Councillor Zoe Smith

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the application for a new dwelling house, carport, and associated works at Rathvilly Farm, Barn Lane, Milton Malsor on 17 September 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements. These requirements include conditions related to contamination, a low NOx boiler, construction management, and adherence to ecological and tree protection recommendations.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council refused planning permission for a change of use from supported living accommodation to a mixed-use residential scheme on 17 September 2026. The decision was contrary to the Case Officer's recommendation.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 17 September 2026. The agenda item was withdrawn.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the change of use from a dwellinghouse to a 3-bedroom, 4-occupant House in Multiple Occupation at 30 Ash Tree Road, Northampton on 17 September 2026. The decision was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation, subject to various requirements. These requirements include the submission and approval of a refuse and recycling storage scheme, the permanent retention of cycle storage, and a restriction on occupancy to no more than four persons.

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the outline application for up to 20 dwellings on land adjacent to Overstone Leys on 17 September 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the Case Officer's recommendation, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes. These requirements include securing 35% affordable housing, biodiversity net gain, financial contributions for libraries, and provision for open space or off-site contributions.