Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors David Bellamy, Sarah Trotter, Paul Fellows, Vanessa Smith and Penny Milnes.

Councillor Helen Crawford substituted for Councillor Sarah Trotter.

Councillor Max Sawyer substituted for Vanessa Smith.

Councillor Mark Whittington declared an interest in application S25/0553, he therefore, would not participate in the debate or vote.

Cllr Tim Harrison declared an interest in application S25/0553, he therefore, would not participate in the debate or vote.

Councillor Charmaine Morgan declared that the applicant to application S25/0553 was a relative of a Councillor. All Members had been trained to retain their independence and were not pre-determined of the application.

Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing declared that he was the Ward Member for applications S25/0258, S25/0259 and S25/0296. He noted that he was not pre-determined and came to the Committee with an open mind.

Councillor Charmaine Morgan declared the following on behalf of the Committee:

‘South Kesteven District Council has a land interest in St Martins Park, Stamford, subject to legal agreement. This would not fetter the Committee’s discretion to make a decision as the Local Planning Authority and ownership was not a material planning consideration’.

The minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025 were proposed, seconded and AGREED as a correct record.

Proposal: Dormer to side elevations of previous extension

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

Recommendation:To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to REFUSE planning permission.

(Councilors Tim Harrison and Mark Whittington left the Chamber, due to their declarations of interest).

Proposal: Dormer to side elevations of previous extension

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

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to REFUSE planning permission.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Against                                       Linda Dodd

Applicant                                    Anita Selby

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Old Somerby Neighbourhood Development Plan.

·       Comments received from Old Somerby Parish.

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

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

·       It was requested that the applicant provide more information on the unsuitability of their current bathroom arrangement. The applicant explained that there was a region of the bathroom currently inaccessible, rendering it difficult to include a shower.

·       It was explained by an officer that the applicant could come with a revised application post-decision, then they had the opportunity to.

·       The officer advised the applicant to seek advice from the officers before submitting a revised application.

·       An officer confirmed that the issue was not necessarily one of the applicant overlooking, but the perception of being overlooked by the neighbours.

·       The applicant stated they intended to submit amended plans.

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

·       A Member asked for clarification on whether the windows were able to open in the proposal, and it was confirmed that the windows were glazed and non-opening.

·       A member commented that given the nature of the application being for a bathroom, it was likely that the applicants would return to request the windows to be opening.

·       A member asked for confirmation that the agreement in the previous meeting for glazed windows to be installed on the ground floor had not been followed through, and if that required enforcement action. Confirmation was given that the officer was aware of the concerns and that they should have no bearing on the present discussion.

·       Members considered the dormer windows would result in overlooking of the neighbours garden due to the pre existing extension running parallel to the garden.

·       It was noted that prior permission for ground floor extension required obscure glazing to prevent overlooking. It had not been installed by the applicant. A request was made by the Chair for enforcement team to investigate the outstanding matter.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to REFUSE planning permission.

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for a mixed-use development comprising light industrial units (Use Clas E(g)), Offices (Use Class E(g)), convenience store (Use Class E(a)), café (Use Class E(b)) and 23 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) pursuant to outline planning permission S20/205           

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for a mixed-use development comprising light industrial units (Use Clas E(g)), Offices (Use Class E(g)), convenience store (Use Class E(a)), café (Use Class E(b)) and 23 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) pursuant to outline planning permission S20/2056

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road

Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Andrew Rowland, Senior Architect on behalf of Burghley Land Ltd

Mark Flood, Director, Insight Town Planning Ltd on behalf of Burghley Land Ltd (both answering questions only)

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Stamford Neighbourhood Plan, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and South Kesteven Local Plan Review 2021-2041.

·       No comments received from Anglian Water.

·       No comments received from Barnack Parish Council.

·       No comments received from Environment Agency.

·       No comments received from The Gardens Trust.

·       No comments received from Historic England.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS).

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Police Crime Prevention Officer.

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       No comments received from Ministry of Defence – Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

·       Comments received from Network Rail.

·       Comments received from Peterborough City Council.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       No comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection.

·       Comments received from SKDC Urban Design Officer.

·       No comments received from St. Martins Without Parish Council.

·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       No comments received from Stamford Town Council.

·       No comments received from Welland & Deepings Internal Drainage Board.

·       No comments received from Wothorpe Parish Council.

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

·       The provision, number and location of car parking was queried.

The Applicant clarified parking areas were to the back of the site and were broken down into smaller areas to incorporate landscaping and SuDS. Parking would reflect policy requirements.

·       Whether traffic generation would be of the same density as the old factory.

Traffic generation was reflected at outline planning application in 2022. The Highway Authority had considered the net change and were satisfied with the uplift during certain hours of the day, with appropriate mitigations being put in place.

·       Whether the computer-generated images were accurate in relation to design.

The Applicant confirmed their ability to deliver the proposal in line with the computer-generated images. Burghley had land ownership of the site and had strong opinions and input in terms of design quality.

·       Concern was raised on energy conservations and solar panels and the provision of these.

A wide range of sustainability features were proposed for the site, including solar panels. With the area being architecturally sensitive, solar panels would be hidden, for example, through a valley double pitch roof. Air source heat pumps would also provide energy for the buildings.

·       Whether there would be a provision for EV  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 167 dwellings (Use Class C3) pursuant to outline planning permission S20/2056

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 167 dwellings (Use Class C3) pursuant to outline planning permission S20/2056

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Garry Goodwin, Group Planning & Design Director, Morris Homes

Mark Flood, Director, Insight Town Planning Ltd on behalf of Burghley Land Ltd (both answering questions only)

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Stamford Neighbourhood Plan, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and South Kesteven Local Plan Review 2021 – 2041.

·       Comments received from Anglian Water.

·       No comments received from Barnack Parish Council.

·       No comments received from Gardens Trust.

·       No comments received from Historic England.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS).

·       No comments received fromLincolnshire Crime Prevention Officer

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       No comments received from Ministry of Defence – Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

·       No comments received from Network Rail.

·       Comments received from Peterborough City Council.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       No comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection Officer.

·       Comments received from SKDC Principal Urban Design Officer

·       No comments received from St Martins Without Parish Council.

·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       Comments received from Stamford Town Council.

·       No comments received from Wothorpe Parish Council

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       The provision of parking was queried per dwelling.

The Applicant clarified the larger houses would have double garages and double car parking spaces in front of the garages. 3-bedroom properties would have a garage and two spaces in front of the garage. It was noted that the scheme had dedicated on street visitor parking.

·       Whether the market houses and affordable houses were distinguishable by design.

The development would be designed first and then the allocation of affordable housing would take place. There would be no distinguished character between the affordable and private housing.

The S106 agreement that applied to scheme from outline planning permission secures 30% affordable housing across the site and requires a submission of the affordable housing scheme and layout.

·       The provision and location of a play area was queried.

A play area would form part of the sites village green and would be overlooked by a perimeter of housing and surrounded by planting and a low natural stone wall. Sustainable drainage features (e.g. open swales) would sit around the edges of the area. Play equipment would be designed in coalition with Burghley Estate.

·       Whether NHS and education money contributions had been agreed.

·       Whether Fire and Rescue were satisfied of the roads on site in terms of access and manoeuvrability.

The Applicant had worked closely with Highways on the site. All roads within the plan were adopted including private drives. This meant refuse vehicles and emergency  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 150 residential units (Use Class C2), together with ancillary care, communal and wellbeing facilities pursuant to outline planning permission S20/2056

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Proposal: Application for the approval of reserved matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 150 residential units (Use Class C2), together with ancillary care, communal and wellbeing facilities pursuant to outline planning permission S20/2056

Location: Land to the north of Barnack Road, Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Ellen Pearce, Head of Planning, Inspired Villages (Senior Living Stamford Ltd)

Mark Flood, Director, Insight Town Planning Ltd on behalf of Burghley Land Ltd (both answering questions only)

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Stamford Neighbourhood Plan, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and South Kesteven Local Plan Review 2021 – 2041.

·       No comments received from Anglian Water.

·       No comments received from Barnack Parish Council.

·       No comments received from Environment Agency.

·       No comments received from Gardens Trust.

·       No comments received from Historic England.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS).

·       No comments received fromLincolnshire Crime Prevention Officer

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       No comments received from Ministry of Defence – Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

·       No comments received from Network Rail.

·       Comments received from Peterborough City Council.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       No comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection Officer.

·       Comments received from SKDC Principal Urban Design Officer

·       No comments received from St Martins Without Parish Council.

·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       No comments received from Stamford Town Council.

·       No comments received from Wothorpe Parish Council

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       Whether there was any parking provision for the elderly residents and a storage facility for mobility scooters.

The Applicant confirmed there were 158 licensed car parking spaces for residents. The residents residing in the unit would be typically enter at 78 years old and bespoke parking data outlined only 70% of residents would arrive with a vehicle. Mobility scooters could be charged and stored within the cycle stores.

A village transport service would be facilitated to take residents where they wish to go within a certain radius, which could be pre-booked.

·       Whether there was a proposal to have any health provisions on-site.

Residents would typically have a care package tailored to their own needs. The S106 agreement secured a healthcare contribution of a provision within two miles of the town centre of Stamford, which could include a digital consultation suite, new clinical administration room and expansion of new primary care facilities in Stamford.

·       Whether the buildings would be designed in internal with a view to provide easy access for the elderly.

The proposed properties within the site were designed to be accessible and adaptable for aging communities.

·       Whether the retired residents would have full use of the community room.

The community room would be open and accessible to any member of the public which would include classes for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

There were none.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 16:00.