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 3 of 17
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 6th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 6 November 2025, and approved six planning applications, and one application for listed building consent. Councillors also noted the withdrawal of an application relating to land surrounding Aynho Park House, and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 21st October 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met on Tuesday to discuss four planning applications. Councillors approved reserved matters for industrial buildings at Towcester Park and approved recommendations for the Kab Seating Ltd site, while also refusing the Podium Business Park application and deferring a decision on the Car Park Railway Station application.
Pensions Fund Committee - Thursday 2nd October 2025 6.00 pm
The Pensions Fund Committee of West Northamptonshire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several key items, including the Northamptonshire Pension Fund's annual report, equality and diversity initiatives, and an update on connecting to the pensions dashboards.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss and approve recommendations for a major residential development and a large solar farm project. Councillors approved the reserved matters for land at Towcester Vale relating to the main local centre, and agreed the position for the Green Hill Solar Farm as set out in the officer's report, subject to additional comments.
Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council convened to consider nominations for Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting was scheduled to include announcements from Councillor Alison Eastwood, Chairman of the Council, and Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group. Councillors were also expected to address any urgent business and consider the exclusion of press and public for certain items.
Decisions from Meetings
102 decisions · Page 1 of 21
2024/0672/MAO - Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 22nd January 2026 3.00 pm - January 22, 2026
...to approve the outline planning application for land north west of Upper High Street, Harpole, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Local Development Scheme for the West Northamptonshire Local Plan
From: Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 08, 2026
For Determination
Consultation on the Regulation 18 Draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan 2026
From: Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 08, 2026
For Determination
West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/3738/MAF - Plot 6, Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 2.00 pm - December 16, 2025
...to approve application 2025/3738/MAF for Plot 6 at the Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 102