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Planning Committee - Wednesday 14th October, 2026 6.00 pm
October 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm Planning Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 14 October 2026, approving five planning applications and one advertisement consent. The committee granted permission for the development of fishing lakes, a change of use for a resident priest's dwelling, the conversion of a former betting shop to a takeaway, and the installation of a fascia sign. Permissions were also granted for two children's care homes, though one application for a children's care home was removed from the agenda.
Birchfield Springs, Desborough Road, Rushton
Planning permission was granted for a retrospective application at Birchfield Springs1 for the formation of fishing lakes, ancillary buildings, and associated works. The application sought to regularise differences between the approved 2010 planning permission and the development as built. Concerns were raised by Rushton Parish Council and Desborough Town Council regarding highway access, contamination, and the structural integrity of the lakes. However, the Local Highway Authority raised no objection, and the Environment Agency noted that they were pursuing separate proceedings regarding waste regulations at the site. The committee approved the application subject to conditions, including those relating to landscaping, biodiversity net gain, and drainage.
Local Polish Catholic Mission, Rockingham Road, Corby
Permission was granted for a change of use from a hospitality suite for visiting priests to a dwelling for a resident priest at the Local Polish Catholic Mission2 in Corby. The application also included regularising an enlarged balcony and the installation of privacy screening. Objections were received from local residents citing concerns over overlooking, loss of privacy, noise, and the historical use of the site. Councillor Duffy, the ward councillor, also spoke against the application, highlighting issues with access and privacy. The officer's report concluded that the changes were minor and, with the proposed screening and occupancy condition, would not result in unacceptable impacts. The application was approved with a condition restricting occupancy to a priest serving the mission.
7 Chamberlain Way, Raunds
An application for a change of use from a dwelling to a children's care home at 7 Chamberlain Way3 was removed from the agenda and not discussed.
38 Sunningdale Drive, Rushden
Planning permission was granted for the change of use of a residential dwelling to a children's care home for up to three looked-after children at 38 Sunningdale Drive4 in Rushden. The application received 16 objections from neighbours, primarily concerning parking provision, highway safety, noise, and the impact on the character of the area. Rushden Town Council also objected due to inadequate parking and over-intensification of the site. The Local Highway Authority initially expressed concerns about parking but ultimately stated that the impact was not considered severe. The applicant, Sapling and Stone Care, assured the committee that they would implement a good neighbour policy and had identified off-street parking spaces nearby. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions limiting the number of staff on site and restricting the use to a children's care home for up to three children.
81 Occupation Road, Corby
The committee granted planning permission for the conversion of a former betting shop to a hot food takeaway at 81 Occupation Road5 in Corby. The application received objections from local residents citing concerns about cumulative impact and harm to existing businesses. The Local Highway Authority raised no objection. However, the application conflicted with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Policy HC5, which advises refusal for hot food takeaways within walking distance of schools unless in a designated town centre. Despite this conflict, officers recommended approval, citing the re-use of a vacant unit and the absence of demonstrable harm to amenity, highway safety, or the environment. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions regarding extraction systems and opening hours.
81 Occupation Road, Corby - Fascia Sign
Advertisement consent was granted for the installation of a static, internally illuminated LED fascia sign at 81 Occupation Road6. The sign, measuring 4m by 0.7m, was considered proportionate to the building and consistent with the commercial character of the area. The Local Highway Authority raised no objection, subject to conditions regarding the illumination and non-intermittent nature of the sign. The committee approved the application, with the consent granted for a limited period of five years.
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Birchfield Springs is located to the east of Desborough, off the south side of Desborough Road. ↩
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The Local Polish Catholic Mission in Corby & Kettering is located on Rockingham Road, Corby. ↩
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7 Chamberlain Way is located in Raunds. ↩
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38 Sunningdale Drive is located in Rushden. ↩
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81 Occupation Road is located in Corby, at the corner of Occupation Road and Ashdown Place. ↩
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81 Occupation Road is located in Corby. ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Committee Update Report (if required)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 14 October 2026 to approve recommendations. The committee noted a report updating them on planning matters.
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Close of meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided the meeting closed at 8.07pm on 14 October 2026.
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Application NC/24/00419/ADV 81 Occupation Road, Corby - Fascia Sign
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to grant planning permission for a fascia sign at 81 Occupation Road, Corby on 14 October 2026. The decision was made subject to conditions including that the illumination must be static and non-intermittent, and the luminance must not exceed 200 candela per square metre.
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Application 25/00820/FUL - Local Polish Catholic Mission in Corby & Kettering, Rockingham Road, Corby Change of use from hospitality/suite for visiting priests to create one dwelling for resident priest
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 14 October 2026 to grant planning permission for a change of use from a hospitality suite to a dwelling for a resident priest. The decision was approved subject to conditions. These include occupancy restrictions to a priest serving the mission, provision of parking spaces, and the installation of obscured privacy screening.
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Application 26/02211/FUL 7 Chamberlain Way, Raunds Change of use from dwelling to a Children's Care Home
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the application for a change of use from a dwelling to a children's care home at 7 Chamberlain Way, Raunds on 14 October 2026. The decision was made following a Councillor call-in and neighbour objections. A condition will be imposed to limit the number of staff on site to three, excluding changeover periods.
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The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council approved planning permission for the formation of trout fishing lakes and ancillary buildings on 14 October 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission subject to conditions outlined in the report.
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Application 26/01132/FUL - 38 Sunningdale Drive, Rushden Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Care Home (Class C2)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to grant planning permission for the change of use of a residential dwelling to a residential care home on 14 October 2026. The decision was made subject to conditions outlined in the report.
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Application NC/24/00418/DPA 81 Occupation Road, Corby - Conversion of former betting shop to take-away
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to grant planning permission for the conversion of a former betting shop to a take-away at 81 Occupation Road, Corby, on 14 October 2026. The decision was approved subject to conditions. The approved conditions include the installation of an extraction system, an assessment of its effectiveness within three months of operation, and adherence to approved plans.
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