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.
103 meetings · Page 11 of 21
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.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 22 April 2025 to discuss planning applications and other committee business. The meeting was to be held at The Forum in Moat Lane, Towcester. On the agenda was a reserved matters application relating to a warehouse and distribution unit at Apex Park.
South Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd April 2025 6.00 pm
The South Planning Committee met to discuss four planning applications, making decisions on applications relating to the Bell Plantation, land at Old Tiffield Road, and land east of Manor Farm. A decision on land east of Towcester Road was deferred for a site visit. The committee also considered an urgent item relating to tree works at Bliss Charity Primary School.
Decisions from Meetings
120 decisions · Page 1 of 24
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
2025/2097/FULL - Old Dairy Farm, Main Street, Upper Stowe
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/4765/MAF - Unit 1, Kingsfield Business Park, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/2739/FULL - 28 Limefields Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 19, 2026
...the change of use from a dwelling (C3) to a children's care home (C2) at 28 Limefields Way, Northampton, along with garage conversion and the construction of a fence and gates, was approved subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
2025/4820/FULL - 21 Lower Street, Pury End, Towcester
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 19, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 3.7
Decisions Recorded: 120