Councillor Zoe Smith
Email: zoe.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 2 of 8
Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 and approved a recommendation for a speculative commercial development at Sixfields Stadium. The committee also received updates and reviewed various reports related to planning matters.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026, approving all seven planning applications that were presented. These included a mix of developments, from extensions to existing businesses and changes of use for community facilities, to the permanent retention of modular school buildings and the development of temporary accommodation for homeless individuals.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of governance and conduct-related matters. Key agenda items included an update on the review of the council's constitution, a report on member code of conduct complaints and the recruitment of independent persons, and a discussion on proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils. The committee was also set to receive an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 1 of 11
2025/2265/MAF - Land to the Northwest and East of Sixfields Stadium, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the speculative commercial development comprising flexible uses within Use Classes B2, B8, E(g)(ii), and E(g)(iii), with ancillary offices, subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2680/FULL - Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/3544/MAF - Land at Former Lings Upper School, Billing Brook Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/3548/MAF - Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the development of 70 relocatable modular accommodation units, a community hub, laundry, site office, children's play area, and PV battery store at Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton, subject to various conditions and a temporary 10-year permission.
Recommendations Approved
2025/3344/MAF - Land East of Hazelwood, Silverstone, Towcester
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 53