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 A decision on one application, concerning Rye Hill Lodge, was withdrawn.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 6 of 13
WND/2023/0046 - Land at Dale Farm, Harborough Road, Maidwell
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...the committee approved the release of the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document for a six-week public consultation, agreed to use the document's indexation arrangements for interim section 106 agreements, and delegated authority for minor editorial changes before release.
Recommendations Approved
2024/5554/FULL - The Poplars Farm, The Green, Scaldwell
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 04, 2025
Recommendations approved
2025/0802/FULL - 15 Glovers Lane, Middleton Cheney
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 04, 2025
... the application for a 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 was refused, despite the Case Officer's recommendation for approval, with reasons to be detailed in the meeting minutes.
Recommendations approved
2025/2264/S73 - Catesby Park, Catesby Innovation Centre, Banbury Road, Charwelton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 04, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 61