Councillor David Gaskell
Email: david.gaskell@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the council's performance against its Corporate Plan, review the communication strategy for the Local Plan, and receive an update on the council's financial position. The committee will also receive a report from the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.
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.
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.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
Decisions from Meetings
33 decisions · Page 3 of 7
WND/2023/0046 - Land at Dale Farm, Harborough Road, Maidwell
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/2241/FULL - Sears Farmhouse, Hill Road, Lower Boddington
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/0942/FULL - Headway, Heathfield Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/3027/FULL - 3 Whaddon Close, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/3341/DCO - Green Hill Solar Farm
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 2.00 pm - September 30, 2025
...to approve the officer's report regarding the Green Hill Solar Farm Development Consent Order application (2025/3341/DCO), subject to additional comments to be detailed in the minutes, and to delegate authority for responding to consultations and technical matters to the Assistant Director of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning & Communities and the Chair of Strategic Planning Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 33