

"We expect to be able to look at the results of the consultation in mid-September and will use opinions received to help make a decision as to what type of parking restrictions would be appropriate, such as a residents' parking scheme or limited waiting bays for example."

The surveys are due to be distributed to householders by Sunday. A key system for the community centre car park in High Street is also being considered.

This is a private facility for centre users, but there are fears commuters would attempt to use the car park unless something is done to stop them.