Christopher Bates
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 18 June 2026 and approved five planning applications. The committee granted permission for developments including apartment blocks, house extensions, and the conversion of a dwelling into flats.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 7 May 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on proposed developments at Silverstone Park, Booth Rise in Northampton, Welton Road in Daventry, Gold Street in Northampton, and the Nene Valley Retail Park in Northampton.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026, approving all seven planning applications that were presented. These included a mix of developments, from extensions to existing businesses and changes of use for community facilities, to the permanent retention of modular school buildings and the development of temporary accommodation for homeless individuals.
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.
Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 23 October 2025, approving one planning application and refusing another. The committee granted permission for five residential dwellings in Milton Malsor, subject to numerous conditions, and refused an outline application for up to 100 homes on Harlestone Road and York Way in Northampton.
Decisions from Meetings
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2026/0648/FULL - 8 Cedar Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 18, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the recommendation on 18 June 2026. The decision was to grant permission for a single-storey rear and side extension to convert a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation, subject to conditions. These conditions include details on refuse and cycle storage, and a limit of six residents.
Recommendations Approved
N/2020/1427 - Land adjacent to Masonic Club, Sheaf Close, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 18, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the application on 18 June 2026. The decision was to grant permission for the construction of 20 apartments, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement. This agreement includes a £1,200 contribution for employment and skills training, £2,917 for library provisions, a minimum of 35% affordable housing, £77,897.03 for open space improvements, and a £5,000 monitoring fee.
Recommendations Approved
2025/4751/FULL - 34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 18, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to defer the application for retrospective permission for an outbuilding to create an annex at 34 Knightscliffe Way, Northampton. This decision was made on 18 June 2026. The committee agreed to a site visit, with reasons to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
2026/0934/FULL - 86 Windsor Crescent, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 18, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the development at 86 Windsor Crescent, Northampton on 18 June 2026. The decision was to grant permission for a single-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension, loft conversion with rear dormers, and new hardstanding with a dropped kerb, subject to conditions. These conditions include obscure glazing for the first-floor side window and a suitable drainage solution for surface water discharge.
Recommendations Approved
2026/1256/FULL - 119 Holly Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 18th June 2026 6.00 pm - June 18, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the conversion of a dwelling to two self-contained flats at 119 Holly Road, Northampton on 18 June 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements. These requirements include the submission of details for refuse storage and secure, covered cycle storage prior to first occupation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 12
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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