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Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16th June 2026 2.00 pm
June 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm Strategic Planning Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 16 June 2026, deciding on three planning applications. The committee refused permission for a development at Land South of East of Grange Park, Northampton, approved a change of use at Cottage Farm, Roade, and withdrew an application for Land North East of Brackley Grange Cottages.
Land South of East of Grange Park, Northampton, NN7 2EE
The committee refused planning permission for an outline application for up to 850 dwellings, a local centre, primary school, and open space at Land South of East of Grange Park, Northampton, NN7 2EE. This decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation to grant permission. The reasons for refusal will be detailed in the meeting minutes. The application, number 2023/5978/EIA, was a major development proposal.
Land North East of Brackley Grange Cottages, Halse Road, Brackley
Agenda item 6, concerning application S/2020/2163/MAO for land north-east of Brackley Grange Cottages, Halse Road, Brackley, was withdrawn from the meeting.
Cottage Farm, Unit 11, Hartwell Road, Roade, NN7 2NU
Permission was granted for a proposed change of use of an industrial building to a Waste Transfer and Treatment Facility at Cottage Farm, Unit 11, Hartwell Road, Roade, NN7 2NU. The decision was in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation. This retrospective application, number WNC/26/00004/WASFUL, was classified as a major minerals and waste application. The facility handles non-hazardous commercial, industrial, and domestic waste, with a throughput not exceeding 15,000 tonnes per annum. The facility operates under an Environmental Permit, and the Environment Agency raised no objection. Conditions were imposed regarding vehicle movements, hours of operation, and waste types.
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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2023/5978/EIA - Land South of East of Grange Park, Northampton, NN7 2EE
Recommendations ApprovedThe Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused the application on 16 June 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation.
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S/2020/2163/MAO - Land North East of Brackley Grange Cottages, Halse Road, Brackley
Recommendations ApprovedThe Strategic Planning Committee decided to approve the recommendations for the outline application for up to 450 dwellings. This decision was made on 16/06/2026. The approval is subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, which includes provisions for affordable housing, financial contributions towards healthcare, education, libraries, sustainable transport, open space, refuse and recycling, and biodiversity net gain.
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WNC/26/00004/WASFUL - Cottage Farm, Unit 11, Hartwell Road, Roade, NN7 2NU
Recommendations ApprovedThe Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the retrospective planning application for a change of use of an industrial building to a Waste Transfer and Treatment Facility at Cottage Farm, Unit 11, Hartwell Road, Roade, NN7 2NU on 16 June 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation. The committee approved the application subject to conditions including restricting HGVs passing Roade Primary School during designated school pick-up and drop-off times and formalising the proposed hours of operation.
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