Councillor Charles Manners
Email: charles.manners@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 22nd January 2026 3.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 and approved a hybrid planning application for a significant housing development. The committee's primary decision was to grant planning permission for the development at Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
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.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss planning applications, including developments at a car park at Northampton Railway Station, Towcester Vale, and the Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange. The committee will also confirm the minutes of previous meetings held on 21 October 2025 and 18 November 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 12 of 13
2024/2066/MAF - Land between Glassthorpe Solar Farm and Northampton West Substation
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 19th November 2024 1.00 pm - November 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
WNS/2021/2168/MAO - Land adjoining Bell Plantation Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6GX
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 19th November 2024 1.00 pm - November 19, 2024
... outline planning permission for a mixed-use employment development on land adjoining Bell Plantation in Towcester was refused, with the specific reasons to be detailed in the meeting minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Home to School Transport, System Controls Action Plan - Update
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 19, 2024
...the committee approved the recommendations outlined in the Home to School Transport System Controls Action Plan Update, which addresses issues related to budget management, system usage, intermissions, invoice payments, overcharges, and missing service receipts, all aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and financial control within the service.
Recommendations Approved
2024/2213/ARM - Land at Malabar Farm, Staverton Road, Daventry
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 15th October 2024 2.00 pm - October 15, 2024
...to approve application 2024/2213/ARM for land at Malabar Farm, Staverton Road, Daventry, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
WNS/2021/2194/MAF - Land South West of Wicken Park, Wicken
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 15th October 2024 2.00 pm - October 15, 2024
...to approve, subject to conditions, the planning application WNS/2021/2194/MAF for land south west of Wicken Park, Wicken.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 63