Councillor James Towns
Email: james.towns@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 3 of 6
Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026, approving planning permission for CCTV at Spring Rise Park and the reserved matters for flats at HM Court Service, Dryden Street, Kettering. The committee also resolved to defer a decision on an application for a children's care home at 16 Ironwood Avenue, Desborough.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026, approving recommendations on a Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, a review of planning committee arrangements, and the Independent Remuneration Panel's review of members' allowances. The Council also approved the Municipal Timetable for 2026/27.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026, deferring two planning applications due to concerns over advertising and consultation processes, while granting permission for chimney repairs at Park Junior School. The meeting was chaired by Councillor Chris Kellett.
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss three planning applications, including a controversial proposal to modify an agreement for retail provision at the Stanton Cross development. The committee refused the modification to the Stanton Cross agreement, but approved the applications for a house extension in Raunds and a classroom replacement at Millbrook Junior School in Kettering, subject to conditions and further review.
Decisions from Meetings
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Application NE/24/01223/FUL - Former Estate Officer, Lilford, Peterborough
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to grant planning permission for five holiday lets at the Former Estate Office, Lilford, Peterborough on 11 March 2026. The Executive Director of Place and Economy was given delegated powers to approve the development subject to a financial contribution towards the Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Programme and the conditions outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Members' declaration of interest (if any)
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 11 March 2026 that no declarations of interest were made, members confirmed they were attending with an open mind, and no site visits had been undertaken.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 11 March 2026 to appoint Councillor Jennie Bone as vice-chair. This appointment is effective until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
NE/25/00627-FUL - Oundle Rugby Football Club - Oundle
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council deferred the application for Oundle Rugby Football Club on 11 March 2026. The decision was to defer for further consideration of acoustic fencing and lighting by Environmental Protection.
Recommendations Approved
Application NW/25/00360/FUL - 301 Grendon Road, Earls Barton
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the application for a Battery Energy Storage System at 301 Grendon Road, Earls Barton on 11 March 2026. The decision was made subject to conditions outlined in the report and delegated authority to the assistant director for planning to approve any necessary amendments to these conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.