Amanda Jacobs
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th June 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council adopted the West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, which consolidates previous guidance and introduces updated requirements for developer contributions. The committee also adopted the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area Guidance and Mitigation Strategy, expanding the zone of influence for recreational disturbance and updating mitigation measures. Finally, the committee noted progress on the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and agreed to raise the unmet need for Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople sites as a cross-boundary matter with neighbouring councils.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss several key planning matters, including responses to consultations from neighbouring authorities, updates on local development strategies, and the council's five-year housing land supply position. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring effective cross-boundary cooperation and adherence to national planning policy.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss proposals for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area, updates to planning application validation requirements, and the council's response to government reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework. The meeting agenda also included a review of planning application validation requirements for the period 2026-2028.
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
Decisions from Meetings
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West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council adopted the West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document on 17 June 2026. This decision approved recommendations to adopt the new document, which replaces three existing supplementary planning documents. The committee also delegated authority to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services for minor editorial changes and agreed to update contribution SP1 to amend the maintenance cost period from 25 to 10 years.
Recommendations Approved
Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area Guidance and Mitigation Strategy: Adoption
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council adopted the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area Guidance and Mitigation Strategy on 17 June 2026. The committee also revoked two previous Supplementary Planning Documents related to the same area. The adopted guidance includes a Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) contribution of £371.17 per dwelling plus an administration fee of £85 per application for new dwellings within 5.9km of the SPA.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Local Plan
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 17 June 2026 to note progress on the local plan and agreed that the council cannot currently meet the evidenced need for Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople sites. The committee will raise this unmet need as a strategic cross-boundary matter with neighbouring councils.
Recommendations Approved
Five Year Land Supply Position - Update
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.00 pm - April 22, 2026
The Planning Policy Committee noted that the Council cannot currently demonstrate a five year housing land supply. The committee also noted that a new assessment with a base date of 1st April 2026 is underway and will be reported in due course.
Recommendations Approved
Spatial Development Strategies
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.00 pm - April 22, 2026
The Planning Policy Committee endorsed the holding response submitted to government. This decision was made on 22 April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 17
- Average per month
- 0.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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