Councillor Phil Bignell
Email: phil.bignell@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
85 meetings · Page 1 of 17
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.
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
102 decisions · Page 17 of 21
2024/4953/MAR - Towcester Vale, London Road, Towcester
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th December 2024 2.00 pm - December 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
2024/0027/FULL - College Farm, Charlton Road, Aynho
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 5th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 05, 2024
Recommendations Approved
2024/1528/OUT - Allotment Gardens, Poundfield Road, Potterspury
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 5th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to approve outline planning permission for allotment gardens at Poundfield Road, Potterspury, subject to requirements detailed in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the West Northamptonshire Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation (April - June 2024)
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 20, 2024
...to note the responses received from the Regulation 18 consultation and Parish engagement exercise regarding the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and confirmed they should be fully considered in the next draft of the plan.
For Determination
Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 20, 2024
... to accept the Examiner's modifications to the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan (GONDP) and approve it to proceed to a referendum, subject to minor editorial changes.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 102