Theresa Boyd
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Planning Policy Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and addressed several key planning initiatives. The committee approved the West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025, adopted the updated Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review, and moved forward with the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan, accepting the Examiner’s recommendations to proceed to a referendum. Additionally, the committee discussed the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, agreeing to release it for public consultation.
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 An appeal statement of case for land east of Drovers Way, Potterspury, was withdrawn.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
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
2024/5330/FULL - Change of Use from House in Multiple Occupation for 5 occupants (Use Class C4) into a House in Multiple Occupation for 6 occupants (Use Class C4). 106 Purser Road, Northampton, NN1 4PQ
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 5th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 05, 2025
... to grant permission, subject to conditions, for the change of use from a 5-occupant House in Multiple Occupation to a 6-occupant House in Multiple Occupation at 106 Purser Road, Northampton.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 64