Councillor Phil Bignell

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss several key planning matters, including responses to consultations from neighbouring councils, updates on local development strategies, and the council's five-year housing land supply position. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring effective cross-boundary cooperation and adherence to national planning policy.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss three major planning applications. The committee was scheduled to consider proposals for new housing developments in Brackley and Towcester, as well as a replacement distribution warehouse in Northampton.

Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including addressing the deteriorating condition of local roads and the effectiveness of highways maintenance funding. Significant time was also allocated to discussing the future of children's services, with reports on the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's annual performance and business plan, as well as the Corporate Parenting Strategy. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to review its Pay Policy Statement and consider changes to political balance and committee places.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026, determining a range of planning applications. Key decisions included the refusal of an outbuilding at 63 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, due to its overbearing nature, and the refusal of a micro energy storage project in West Haddon due to its negative impact on the local landscape and residential amenity. Conversely, the committee approved the change of use of a former veterinary clinic to a betting shop at 139 St James Road, Northampton, and the construction of a 66-bed care home in Deanshanger.