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Decision made at Eydon Parish Council on 11 November 2025
Decision made at Eydon Parish Council on 11 November 2025 –
Planning Application – 2025/4225/FULL
Eydon Parish Council objects to the planning application for a detached garage on the site.
The proposal is for a detached double garage sited in the front of the property under construction.
It is the Parish Council view that this proposed garage will have an unacceptable impact on the street scene. It will also be constructed way in front of any building line on this side of the Moreton Road.
The Parish Council wish to also point out that under the planning application for the main house 2024/3534RM the last version withdrew such a garage from the application.
We refer to the minutes of the West Northamptonshire Planning meeting on the 6th March where the reserved matters were decided.
Extracted below :
Minutes of 6 March 2025 planning.
The first mention –
2.2 The scheme proposed a generous four-bedroom house set across two storeys. It initially proposed the erection of a detached garage located forward of the proposed dwelling, which has now been omitted from the scheme.
The second mention –
2.7 Amended plans were submitted reducing the height of the proposed development, and omission of the detached garage to be in keeping with the neighbouring property and street scene. A Unilateral Undertaking would be completed prior to determination as conditioned in the outline planning permission.
The Third mention –
2.8 As aforementioned, the scheme initially proposed a detached garage located along the front elevation however this element has been omitted.
Recording of meeting –
We would also point out that in the discussion of the original application at around 39 /40 minutes in the recording – Nathan Laude (Development Planning Team Leader) refers to the proposed garage being omitted from the application as the planners had asked for it to be removed as they were concerned about the impact on the street scene of a Detached garage in the site.
So our view is that if it was a concern to the planners then – just 7 months ago and was removed the impact on the street scene is exactly the same now and therefore this new proposal is also unacceptable in its own right. We would add there is no equivalent detached garage anywhere in the Village.
We also contend It will be constructed way in front of any building line on this side of the Moreton
Road.
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Banbury Lane Closure 10th – 12th November
Please see below email from Haidee Williams EKFB
Please be aware that Banbury Lane is closing today (10th November) for 3 days. You may have spotted the updated date boards which have been out on the roadside.
Unfortunately, the closure planned for last week (3-5 Nov) was postponed until this week.
Please accept my apologies for the change in dates, this was outside of our control.
Kind regards,
Haidee Williams
Engagement Manager G2S
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Shacks Barn Planning Application – Refused
The Strategic Planning Committee met on 21 October 2025 to consider the outline application (S/2020/2337/MAO) for a mixed-use employment site at Shacks Barn Farm, Silverstone.
The application was refused unanimously (10-0), with one abstention, despite officer recommendations to approve.
We raised a key policy issue: the proposed Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUD) system was located outside the allocated employment land under Policy AL4, rendering the application non-compliant with the Local Plan.
Other grounds for refusal included:
- Inadequate pedestrian and cycle access.
- Visual and traffic impact concerns.
- Lack of sustainable transport links.
- Strong community opposition, with over 570 public objections.
As of late October 2025, no appeal has yet been lodged, though it remains a possibility.
Budget Setting and Financial Pressures
West Northamptonshire Council is working to close a £50 million funding gap in its 2026–27 revenue budget, representing around 10% of its overall budget.
The publication of the draft budget report has been delayed until 22 December 2025, significantly shortening the time available for scrutiny and public engagement. This delay is not ideal, given the scale of the financial challenge and the potential implications for service delivery.
The shortfall is driven by rising demand for statutory services, including:
- Children’s and adults’ social care.
- Temporary housing for homelessness.
- SEND school transport.
The administration, has begun shaping proposals to address the gap, including:
- Reviewing fees and charges for discretionary services.
- Identifying further savings and efficiencies.
- Awaiting the outcome of the Government’s Fair Funding consultation.
We must remain sensitive to any proposals that may adversely affect our rural residents, particularly in terms of service access, transport, and community infrastructure.
HS2 Construction and Ongoing Disruption
HS2 works continue to cause significant disruption across rural West Northamptonshire, particularly in areas such as Chipping Warden, Greatworth, and Lower Boddington. Upper Boddington and Radstone
The A361 near Chipping Warden was closed for 11 days to allow tunnel construction, and although reopened, further works are ongoing to link tunnel sections.
Residents have faced:
- Road closures and diversions on key rural routes.
- Noise, dust, and visual intrusion from heavy machinery and earthworks.
- Reduced access to footpaths and bridleways.
The Chipping Warden green tunnel is now over 2km complete, with improved construction rates, but the project remains a source of daily inconvenience for many.
HS2 Ltd has committed to community engagement, with drop-in events and compensation schemes available for affected residents. However, concerns persist about the long-term impact on the rural landscape and quality of life.
We will continue to hold HS2 to account—ensuring that its commitments to mitigation, communication, and community support are upheld, and that the voices of our rural residents are heard throughout the remainder of the project.
Alison Eastwood
Chairman WNC 2025-2026
Update – Notice of Road closures on Banbury Lane, Thorpe Mandeville
Please be aware there has been a slight amendment
to the dates of the upcoming closures
The dates planned for the first week of December have been cancelled.
The notice has been updated online to reflect these changes: Notice of road closures, Banbury Lane, Thorpe Mandeville – HS2
The current dates are:
- Monday 3 November to Wednesday 5 November
- Monday 24 November to Tuesday 25 November
- Wednesday 10 December to Friday 19 December