Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor A Tennant.

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

• Councillor A Newton was replacing Councillor B Alcock
• Councillor A Casson was replacing Councillor A Woolf

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2022 (copy enclosed). 

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2022.

AGREED:

That, subject to the decision being amended at item 71 as outlined below, the minutes be signed as a correct record.

‘AGREED:

That permission be refused due to the siting and scale of the proposed house on Plot 1 resulting in an overbearing impact upon the adjacent property contrary to Policy 3 of the SELLP.

In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the design, scale and position of the proposed house on plot 1 would, due to loss of daylight and sunlight, have an unacceptable impact upon the adjacent residential property to the west and as such would materially harm the amenity of its occupiers.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies 2 and 3 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan (2019), which set out residential amenity and the relationship to existing development and land uses as main considerations when making planning decisions. They are consistent with advice within the National Planning Policy Framework (2021). Paragraph 130, amongst other matters, seeks places with a high standard of amenity for existing and future users’

(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.)

Cllrs Avery, Coupland and Grocock had all been lobbied on item 6.

There were none.

Outline application for Residential development of 123 dwellings (including 34 affordable units), site access and associated external works – re-submission of H18-0824-20 at Land Adj, Nightingale Way, Granville Terrace, Withington Street & Chestnut Terrace, Sutton Bridge (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

The Chairman reported that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda.

Outline application for Residential Development of up to 185 dwellings at Land off Battlefields Lane South, 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 permission be granted subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement to secure the delivery of 25% affordable housing on-site, an education contribution of £1,140,922 and an NHS contribution of £122,100, and those Conditions listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Grocock and Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)

Full application for Residential Development of 48 dwellings with associated garages, roads and sewers at Land off Sunnydale Close, 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.

AGREED:

That permission be granted, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement to secure the full provision of financial contributions to health and education, the provision of 12 units of affordable housing with appropriate payment triggers agreed within the S106 to ensure that payments for health and education are paid at key points of occupation and the undertaking of an archaeological evaluation being carried out to the satisfaction of LCC Historic Environment, and the conditions listed in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Lawton)

Modified Agreement application for Modification of 106 agreement to omit 8 two bed dwellings – relating to H09-0326-17 and H09-1178-19 at Land off Wignals Gate, Holbeach, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

The Chairman reported that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda.

Full application for Change of use of former sorting office to mixed use comprising retail use on ground floor and 9 flats on upper floors, and external alterations at Former Spalding Delivery Office, The Crescent, 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 permission be granted subject to conditions listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Grocock)

Full application for Change of use of existing building from dance/fitness studio (class E) to 2 x 1-bed flats and 5x 2-bed flats (class C3) including the formation of a pitched roof to existing single-storey projection at 38 Spring Gardens, 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 permission be granted subject to conditions listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Tyrrell and Seconded by Councillor Avery)

Listed Building application for Change of use of existing building from dance/fitness studio (class E) to 2 x 1-bed flats and 5x 2-bed flats (class C3) including the formation of a pitched roof to existing single-storey projection at 38 Spring Gardens, 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 conditions listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Beal and Seconded by Councillor Brewis)

Full application for Erection of one detached dwelling & pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated works at Land to Rear of The Chequers Hotel, 15 High Street, Holbeach (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 permission be refused due to concerns about the cumulative impact on an already restricted access resulting in an unacceptable impact on surrounding residential amenity and an unacceptable design within a conservation area. That the formalising of the final wording of the refusal reasons is delegated to officers.

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

Full application for Change of use from paddock to residential use for Gypsy and Travellers (retrospective) to include 2 static caravan pitches, and associated touring caravans – re-submission of H09-0845-21 (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 permission be refused for the reasons listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis and Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)

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:  Mrs J Cordona (Agent on behalf of the Applicant)

Full application for Change of use from residential dwelling to children’s care home at 29 Wisbech Road, Long Sutton, 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 permission be granted subject to conditions listed at Section 9.0 of the report.

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

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: Nyasha Banhire (Owner of Care Company)

S73A Continuation application for Proposed first floor side extension & new entrance porch – approved under H13-0999-20. Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans at 40A Broad Lane, Moulton, 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 application be deferred for officers to negotiate with the applicant in line with the recommendations of the Committee. If the Committee’s recommendations are agreed by the applicant, members delegate to officers the issuing of the planning permission.

(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:

Supporter: John Townsend (Applicant’s Builder)

There were none.

There were none.