Councillor Kathryn Shaw
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council - Thursday 24th September 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting on 24 September 2026 addressed significant issues including the government's intervention in the local plan process, a motion to tackle fly-tipping, and the need for additional funding for waste infrastructure. Councillors also debated the council's legacy debt and updated the council's constitution in response to new national planning regulations.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 17 September 2026, approving five planning applications and refusing one. Key decisions included the approval of a 46-home development in Creaton, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement, and the refusal of a change of use application for The Factory
on Roe Road, Northampton, due to concerns over over-intensification and parking.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council convened on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, addressing a range of critical issues including financial monitoring, waste infrastructure, housing IT systems, and environmental strategies. Key decisions included recommending to Council the approval of £1 million in capital funding for structural works at Brackmills Waste Transfer Station, adopting the West Northamptonshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and approving the adoption of the Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2031.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd September 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 3 September 2026. The committee refused a housing development in Kislingbury due to significant concerns over heritage, design, character and appearance, ecology, noise, health and wellbeing, and the absence of a Section 106 agreement. The committee approved a retrospective application for a dog exercise field in Newbottle, subject to conditions. The committee refused an office building development in Wootton due to conflicts with parking standards, highway safety, and the impact on existing local businesses.
Decisions from Meetings
118 decisions · Page 1 of 24
2025/2007/MAF - The Factory, 64-72 Roe Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm - September 17, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused planning permission on 17 September 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.
Recommendations Approved
2024/0284/MAO - Land Adjacent to Overstone Leys
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm - September 17, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline application for up to 20 dwellings on land adjacent to Overstone Leys on 17 September 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. These requirements include securing 35% affordable housing, biodiversity net gain, financial contributions for libraries, and provision for open space or off-site contributions.
Recommendations Approved
2026/1111/MAO - Land at Welford Road, Creaton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm - September 17, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline application for up to 46 homes at Land at Welford Road, Creaton on 17 September 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. These requirements include securing 40% affordable housing, public open space provision and maintenance, biodiversity net gain management and monitoring, and financial contributions towards bus services, library services, and travel plan monitoring.
Recommendations Approved
2023/5783/MAF - Cadman Sporting, Barby Lane, Barby
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm - September 17, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 17 September 2026. The agenda item was withdrawn.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2549/FULL - Rathvilly Farm, Barn Lane, Milton Malsor
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 5.00 pm - September 17, 2026
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the application for a new dwelling house, carport, and associated works at Rathvilly Farm, Barn Lane, Milton Malsor on 17 September 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 39
- Average per month
- 2.1
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 118