Councillor Scott Packer

... approved the comprehensive reconfiguration of Billing Aquadrome, reducing the number of static caravans and incorporating elements of permanent residential occupation alongside holiday and touring facilities, subject to agreement on flood mitigation measures.

...approved the remediation and enabling works to remove subsurface features and structures on land north of Marefair, Northampton, subject to conditions.

The Strategic Planning Committee approved the application for land north west of Upper High Street, Harpole. This approval was subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 Agreement.

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme on 08 January 2026. The committee delegated authority to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services to make minor editorial and presentational changes to the scheme.

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council agreed to recommend to Council that the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan be issued for public consultation on 8 January 2026. This included a recommendation to undertake a call for sites, and delegated authority to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services to make minor editorial changes.