On 22 January 2024, following an appeal hearing held in November/December 2023, the Planning Inspector dismissed the appeal for change of use of land at Peasdale Hill Field for residential purposes and development, including any temporary approval. View appeal decision…
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On 18 April, the Planning Inspector approved the two appeals for Oakley Park. This outcome was inevitable after North Northants Council withdrew its objections to the appeals. It is a final decision without any further recourse. View Oakley Park Decision…
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North Northamptonshire Council has started work on the North Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan (formerly known as the North Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Sites Allocations Policy) to address the accommodation needs of gypsy and travellers in the area. The…
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From Middleton Residents Action Group (RAG) In a devastating U-turn, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC/the Council) has decided not to contest the two planning appeals for Oakley Park, Middleton, which are due to be considered at a reconvened planning appeal hearing…
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We are delighted to report that Cottingham’s Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted after yesterday’s referendum, which returned a majority YES vote, with 303 villagers voting YES and 23 voting NO. The turnout was 40.9%. This means the Plan is now…
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Since 2011, the law has allowed communities to exert meaningful control and influence over planning decisions by formulating a Neighbourhood Plan. This is a complex process of research, verification, consultation and examination which culminates in a vote by the residents of…
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A planning application (Ref NC/21/00464/DPA) has been submitted to create an independent first floor flat and convert the back bar at the Spread Eagle pub into two self contained, 1 bed ‘letting rooms’ with amenity and car parking space. The…
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Villagers now have their final chance to comment on the Cottingham Neighbourhood Plan, which has been prepared by Cottingham Parish Council with the help of the community and submitted to North Northamptonshire Council for publication. Consultation on the Plan runs…
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Cottingham’s Neighbourhood Plan is progressing through the legal checks required to make it an official plan. Cottingham residents will, in time, be asked to vote to accept the plan, so now would be a good time to familiarise yourself with…
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An appeal for ‘non-determination’ has been submitted to the Planning Inspector asking that the Peasdale Hill planning application (NC/21/00036/DPA) be allowed to go ahead, based on the fact that North Northants Council did not consider the application within the required…
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