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Extraordinary All Day Sitting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th October 2026 10.00 am
October 8, 2026 at 10:00 am Non-Strategic Planning Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 October 2026, approving five planning applications and refusing one. Key decisions included the approval of a large housing development in Deanshanger, subject to significant planning obligations, and the refusal of two other housing applications in the same village due to concerns about their scale and relationship with the existing settlement.
Land North East of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger
The committee approved outline planning permission for up to 190 dwellings on land north-east of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger1. This decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. The approval was granted following extensive debate and consideration of objections from Deanshanger Parish Council and local residents concerning the scale of the development, infrastructure strain, and impact on village amenities. The proposal includes 50% affordable housing, a new roundabout at the A422 and Buckingham Road junction, and contributions towards local infrastructure. Councillor Bob Purser proposed the approval, seconded by Councillor Rosie Humphreys2.
Land West of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger
Contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation, the committee refused outline planning permission for up to 174 dwellings on land west of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger3. The refusal was based on the grounds that the proposal was overly prominent and did not physically relate well to the existing settlement of Deanshanger, contravening policies within the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy and the South Northamptonshire Part 2 Local Plan. Councillor Adrian Little proposed the refusal, seconded by Councillor Nigel Berrill4.
Land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger
The committee also refused outline planning permission for 67 dwellings on land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger, again contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation5. The reasons for refusal cited were that the proposal was overly prominent, did not physically relate well to the existing settlement, and that these harms outweighed the benefits. Councillor Nigel Berrill proposed the refusal, seconded by Councillor Ronald Firman6.
Land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney
Outline planning permission was approved for up to 165 houses on land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney7. This approval was in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. The application included provisions for affordable housing, public open space, landscape enhancements, and sustainable drainage measures. Councillor Adrian Little proposed the approval, seconded by Councillor Ronald Firman8.
Land to the West of Welford Road, Boughton
The committee approved full planning permission for up to 21 residential dwellings on land to the west of Welford Road, Boughton9. This development will comprise 100% affordable housing. Councillor Bob Purser proposed the approval, seconded by Councillor Adrian Little10.
52 Nicholls Court, Northampton
Full planning permission was approved for the conversion of a dwellinghouse into three one-bedroom flats at 52 Nicholls Court, Northampton11. This decision was in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation. Councillor Nigel Berrill proposed the approval, seconded by Councillor Rosie Humphreys12.
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WNS/2022/0453/MAO - Land North East of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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WNS/2022/0453/MAO - Land North East of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2024/3481/MAO - Land West of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2024/3481/MAO - Land West of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/1601/MAO - Land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/1601/MAO - Land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/3202/MAO - Land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/3202/MAO - Land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/3276/FULL - Land to the West of Welford Road, Boughton - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2025/3276/FULL - Land to the West of Welford Road, Boughton - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2026/1503/FULL - 52 Nicholls Court, Northampton - Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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2026/1503/FULL - 52 Nicholls Court, Northampton - Printed minutes 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Non-Strategic Planning Committee.pdf ↩
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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2026/1503/FULL - 52 Nicholls Court, Northampton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the conversion of a dwellinghouse into three one-bedroom flats at 52 Nicholls Court, Northampton on 08 October 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to conditions. These conditions include the provision of refuse and recycling storage bins and a secure, covered cycle store prior to the first occupation of the flats.
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2024/3481/MAO - Land West of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused planning permission for outline planning for up to 174 dwellings at Land West of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger on 08 October 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.
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2025/3276/FULL - Land to the West of Welford Road, Boughton
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the residential development of up to 21 dwellings on 08 October 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. These requirements include 21 affordable dwellings, a libraries financial contribution, adoption or maintenance of public open space, a biodiversity net gain habitat management and monitoring plan, and a S106 monitoring fee.
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2025/3202/MAO - Land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline application for up to 165 houses at Land at Banbury Lane, Middleton Cheney on 08 October 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. This included securing 50% affordable housing, 5% bungalows, and financial contributions towards education, libraries, primary healthcare, sports pitches, open space, biodiversity monitoring, public right of way upgrades, and travel plan monitoring.
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2025/1601/MAO - Land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused the outline application for 67 dwellings on land at Stratford Road, Deanshanger on 08 October 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.
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WNS/2022/0453/MAO - Land North East of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger
Recommendations ApprovedThe Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved outline planning permission for up to 190 dwellings on 08 October 2026. This approval was subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. The decision included securing 50% affordable housing, contributions towards education, healthcare, and libraries, and implementing sustainable transport measures.
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