The North Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 8 January 2025, approving six out of seven planning applications discussed. A proposal for new homes off Farnborough Drive, Daventry, was deferred to a future meeting.

Applications for Determination

Proposed extension to provide garaging and storage at Lower Farm House, Dodford

The committee approved the proposed extension to provide garaging and storage at Lower Farm House, Dodford, subject to conditions. Councillor James Hill proposed, and Councillor Daniel Cribbin seconded, the officer's recommendation, which was carried with six votes for and one against.

Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey 3-bedroom bungalow (self-build) with associated parking, refuse storage and landscaping at 49, The Greenway, Daventry

Permission was granted for the demolition of an existing garage and the erection of a single-storey, three-bedroom bungalow at 49, The Greenway, Daventry. Councillor Daniel Cribbin proposed, and Councillor Harry Barrett seconded, the officer's recommendation, which was carried with six votes for and one against.

Change of Use from dwelling (C3 Use) to Children's Home (C2 Use) for up to 3 no. children and conversion of existing garage to habitable room at 73, Lowlands Close, Northampton

The committee approved the change of use from a dwelling to a children's home for up to three children, along with the conversion of an existing garage to a habitable room at 73, Lowlands Close, Northampton. Councillor Sally Beardsworth proposed, and Councillor Enam Haque seconded, the officer's recommendation, which was carried with five votes for and one abstention. Councillor James Hill, who had previously declared a predetermination and call-in originator, left the meeting before this item.

Conversion of existing property to class C1 – serviced accommodation (retrospective) at 105 Lea Road, Northampton

The committee refused the retrospective application for the conversion of 105 Lea Road, Northampton, to serviced accommodation. The refusal was based on the impact on local amenity, the detrimental effect on the local community, and increased parking and its effect on the local area. Councillor Harry Barrett proposed, and Councillor Sally Beardsworth seconded, the refusal, which was carried with five votes for and one abstention.

Erection of new homes with access, landscaping, drainage and other associated works at Land off Farnborough Drive, Daventry

The committee deferred the decision on the erection of new homes at Land off Farnborough Drive, Daventry. Councillor Harry Barrett proposed, and an unnamed councillor seconded, the deferral, which was carried with six votes for.

Retrospective Application for planning permission: Temporary School accommodation on the site of Buckton Fields School, Boughton

Permission was granted for the retrospective application for temporary school accommodation at Buckton Fields Primary School, Boughton. Councillor Harry Barrett proposed, and Councillor Rupert Frost seconded, the officer's recommendation, which was carried with six votes for.

Construction of coffee shop, gymnasium, offices, flexible office space and associated car parking at Grovelands Business Park, East Haddon

The committee approved the construction of a mixed-use development at Grovelands Business Park, East Haddon, comprising a coffee shop, gymnasium, offices, flexible office space, and associated car parking. Councillor Harry Barrett proposed, and Councillor Sally Beardsworth seconded, the officer's recommendation, which was carried with six votes for. This approval is subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure a workplace travel plan and associated monitoring contributions.