Councillor Adrian Little

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.