Christopher Bates
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
11 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 21st October 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met on Tuesday to discuss four planning applications. Councillors approved reserved matters for industrial buildings at Towcester Park and approved recommendations for the Kab Seating Ltd site, while also refusing the Podium Business Park application and deferring a decision on the Car Park Railway Station application.
Decisions from Meetings
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2025/5109/FULL - The Leys, 63 Booth Rise, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm - May 07, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused the proposed change of use of a former residential care home to a large House in Multiple Occupation on 07 May 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.
Recommendations Approved
2025/0953/FULL - First and Second, Brix Building Solutions Ltd, 34 Gold Street, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm - May 07, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the application on 07 May 2026. The decision was to grant permission for the remodelling and upward extension of the building to create 14 residential apartments. This approval is subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes, including conditions for cycle storage, waste and recycling, a construction management plan, odour and noise assessments, and biodiversity enhancements.
Recommendations Approved
2023/7816/FULL - Yard Summer Haze, Welton Road, Daventry
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm - May 07, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the development at Yard Summer Haze, Welton Road, Daventry on 07 May 2026. The decision was to grant permission subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement. This includes requirements for archaeological investigation, a surface water drainage scheme, and restrictions on the occupancy of the care home and extra care apartments.
Recommendations Approved
2026/0161/FULL - Carpark 22, Silverstone Park, Silverstone
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm - May 07, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the erection of temporary office buildings. This decision was made on 07 May 2026. The approval is subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
2025/4357/MAF - Land at Nene Valley Retail Park (Units 3A, 3B, A, B, C1 and C2) and St James Mill Road East, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6.00 pm - May 07, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 07 May 2026. The decision was to grant permission for the demolition or partial demolition of fire-damaged buildings and the erection of new retail buildings at Nene Valley Retail Park, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 11
- 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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