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Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 6th August 2026 4.00 pm
August 6, 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 6 August 2026, approving all but two of the planning applications presented. The committee granted permission for developments including a new warehouse at Caswell Science Park, residential dwellings in Byfield and Pineham, and alterations to properties in Yardley Hastings and West Haddon. Decisions on two applications for a change of use to a care home at 84 and 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton, were deferred.
Bridge Cottage, 2 Castle Ashby Road, Yardley Hastings
Permission was granted for the removal of a maple tree at Bridge Cottage, 2 Castle Ashby Road, Yardley Hastings. The application, submitted by Mr Michael Brient, was for the removal of the tree to prevent its roots from entering the sewer system and undermining house foundations. The tree is located within the Yardley Hastings Conservation Area. The Case Officer, Ralph Branston, recommended no objection, noting the tree's low amenity value and limited impact on the conservation area's character. The decision was approved subject to the work being carried out within two years and not breaching any conditions attached to existing planning consent for the property.
Gullivers, 43 West End, West Haddon
The committee approved two applications concerning Gullivers, 43 West End, West Haddon: planning permission for the demolition of an existing conservatory and the construction of a replacement, and listed building consent for the same works. The applicant, Mr & Mrs Richard Humphreys, who are also West Northamptonshire Councillors, sought to replace a 1970s conservatory with a new timber-framed structure. The WNC Heritage & Conservation Team raised no objections, noting the existing conservatory was not of historical interest and that the proposed replacement, with amendments including brick facing to the base, would cause no harm to the listed building or the conservation area. West Haddon Parish Council also supported the applications. The Case Officer, Andrew Holden, recommended approval subject to conditions regarding materials and time limits.
Land to the East of Lovett Road, Byfield
Planning permission was granted for the construction of 14 residential dwellings, including 12 affordable homes, on land to the east of Lovett Road, Byfield. The application by Forgehomes Limited was presented as a Rural Exception Site, aiming to address identified local housing needs. The proposal included 9 social rent and 3 shared ownership dwellings, alongside 2 market dwellings. The decision was approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement to secure affordable housing, contributions towards libraries, provision of on-site play and open space, and a biodiversity net gain habitat management plan. Byfield Parish Council had objected due to concerns about visitor parking, traffic congestion on Woodford Road, and the adequacy of proposed open space and play facilities. WNC Strategic Housing Officers supported the proposal, confirming it met identified local needs.
Land off Upton Valley Way North, Pineham, Northampton
Outline planning permission was granted for residential development of up to 80 dwellings on land off Upton Valley Way North, Pineham, Northampton. The application by Kislingbury Farm LLP was allocated for residential development in the Northampton Local Plan Part 2. Concerns were raised by Hunsbury Meadow Parish Council regarding flooding, strain on local services, and increased traffic. WNC Highways, the Environment Agency, and the Lead Local Flood Authority raised no objections, subject to conditions. WNC Education Services requested significant financial contributions towards local education infrastructure, totalling over £1.5 million. The proposal was approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement to secure affordable housing, education and library contributions, public open space, and biodiversity net gain measures.
84 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton and 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton
Decisions on two applications for a change of use from a dwelling house (C3) to a care home (C2) at 84 and 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton, were deferred. Both applications, submitted by MSA Properties Limited, proposed care homes for young adults requiring wheelchair-accessible accommodation and support. At 84 Church Way, the proposal was for up to 8 occupants, while at 88 Church Way, it was for up to 4 residents. Numerous objections were received from local residents citing concerns about highway safety, impact on trees, loss of neighbouring amenity, the character of the area, and the cumulative impact of having two care homes in close proximity. Environmental Health recommended limiting occupancy to four residents for the property at 88 Church Way, a condition that was also suggested for the 84 Church Way application, despite the proposal for eight occupants. Highways officers raised no objections to either application, considering the proposed uses would not significantly intensify activity or negatively impact highway safety. The deferral was to allow for further consideration of the cumulative impact and operational details.
Caswell Science Park, Towcester Road, Greens Norton
Permission was granted for the construction of a new single-storey warehouse storage facility with an office annex at the existing Caswell Science Park. The application by Lumentum Technology proposed a building of approximately 15.36m wide and 50.36m long. The WNC Heritage and Conservation Officer confirmed the site was sufficiently distant from the Grade II listed farmhouse to not impact its setting. Highways, the Lead Local Flood Authority, and WNC Environmental Health raised no objections, subject to conditions. The decision was approved subject to conditions, including the submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan and details of the surface water drainage scheme.
The meeting also included the confirmation of previous minutes and the appointment of an acting chair, which are standard procedural items and not detailed in this summary.
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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2025/3896/FULL - 84 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to defer the application for a change of use from dwelling house to care home at 84 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton. The decision was made on 06 August 2026. Reasons for the deferral are to be set out in the minutes.
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2026/1987/TCA - Bridge Cottage, 2 Castle Ashby Road, Yardley Hastings
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 06 August 2026 to approve the removal of one maple tree. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements. The work must be carried out within two years of the notification date and must not breach any conditions attached to any planning consent affecting the property.
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2026/1794/FULL - Caswell Science Park, Towcester Road, Greens Norton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the development of a new single-storey warehouse storage facility with an office annex at Caswell Science Park on 06 August 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements. These include the submission and approval of a Construction Method Statement, details of surface water drainage, and a condition survey of the existing receiving drainage network.
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2026/1535/FULL - Gullivers, 43 West End, West Haddon
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the demolition of an existing conservatory and the construction of a replacement conservatory at Gullivers, 43 West End, West Haddon on 06 August 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements. These requirements include that the development must be begun within three years, carried out in accordance with approved plans, and that external materials and finishes, including red bricks to clad the exposed concrete base, must be used as set out in the application.
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N/2020/1244 - Land off Upton Valley Way North, Pineham, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved outline planning permission for residential development on land off Upton Valley Way North, Pineham, Northampton on 06 August 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 legal agreement. This includes requirements for electric vehicle charging points, acoustic barriers, a Construction and Environmental Management Plan, and specific conditions related to land contamination.
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2025/3875/FULL - 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Strategic Planning Committee deferred the decision on 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton on 06/08/2026. Reasons for the deferral will be set out in the minutes.
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee approved recommendations for land to the East of Lovett Road, Byfield on 06/08/2026. The Assistant Director for Planning and Development was given delegated powers to grant permission subject to conditions and a S106 agreement. This agreement will secure 12 affordable dwellings, a libraries financial contribution of £3,031, the provision of on-site Local Area of Play and public open space, a 30-year Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, and the maintenance of public open space.
The Planning Policy Committee noted the Housing Land Availability Report 2026 on 04/08/2026. The report identified a 4.3-year supply of deliverable housing sites as at 1st April 2026.
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2025/3875/FULL - 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to defer the application for a change of use from C3 Residential to C2 Residential Institution at 88 Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton. The decision was made on 06 August 2026, with reasons to be set out in the minutes.
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2025/2522/MAF - Land to the East of Lovett Road, Byfield
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the recommendations on 06 August 2026. The decision was to grant permission for the construction of 14 residential dwellings, including 12 affordable homes, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement. This agreement will secure affordable housing provisions, a financial contribution to libraries, on-site play and open space, and a biodiversity net gain management plan.
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