Councillor Rosie Humphreys

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the construction of a solar photovoltaic farm on 14th July 2026. The decision was made in line with officer recommendations, subject to conditions. Conditions include securing biodiversity mitigation, a Construction Environmental Management Plan, a lighting strategy, Biodiversity Net Gain measures, soil management, restoration and aftercare, a detailed drainage design, long-term maintenance, erosion control, verification of drainage infrastructure, a Written Scheme of Investigation, and a Heritage Management Plan.

The Strategic Planning Committee refused the application for a crematorium, wake facility, access, and car parking area. The decision was made on 12 May 2026.

The Strategic Planning Committee deferred the decision on the use of land for the receipt and recycling of inert wastes and the manufacture of recycled aggregates at Claridges Barn, Gayton Road, Kislingbury. The decision was made on 12 May 2026.

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the reserved matters application for employment units at Land North of Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester on 21 April 2026. The approval was in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to conditions and additional requirements.

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline planning application for up to 150 dwellings on land north of Brackley North SUE on 21 April 2026. This approval is subject to conditions, completion of a Section 106 Agreement, and additional requirements. These include provisions for affordable housing, financial contributions towards primary healthcare, education, libraries, sustainable transport, open space, refuse and recycling, and biodiversity net gain.