Stephen Clarke - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Cogenhoe and The Houghtons)

Councillor Stephen Clarke

Conservative Cogenhoe and The Houghtons

Email: stephen.clarke@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Substitute) Audit and Governance Committee South Planning Committee (Chair) Planning Policy Committee Council (Committee Member) Non-Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel North Planning Committee Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 and approved a planning application for an extension to the Cummins Engine Company Ltd. facility in Daventry. The meeting focused solely on this single planning application.

January 08, 2026
Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

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 applications for developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Hellidon, Great Holme Court, and Kislingbury, while refusing an application in Woodland Avenue. A prior decision on the Hellidon application had been deferred to allow for a site visit.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm

The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

The adoption of an updated Local Development Scheme for West Northamptonshire

From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 26th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to approve an updated Local Development Scheme for West Northamptonshire, outlining the timetable for the preparation of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, and to delegate authority for minor editorial changes to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services.

For Determination

Barby and Onley Review Neighbourhood Plan

From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 26th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to progress the Barby and Onley Neighbourhood Development Plan Review to a referendum after accepting the Examiner's recommended modifications and delegating authority for minor editorial changes, with the understanding that the new plan will replace the 2016 version if approved.

For Determination

Minerals and Waste Local Plan

From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 26th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025

...to progress a Minerals and Waste local plan to adoption, prepared to cover the county of Northamptonshire.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 130