The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 07 May 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The agenda includes proposals for new developments, changes of use, and extensions across various locations within the council's jurisdiction.

Applications for Determination

The committee's agenda includes several applications for determination, with the most significant relating to potential new developments and changes of use.

Carpark 22, Silverstone Park, Silverstone

A report is scheduled for discussion regarding application 2026/0161/FULL at Carpark 22, Silverstone Park, Silverstone. This application concerns the erection of temporary office buildings consisting of portable buildings and associated temporary structures (including air conditioning units, waste water storage tanks, fencing and lighting) within Car Park 22 of Silverstone Park (Retrospective) . The applicant is TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Limited, with Tor & Co Limited acting as the agent. The case officer for this item is Forrest Childs. The report indicates that there are no objections from consultees, including WNC Environmental Health, Northants Police Fire and Rescue, Silverstone Parish Council, WNC Highways, and the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). The recommendation is for permission to be granted subject to conditions.

The Leys, 63 Booth Rise, Northampton

Application 2025/5109/FULL, concerning The Leys, 63 Booth Rise, Northampton, is also scheduled for discussion. This application seeks permission for a Proposed Change of Use of Class C2 Residential Care Home to a large (Sui-Generis) House in Multiple Occupation (retrospective) for maximum of 32 persons . The applicant is Dunclent Properties, with Hammond Town Planning Ltd as the agent. Jonathan Moore is the case officer. This item has been called in by Councillors Nigel Stansfield and John Slope due to the scale and community significance of the proposal, the level of local concern, the complexity of material considerations, and potential precedent implications. Objections have been raised by Northampton Town Council, Councillor J Slope, and Councillor N Stansfield. However, WNC Environmental Health, WNC Private Sector Housing, WNC Highways, and Northamptonshire Police have raised no objections. The recommendation is for permission to be granted subject to conditions.

Yard Summer Haze, Welton Road, Daventry

The committee will consider application 2023/7816/FULL, located at Yard Summer Haze, Welton Road, Daventry. The proposal is for a Proposed 78 Bed Care Home linked to a 29no Apartment Extra Care Development and 12 semi-detached dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. The applicant is Crown Care, with Acanthus Darbyshire Architects as the agent. Chuong Phillips is the case officer. Daventry Town Council has raised objections, while WNC Local Highway Authority, WNC Lead Local Flood Authority, WNC Strategic Housing, WNC Ecology, WNC Environmental Health, and WNC Archaeology have raised no objections subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement. Seven letters of objection and two letters providing comments have been received from the public. The recommendation is for permission to be granted subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.

First and Second, Brix Building Solutions Ltd, 34 Gold Street, Northampton

Application 2025/0953/FULL, relating to First and Second, Brix Building Solutions Ltd, 34 Gold Street, Northampton, is also on the agenda. This proposal involves the Remodelling and upward extension to upper level building façade along Gold Street and creation of third floor on vacant flat roof for the provision of 14 self-contained residential apartments (Use Class C3). The applicant is Mr Ellis, with Plan My Property as the agent. Chris Bates is the case officer. The Town Centre Conservation Area Advisory Committee raised an objection based on the original plans, but WNC Planning Policy, Northants Police – Designing out crime, WNC Environmental Health, WNC Heritage and Conservation, WNC Highways, WNC Ecology, the Local Lead Flood Authority, and NHS Northants ICB have raised no objections. No letters of objection or support have been received from the public. The recommendation is for permission to be granted subject to conditions.

Land at Nene Valley Retail Park (Units 3A, 3B, A, B, C1 and C2) and St James Mill Road East, Northampton

Finally, application 2025/4357/MAF concerning Land at Nene Valley Retail Park (Units 3A, 3B, A, B, C1 and C2) and St James Mill Road East, Northampton, is scheduled for discussion. The development proposed is the Demolition or partial demolition of fire damaged buildings and erection of new (replacement) buildings for use as 'retail' (Class E). The applicant is RI BQ Stockport Limited, with Savills (UK) Limited as the agent. Shamal London is the case officer. No consultees have raised objections, and WNC Planning Policy, the Environment Agency, WNC Highways, the LLFA, the Canal and River Trust, and WNC Ecology have raised no objections. WNC Economic Development is in support of the application. No letters of objection or support have been received from the public. The recommendation is for permission to be granted subject to conditions.

The meeting will also address preliminary items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the confirmation of previous minutes. A note regarding proposed pre-committee site visits for items to be heard at the 19 May 2026 meeting is also included.