Councillor John East
Email: john.east@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss several planning applications, approving developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Kislingbury, Hellidon and Northampton, while also rejecting one application in Northampton. A decision on one application, concerning Rye Hill Lodge, was withdrawn.
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of the Housing Allocation Scheme, the future management of council housing stock, and services for children and young people. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and consider proposals for future scrutiny reviews.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Planning Policy Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and addressed several key planning initiatives. The committee approved the West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025, adopted the updated Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review, and moved forward with the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan, accepting the Examiner’s recommendations to proceed to a referendum. Additionally, the committee discussed the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, agreeing to release it for public consultation.
Decisions from Meetings
61 decisions · Page 12 of 13
2025/0656/FULL - 5 Blossac Court, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/0802/FULL - 15 Glovers Lane Middleton Cheney
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
...to allow the Assistant Director for Planning and Development delegated powers to grant permission for the single storey rear ground floor extension, first floor rear extension, attic conversion, new rooflights, replacement windows and associated works at 15 Glovers Lane, Middleton Cheney, subject to conditions outlined in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
2025/0376/FULL - 68 The Drive, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
...to grant permission, subject to conditions, for the conversion of a family dwelling at 68 The Drive, Northampton, into a 7-person house in multiple occupation with extensions and alterations, as per application 2025/0376/FULL.
Recommendations Approved
2023/0022/FULL - Land East of Towcester Road, Milton Malsor
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Business
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 61