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Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 4.00 pm
July 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm Non-Strategic Planning Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 2 July 2026, approving several planning applications, including those for Overstone Hall and 7 Berry Lane, Northampton, while refusing another at 34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton. The committee also deferred a decision on a further application related to Overstone Hall.
Overstone Hall, Overstone Park, Overstone
The committee considered multiple applications concerning Overstone Hall. For application 2025/0711/MAF, relating to the restoration and demolition of parts of Overstone Hall, and 2025/0712/LBC, for Listed Building Consent for the same works, the committee approved both contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation. These approvals were subject to various requirements to be detailed in the minutes.
However, for application 2025/0710/MAF, concerning the erection of 77 dwellings as enabling development to secure the conservation of Overstone Hall, the committee deferred the decision. The reasons for deferral are to be set out in the minutes, indicating further consideration is needed on this significant enabling development proposal.
7 Berry Lane, Northampton
The committee approved application 2026/1702/FULL for the change of use from a residential dwelling to a residential care home. This approval was in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation and subject to various requirements to be detailed in the minutes. The decision to approve this change of use, which will accommodate up to three young people aged between 8 and 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, was made despite objections from Wootton Parish Council and local councillors regarding highway safety, parking, and the suitability of the site for such a use. The committee noted the government's support for developing accommodation for looked-after children and considered the site to be in a sustainable location with adequate parking and manageable impacts on neighbouring amenity.
34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton
Application 2025/4751/FULL, seeking retrospective permission for the erection of an outbuilding to create an annex, was refused contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation. The refusal was based on concerns that the building, as constructed, represented a separate residential dwelling rather than an ancillary annex, potentially conflicting with planning policies and negatively impacting residential amenity and local character.
Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club, High Street, Whittlebury
Application 2026/1120/OUT, an outline application for the erection of a Padel Court building, was approved in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation. This approval is subject to various requirements to be detailed in the minutes, ensuring the development aligns with the site's existing leisure complex and environmental considerations.
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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2026/1120/OUT - Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club, High Street, Whittlebury
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline application for a Padel Court building at Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club on 02 July 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
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2026/1702/FULL - 7 Berry Lane, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the change of use from a residential dwelling to a residential care home at 7 Berry Lane, Northampton on 02 July 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
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2025/0711/MAF - Overstone Hall, Overstone Park, Overstone
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 02 July 2026. The decision was made contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
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2025/4751/FULL - 34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to refuse retrospective permission for the erection of an outbuilding to create an annex at 34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton on 02 July 2026. The decision was made contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.
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2025/0710/MAF - Overstone Hall, Overstone Park, Overstone
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council deferred the decision on the erection of 77 dwellings at Overstone Hall, Overstone Park, Overstone on 02 July 2026. Reasons for the deferral are to be set out in the minutes.
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2025/0712/LBC - Overstone Hall, Overstone Park, Overstone
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved Listed Building Consent for restoration of part of Overstone Hall on 02 July 2026. The decision was made contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
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