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 A decision on one application, concerning Rye Hill Lodge, was withdrawn.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 An appeal statement of case for land east of Drovers Way, Potterspury, was withdrawn.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 18 of 26
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Update Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 22nd January 2025 6.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to endorse the progress made in accordance with the RIPA framework and the plans for training of Authorising Officers.
Recommendations Approved
Governance Update Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 22nd January 2025 6.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to consider and endorse the governance updates provided in the report and for officers to provide and circulate the reply to the CIPFA consultation.
Recommendations Approved
2024/4893/MAR - Land at Lauda Drive Brackley
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 21st January 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to approve application 2024/4893/MAR for reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for Phase 2, including a gateway building, and discharge conditions 6, 7, and 23 (drainage) of application 2023/5463/MAF for Phase 2, subject to conditions and delegated authority for amendments.
Recommendations Approved
2023/7948/FULL - Non-Determination Appeal Report for Land South of Horton Road, Hackleton
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 9th January 2025 1.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/1178/MAF - West Lodge Farm, Blisworth Road, Courteenhall
From: South Planning Committee - Thursday 9th January 2025 1.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 129