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 7 of 17
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.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd April 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee was scheduled to convene to discuss the Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review Report, and the Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan. The meeting was also scheduled to cover apologies for absence, declarations of interest, approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, chair's announcements, and any urgent business.
Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 1 April 2025 to discuss local cycling and walking infrastructure plans, and a resident access strategy. A report on a housing IT system was expected to follow. Some items on the agenda were expected to be discussed in a closed session, excluding the press and public.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
148 decisions · Page 1 of 30
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