Rebecca Bates
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 18 November 2025, and approved planning permission for a residential development at 381 Harlestone Road, Northampton, and for the conversion of an agricultural building at West Lodge Farm, Courteenhall. A decision on a retrospective application for a livestock building off Catesby Road, Hellidon, was deferred for a site visit. An appeal statement of case for land east of Drovers Way, Potterspury, was withdrawn.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Non-Strategic Planning Committee met on Thursday, 3 July 2025, to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved a change of use for a former bank in Towcester, a children's home in Northampton, and an expansion of a house in multiple occupation (HiMO), also in Northampton. A decision on the redevelopment of a farmyard in Scaldwell was deferred for a site visit, and a plan for alterations to a property in Steane was approved.
North Planning Committee - Wednesday 2nd April 2025 6.00 pm
The North Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to consider a number of planning applications, including outline permission for new dwellings, and full permission for extensions, outbuildings, and a change of use. The meeting was scheduled to be held at One Angel Square, Northampton.
North Planning Committee - Wednesday 5th February 2025 6.00 pm
North Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th January 2025 6.00 pm
The North Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 8 January 2025, approving six out of seven planning applications discussed. A proposal for new homes off Farnborough Drive, Daventry, was deferred to a future meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
37 decisions · Page 1 of 8
2025/2664/FULL - Rye Hill Lodge, Norton Junction, Long Buckby Wharf
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the recommendations for application 2025/2664/FULL on 18 November 2025. The decision maker granted delegated powers to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to conditions. The approved development is a proposed stable building.
Recommendations Approved
2025/1959/FULL - West Lodge Farm, Blisworth Road, Courteenhall
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the conversion of an agricultural building to a farm shop and café, and commercial units on 18 November 2025. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements.
Recommendations Approved
2024/0612/MAF - Appeal Statement of Case for Land East of Drovers Way, Potterspury
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council on 18 November 2025 agreed to withdraw a reason for refusal for an appeal statement of case. The committee decided to make a 'no case to answer submission' regarding the principle of development and to withdraw this reason for refusal.
Recommendations Approved
2024/4540/FULL - 381 Harlestone Road, Northampton
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the development of 82 dwellings at 381 Harlestone Road, Northampton on 18 November 2025. This approval was subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement. The agreement includes provisions for 35% affordable housing, a Local Area of Play, public open space, Buzz Cards, a Travel Plan, and financial contributions for libraries and open space maintenance.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2590/FULL - Land off Catesby Road, Hellidon
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to defer the decision on the retention of a livestock building off Catesby Road, Hellidon. The decision was made on 18 November 2025, with reasons to be set out in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 37