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 8 of 13
2024/5633/MAR - Land at Norwood Farm, Sandy Lane, Harpole
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 27th May 2025 2.00 pm - May 27, 2025
... the committee approved, subject to conditions, the reserved matters application for appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout, and scale for Phase 2 and part of Phase 1B of the Norwood Farm development, comprising 278 dwellings and associated infrastructure.
Recommendations Approved
2024/5346/RM - Mercedes Benz Grand Prix, Lauda Drive, Brackley,NN13 7BD
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 27th May 2025 2.00 pm - May 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/4395/MAF - Land East of Crockwell Hill
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 27th May 2025 2.00 pm - May 27, 2025
... the installation of a ground-mounted solar farm on land east of Crockwell Hill was approved, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2.00 pm - April 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/4534/MAR - Apex Park Phase 4 Site B Entwistle Road Daventry NN11 8NG
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2.00 pm - April 22, 2025
... approval was granted, subject to conditions, for the reserved matters of access, layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping for the erection of a warehouse and distribution unit at Apex Park Phase 4 Site B, Entwistle Road, Daventry.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 63