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Summary
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 17 June 2026 to note progress on the local plan and agreed that the council cannot currently meet the evidenced need for Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople sites. The committee will raise this unmet need as a strategic cross-boundary matter with neighbouring councils.
Full council record
Decision
The Planning Policy Committee:
a) Noted the progress being made on the preparation of the local plan and the next steps.
b) Agreed that West Northamptonshire Council is currently unable to meet the latest evidenced need in respect of sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople and will raise this as a strategic cross boundary matter with all neighbouring councils asking if they can accommodate any unmet need.
Related Meeting
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.00 pm on June 17, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Jun 2026 |