Councillor Daniel Rainbird
Email: daniel.rainbird@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 3 of 3
Extraordinary Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 24th July 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications and a consultation response, making key decisions on developments in Kilsby and Upper Heyford, while also addressing future planning strategies. The committee refused an outline application for 19 dwellings in Kilsby, despite a previous approval, and approved a new self-build dwelling in Upper Heyford. Additionally, they agreed to send a draft response to the Rugby Borough Local Plan Preferred Option consultation.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Non-Strategic Planning Committee met on Thursday, 3 July 2025, to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved a change of use for a former bank in Towcester, a children's home in Northampton, and an expansion of a house in multiple occupation (HiMO), also in Northampton. A decision on the redevelopment of a farmyard in Scaldwell was deferred for a site visit, and a plan for alterations to a property in Steane was approved.
Council - Thursday 26th June 2025 5.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 at The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included the presentation of annual reports from overview and scrutiny committees, a review of the council's flag protocol, and a discussion on setting allowances for council members. Councillors were also expected to discuss regional devolution, youth services, and support for children in care.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of planning applications, including residential developments, a care home conversion, and industrial developments. The meeting was scheduled to include discussion of applications in Badby, Kilsby, Milton Malsor, Moulton, and Upper Heyford, as well as several in Northampton. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the minutes of previous meetings of the North and South Planning Committees.
Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 15th May 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 15 May 2025 included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a leader, and the allocation of seats to committees based on political balance. Councillors were also expected to note the names of the leaders and deputy leaders of the political groups, as well as the members of the Cabinet.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 1 of 9
2025/2664/FULL - Rye Hill Lodge, Norton Junction, Long Buckby Wharf
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/2590/FULL - Land off Catesby Road, Hellidon
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/0612/MAF - Appeal Statement of Case for Land East of Drovers Way, Potterspury
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/1959/FULL - West Lodge Farm, Blisworth Road, Courteenhall
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/4540/FULL - 381 Harlestone Road, Northampton
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 45