Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Gloria Johnson, substituted by Councillor Helen Crawford.

Apologies were also received from Councillors David Bellamy and Patsy Ellis.

Councillor Mark Whittington noted in interest in application S25/0588 as he was related to the applicant. As such, Councillor Whittington agreed to leave the Chamber for this item.

Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing noted that he was the ward Councillor for application S24/2198 but would approach the application with an open mind.

Councillor Sarah Trotter noted that she was the ward Councillor and had previously engaged with the applicant of application S25/0588, however, would approach the application with an open mind.

Councillor Pam Byrd noted that she was the ward Councillor for application S24/2110 but would approach the application with an open mind.

The Chairman clarified that South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) was either the applicant or owner of the land in relation to applications S24/2100 and S25/0471. Despite this, the Committee was trained to remain independent and open minded.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 May 2025 were AGREED as an accurate record.

Proposal: Change of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small care home for 2no. children (Use Class C2)

Location: 6, Dunster Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions

Prior to the commencement of the item, the meeting adjourned for five minutes to allow Members to consider the supplementary papers.

Proposal: Change of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small care home for 2no. children (Use Class C2)

Location: 6, Dunster Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Noting comments in the public speaking session from:

Together with:

·       SKDC Local Plan 2011 – 2036

·       National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

·       Representations received from LCC Highways & SuDS Support

·       Representations received from Environmental Protection

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire Police

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Care (Senior Commissioning Officer).

During questions to public speakers, Members commented on:

-       Clarification was sought and confirmed that there were two disabled individuals and two elderly individuals living in the cul-de-sac.

-       Access issues with tight parking would remain if the property was used as a typical residence.

-       Members queried why the applicant had selected the site. The applicant confirmed that locations embedded in the local community were positive for the children in care to feel embedded in community themselves. Furthermore, there was sufficient parking with the garage and the parking outside the garage.

-       It was confirmed the children at the site would be aged 8-18.

-       The applicant was questioned whether they shared the parking and access concerns of neighbours and some Members. The applicant acknowledged the concerns but highlighted that staffing changeovers were designed to be minimal and they were accepting of this condition within the management plan.

-       Members asked the applicant to address the concern of a resident that there would be light pollution from external overnight lighting. The applicant confirmed they had no intention of external overnight lighting, and this was not in place at their other sites.

During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:

-       It was queried and confirmed that such a condition requiring the garages to be used for parking rather than storage could be enforced.

-       A Member commented that each house in the vicinity had a garage and if residents were concerned about parking then they could park in their garages.

-       Concern was raised by a Member that the shared driveway totaled 23 meters in length, but the manual for streets advised against reversing any further than 12 meters.

-       Members who had attended the site visit raised the need for a condition to provide appropriate landscaping to improve the privacy between the site and neighbouring properties.

-       Whilst the applicant stated they had no intention of having the site lit at night members felt it appropriate to condition this to protect the amenity of neighbours.

At 14:08, the meeting adjourned for two minutes due to a technical issue.

-       The Chairman commented that the application’s accompanying management plan would afford greater control  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Proposal: Erection of 11 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping

Location: Wellington Way, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LW

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and completion of a Unilateral Undertaking

Proposal: Erection of 11 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping

Location: Wellington Way, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LW

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and completion of a Unilateral Undertaking.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Together with:

·       South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 (Adopted January 2020)

·       Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted November 2021)

·       National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Published September 2023)

·       The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan (Made June 2021)

·       Representations received from Market Deeping Town Council

·       Representations received from Anglian Water

·       Representations received from Cadent Gas

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire County Council (Education)

·       Representations received from NHS Lincolnshire ICB

·       Representations received from National Grid

·       Representations received from LCC Highways & SuDS Support

·       Representations received from SKDC Environmental Protection Officer

·       Representations received from SKDC Urban Design Officer

·       Representations received from SKDC Planning Policy Officer

·       Representations received from The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Group

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

·       Representations received from Heritage Lincolnshire

·       Representations received from Heritage England.

During questions to public speakers, Members commented on the following:

-       It was queried whether the properties produced would be allocated to SKDC social housing stock or sold on the private market. It was confirmed that they would become SKDC social housing stock.

-       The agent confirmed that tree planting would be used for screening.

-       It was also confirmed that the provision for solar panels was included within condition 8.

During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:

-       It was queried whether Section 106 funding could be used for the remaining open space. The Planning Officer acknowledged that this could be a discussion outside of the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions:

Time Limit for Commencement

1)    The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Approved Plans

2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:

i.               Location Plan Drg. No 010-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2024

ii.              Amended Proposed Site Layout Plan Drg. No 003-(PL)-9026 P01 received 2 June 2025

iii.             Proposed 1B2P Flat Elevations Drg. No 204-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2024

iv.            Proposed 2B3P Flat Elevations Drg. No 203-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2024

v.              Proposed Terraced House Elevations Drg. No 202-(PL) 9026 received 6 December 2024

vi.            Proposed Semi Detached Elevations Drg. No 201-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2025

vii.           Proposed 1B2P Flat Plans Drg. No 104-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2024

viii.          Proposed 2B3P Flat Plans Drg. No 103-(PL)-9026 received 6 December 2024

ix.            Proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Proposal: Outline application for up to 268 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), up to 80 bed care home (Use Class C2), local centre, and public open space with associated access, landscaping, drainage and infrastructure (Access for approval only)

Location: Land at Exeter Fields, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement

Proposal: Outline application for up to 268 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), up to 80 bed care home (Use Class C2), local centre, and public open space with associated access, landscaping, drainage and infrastructure (Access for approval only)

Location: Land at Exeter Fields, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Together with:

·       South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 (Adopted January 2024)

·       Stamford Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2036 (Made July 2022)

·       Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted November 2021)

·       National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Published December 2023)

·       South Kesteven Local Plan Review 2021 – 2041 (Regulation 18 Draft)

·       Representations received from Anglian Water

·       Representations received from Cadent Gas

·       Representations received from Heritage Lincolnshire

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire County Council (Education)

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS)

·       Representations received from National Highways

·       Representations received from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

·       Representations received from Peterborough City Council

·       Representations received from SKDC Affordable Housing Officer

·       Representations received from SKDC Environmental Protection

·       Representations received from Stamford Civic Society

·       Representations received from Stamford Town Council

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on the following:

-       The District Councillor was questioned about the level of interest in the site as there was speculation amongst some Members that there had been a lack of interest. The District Councillor rebuked this.

-       The comment was made that employment land around Stamford was particularly coveted given that Stamford was largely bordered by other local authorities.

-       The Parish Councillor was questioned about the infrastructure in Stamford to support proposals should the application be successful. It was the view of the Parish Councillor that the infrastructure in Stamford would be insufficient. Speaking on behalf of Stamford Town Council, the Parish Councillor expressed that it was the priority of the Town Council for the site to remain as employment land.

-       It was confirmed that Stamford had its own Neighbourhood Plan and whilst it was not known how the site was allocated within the Neighbourhood Plan, the site was categorised as being within the ‘inner wheel’ of the Plan.

-       The agent confirmed that repeated and extensive efforts over the previous decade had been made to source a company interested in using the site for employment. These efforts included an intensive marketing campaign targeting both smaller, local businesses and national businesses. Planning Officers verified that such efforts had been made.

-       It was queried whether individual sections of the site had been advertised to small-medium sized enterprises, rather than the full site which would likely be unaffordable and unsuitable for them. The applicant confirmed this.

-       The applicant confirmed that their commitment to facilitating a medical centre, should the NHS  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Location: The Conifers, School Lane, Old Somerby, Lincolnshire, NG33 4AQ

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions

The meeting adjourned at 17.04 and resumed at 17.08. The following Members left the Chamber prior to the commencement of the item; Councillors Paul Fellows, Vanessa Smith, Mark Whittington, Harrish Bisnauthsing, Tim Harrison, and Richard Cleaver.

Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Location: The Conifers, School Lane, Old Somerby, Lincolnshire, NG33 4AQ

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Together with:

·       South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 (Adopted January 2020)

·       Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted November 2021)

·       National Planning Policy Framework (Published December 2024)

·       Old Somerby Neighbourhood Development Plan (Adopted 29 June 2021)

·       Representations received from Old Somerby Parish Council

·       Representations received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways and SuDS).

During questions to public speakers, Members commented on the following:

-       It was queried whether there was anything that the speaker could do to mitigate the loss of privacy. The speaker confirmed that they had attempted to grow a eucalyptus tree to distort any overlooking, however, this had been unsuccessful.

During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:

-       It was confirmed that the window included within the application was positioned higher than the garden fence,  It was possible to view the neighbours garden seat from the window. The application site extends further into the neighbours garden due to the application being in ADDITION to a completed built extension hence impeding further on the neighbour’s privacy.

-       Although the building work had already commenced, the Assistant Director of Planning confirmed that this was unauthorised and enforcement action could be pursued following the conclusion of the application.

-       The Assistant Director also confirmed that this decision would not set a precedent for the area as each application should be assessed on its own merits.

-       It was confirmed that the applicant would be able to step onto the extension roof from the Juliet balcony above. It was suggested that a condition should be imposed to restrict the usage of the roof for either maintenance or as an emergency exit.

It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to extend the meeting until 17.40.

-       It was suggested that the window facing over the neighbouring fence be completed with opaque glass, therefore obscuring the vision and maintaining the neighbour’s privacy.

Following discussions, it was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to the imposition of the suggested opaque window, restrictions on the usage of the roof and the following conditions.

Time limit

1) The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three

years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 Approved Plans

2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following

list of approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension

Location: The Caretakers House, 27A Queensway, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9QB

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions

Prior to the commencement of the item, the Cabinet Member for Planning left the Chamber. Councillors Mark Whittington and Tim Harrison returned to the Chamber.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to extend the meeting to the completion of the final application.

Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension

Location: The Caretakers House, 27A Queensway, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9QB

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

There were no public speakers.

Together with:

·       South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 (Adopted January 2020)

·       Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted November 2021)

·       National Planning Policy Framework (Published December 2024)

·       Representation received from Grantham Town Council

·       Representation received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways and SuDS)

·       Representation received from Cadent Gas.

A member asked if the property was being adapted for a disabled person which was confirmed by the officer.

Following the presentation of the application, it was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Time limit

1) The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three

years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 Approved plans

2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following

list of approved plans:

a. A4 Location Plan – 27A Queensway Grantham – 03 – Received 17/03/25

b. A1 Proposed – 27A Queensway Grantham – 02 – Received 17/03/25

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission. 

Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

 Materials

3) Before any part of the development hereby permitted is occupied/brought into use, the external elevations shall have been completed using only the materials stated in the planning application forms unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

There was no other business.

The Chairman concluded the meeting at 17.37.