Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor A Woolf

The Planning Solicitor reported that notification had been received of the following substitutions for this meeting only:

• Councillor N Pepper was replacing Councillor R Gambba-Jones

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22 June 2022 (copy enclosed). 

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 22 June 2022.

AGREED:

That the minutes be signed as a correct record.

(Where a Councillor has a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest the Councillor must declare the interest to the meeting and leave the room without participating in any discussion or making a statement on the item, except where a Councillor is permitted to remain as a result of a grant of dispensation.)

Councillors Grocock and Coupland declared an interest in items 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 due to their work as Portfolio Holders and would leave the room during the discussion of these items.

Councillor Coupland also declared an interest in items 5 and 6 due to his attendance at a public meeting regarding the application and would not speak or vote on these items.

Councillors Bingham and Walsh declared an interest in item 7 due to previous comments made on the application and would therefore leave the room during the discussion of this item.

Councillor Tyrrell declared an interest in item 9 as the applicant and would therefore leave the room for the duration of that item.

Councillor Alcock declared an interest in item 10 due to an affiliation with the agent for the application and would leave the room for the duration of that item.

Councillor Avery declared that they knew the applicant at item 10 in passing but would still vote on this item.

Councillor Rudkin declared that he had been lobbied in respect of item 8.

There were none.

Full application for proposed glasshouse containing hydroponic growing system, glasshouse annex containing seeding & germination processes, main pack building, admin & welfare building, main plant room, external roads & hardstandings and landscaping at Norfolk House Farm, Main Road, Gedney Drove End (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report and further amendments made to conditions by Officers.

(Moved by Councillor Grocock and Seconded by Councillor Redgate)

Oral representations were received in respect of the above application in line with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings:

Supporter: Simon Creasey (JEPCO) (Applicant)

Full application for proposed roadway linking B1359 and existing private road giving access to Roman Bank at Hovenden Golf Club at Hovenden House, Fleet Estate Office, Fleet Bank, Fleet (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report and further amendments made to conditions by Officers.

(Moved by Councillor Grocock and Seconded by Councillor Redgate)

Full application for change of use of land to dog training centre with associated works – re-submission of H17-0239-20 at Land at Gubboles Drove, Surfleet, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

Councillors Bingham and Walsh left the meeting for the duration of this item.

AGREED:

That the permission be refused due to concerns around noise. That the formalising of the final wording of the refusal reasons is delegated to officers.

(Moved by Councillor Avery and Seconded by Councillor Pepper)

Oral representations were received in respect of the above application in line with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings:

Supporter: Hayley Laches (Applicant)

Objector: Claire Leworthy (Resident)

Full application for Residential Development – Erection of Dwelling at Chancery Lane, Holbeach, Spalding  (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Avery)

Oral representations were received in respect of the above application in line with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings:

Objector: Catherine Carter (Resident)

Full Application for Change of use from Office (Class E) back to previous C3 Dwelling Use at Silverwood Garden Centre, Browns Gate, Long Sutton (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

Councillor Tyrrell left the room for the duration of this item.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted for the subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Redgate)

Full application for erection of a Self-Build Zero Carbon Home (Re-submission of H14-1299-21) at Land off Glenside North, Pinchbeck, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

Councillor Alcock left the room for the duration of this item.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted due to the design of the proposal having aspects to enable it to achieve a zero carbon footprint and additionally would contribute to the provision of self/custom build dwellings in the District and is subject to conditions to be determined by officers and approved at Chairman’s Panel.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Pepper)

Oral representations were received in respect of the above application in line with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings:

Supporter: Mark Thomas (Applicant)

Supporter: Terry Moore (Resident)

Full application for Repair works to shelter and demolition of dwarf walls adjacent to former paddling pool – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Bingham)

Listed Building application for Repair works to shelter and demolition of dwarf walls adjacent to former paddling pool – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Walsh)

Full application for Emergency repair works to the boundary wall between Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens and 12 Church Gate including reducing the height of the wall locally – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted for the subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Walsh)

Listed Building application for Emergency repair works to the boundary wall between Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens and 12 Church Gate including reducing the height of the wall locally – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Bingham)

Full application for Demolition of C20 greenhouse, erection of timber fencing, erection of timber pergola & replacement door to gardeners store building – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted for the subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Walsh and Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)

Listed Building application for Demolition of C20 greenhouse, erection of timber fencing, erection of timber pergola & replacement door to gardeners store building – retrospective at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Pepper)

Listed Building application for Repair and redecoration of the gates to the north of Ayscoughfee Hall at the east end of The Chestnut Avenue at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Church Gate, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed)

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance. The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Bingham)

To provide an update on recent Appeal Decisions (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager which provided an update on recent appeals decisions.

AGREED:

That the report be noted.

There were none.

There were none.