Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R Grocock

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

• Councillor A Casson was replacing Councillor A Woolf
• Councillor J King was replacing Councillor A Tennant

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2022 (copy enclosed). 

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 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.)

There were none.

There were none.

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)

Outline application for Demolition of public house and outline permission for residential at Duke of York, 106 Risegate Road, Gosberton Risegate (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 Lawton and Seconded by Councillor Bingham)

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: Lucy Stevens (Daughter on behalf of the Applicant)

Full application for Construction and operation of an unmanned Battery Energy Storage System ('BESS') with a power capacity of up to 550 megawatt ('MW') with associated works including control and protection systems, power conversion systems (and associated transformers), temperature regulation systems, a main step-up transformer(s) and switchgear, welfare facilities, electrical cabling and electrical connection, and other associated works at Land at Spalding Power Station, West Marsh Road, 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 and the completion of a Section 106 agreement requiring financial contributions towards cycleways and footways, apprenticeships and related education contribution, town centre improvements and biodiversity enhancements.

(Moved by Councillor Gambba-Jones and Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)

S73A Continuation application for Proposed residential development, replacement allotments and new cemetery, including woodland burial plots, associated infrastructure and new accesses -approved under H02-0586-21. Modification of Condition 1 to allow amendments to previously approved plans at Parish Mews, Crowland (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 Avery and Seconded by Councillor Lawton)

Full application for Erection of four dwellings, one detached garage and demolition of existing bungalow – re-submission of H09-1094-21 at 47 Low Lane, Holbeach, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

The Chairman advised that this item had been withdrawn.

Full application for Erection of 6 No. poultry houses and associated infrastructure at Land at Gibbet Fen, Fen Road, Donington (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 King spoke on this item as a ward member and therefore did not vote.

AGREED:

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

(Moved by Councillor Gambba-Jones and Seconded by Councillor Lawton)

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: Ian Pick (Agent on behalf of Applicant)

Objector: Kev Bunn (Resident)

Full application for Change of use from residential to residential/child minding business at 2 School Lane, Lutton, 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 Brewis requested that his vote against this application be recorded.

AGREED:

That the permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at Section 9.0 of the report, with the removal of Condition 1 as it was considered to be an unreasonable condition. It was considered that Condition 1 would make the business financially unviable.  The increase in numbers was not so serious/significant as to vastly impact – reduce or increase - the amenity for the surrounding neighbours.

(Moved by Councillor Gambba-Jones and Seconded by Councillor Casson)

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 Ludlam (Applicant)

Full application for Residential Development of 6 Dwellings at Off Maple Way, Donington, 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 King spoke on this item as a ward member and therefore did not vote.

AGREED:

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

(Moved by Councillor Avery and Seconded by Councillor Lawton)

Full application for Proposed Bungalow at Land at Cranesgate South, Holbeach St Johns, 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 Brewis requested that his vote against the officer’s recommendation be recorded.

AGREED:

That permission be refused for the reasons set out at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Gambba-Jones and Seconded by Councillor Avery)

There were none.

There were none.