Councillor Stephen Clarke
Email: stephen.clarke@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss several planning applications, approving developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Kislingbury, Hellidon and Northampton, while also rejecting one application in Northampton. A decision on one application, concerning Rye Hill Lodge, was withdrawn.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
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 An appeal statement of case for land east of Drovers Way, Potterspury, was withdrawn.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 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.
Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications, ultimately approving the erection of five residential dwellings in Milton Malsor, and refusing an outline application for up to 100 new homes in Northampton. The committee heard objections from local residents and parish councils for both applications, and considered reports from planning officers.
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 15 of 26
2024/2099/FULL - The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd April 2025 6.00 pm - April 03, 2025
...to consolidate existing planning permissions and allow flexible uses across ancillary units at The Bell Plantation, including up to an additional 999sqm for Class E(a) purposes and 1,500 sqm for Class E (b-g(i)) purposes, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
2023/0022/FULL - Land East of Towcester Road, Milton Malsor
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd April 2025 6.00 pm - April 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/3958/MAF - Unit 10, Old Tiffield Road, Towcester
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd April 2025 6.00 pm - April 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/3334/RM - Land North of Moreton Road, Eydon
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 6th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Planning Reform White Paper
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 26th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025
...they agreed on a response to the government's consultation on proposed changes to planning committees, including support for mandatory training and strategic planning committees, while expressing concerns about the practicality of delegation schemes based on compliance with the development plan.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 129