Councillor Caroline Phillips

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.