Theresa Boyd

Planning Policy Committee Officer

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss several key planning matters, including responses to consultations from neighbouring councils, updates on local development strategies, and the council's five-year housing land supply position. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring effective cross-boundary cooperation and adherence to national planning policy.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee Officer

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026, determining a range of planning applications. Key decisions included the refusal of an outbuilding at 63 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, due to its overbearing nature, and the refusal of a micro energy storage project in West Haddon due to its negative impact on the local landscape and residential amenity. Conversely, the committee approved the change of use of a former veterinary clinic to a betting shop at 139 St James Road, Northampton, and the construction of a 66-bed care home in Deanshanger.

Planning Policy Committee Officer

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss proposals for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area, updates to planning application validation requirements, and the council's response to government reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework. The meeting agenda also included a review of planning application validation requirements for the period 2026-2028.

Planning Policy Committee Officer

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 Officer

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.