Councillor David Smith
Email: david.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
85 meetings · Page 3 of 17
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to focus on the finalisation of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including detailed calculations for Council Tax. Alongside the budget, the meeting agenda also included discussions on the Housing Revenue Account budget and its associated medium-term financial plan.
Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss a major planning application for commercial development at Sixfields Stadium. The committee approved the recommendations for the application, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 1.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026, approving five planning applications. These included a renewable biomethane gas generation facility, a reconfiguration of the Billing Aquadrome site, remediation works at St Peter's Way and Land North of Marefair, and the Northampton South Western Expansion.
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 on land north-west of Upper High Street, Harpole. The decision included a compromise on affordable housing provision and the management of public open space, with a decision made to offer the open space to Harpole Parish Council with a commuted sum for maintenance.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
Decisions from Meetings
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2025/3246/MAR - Dallington Grange, Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN5 7PZ
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 3.00 pm - March 17, 2026
The Strategic Planning Committee approved the reserved matters application for 295 dwellings at Dallington Grange, Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. The decision was made on 17 March 2026. The approval was subject to conditions, with details to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2265/MAF - Land to the Northwest and East of Sixfields Stadium, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the speculative commercial development comprising flexible uses within Use Classes B2, B8, E(g)(ii), and E(g)(iii), with ancillary offices, subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
2025/3349/FULL - Land North of Marefair Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 1.00 pm - February 17, 2026
...approved the remediation and enabling works to remove subsurface features and structures on land north of Marefair, Northampton, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2392/MAF - Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Northampton, NN3 9DA
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 1.00 pm - February 17, 2026
... approved the comprehensive reconfiguration of Billing Aquadrome, reducing the number of static caravans and incorporating elements of permanent residential occupation alongside holiday and touring facilities, subject to agreement on flood mitigation measures.
Recommendations Approved
2025/3347/MAF - St. Peters Waterside Development, St. Peters Way, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 1.00 pm - February 17, 2026
...approved the remediation and enabling works for the St. Peters Waterside Development, subject to conditions addressing environmental protection, archaeology, highway safety, flood risk, and biodiversity net gain.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 148