Councillor Trefor Hughes

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the reserved matters application for phases 2A, 3A, and 3C at Malabar Farm, Staverton Road, Daventry on 22 September 2026. The decision was to grant permission subject to additional comments to be detailed in the minutes.

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the use of land for the receipt and recycling of inert wastes and the manufacture of recycled aggregates at Claridges Barn, Gayton Road, Kislingbury on 22 September 2026. The decision was made in line with the officer recommendation, subject to additional conditions. The approval includes conditions regarding commencement, compliance with approved documents, and specific details to be set out in the minutes.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused the application for a new two-storey office building at Tudor Court, Wootton Hope Drive, Northampton on 03 September 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 03 September 2026. The decision was to grant permission for a change of use from agriculture to a dog exercise field, subject to conditions. These conditions include restricting use to daylight hours and prohibiting external illumination.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved recommendations on 03 September 2026. The Assistant Director for Planning and Development was given delegated powers to refuse permission for the construction of 58 dwellings off Beech Lane, Kislingbury.