Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Sarah Trotter.

Councillor Gloria Johnson declared an interest on applications S23/0055, she would therefore, not take part in the debate or vote.

Councillor Vanessa Smith declared an interest on application S24/1655 as the site was within her Ward. She would not be voting on the application.

Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing declared an interest on application S23/0055, he would therefore, not take part in the debate or vote but would address the Committee in the public speaking session.

The Chairman made the following declaration:

‘With regards to item 6 and 7 of the Agenda, I make a declaration on behalf of all members that whilst it is acknowledged that the applicant is the Council, this will not affect how members of the planning committee determine the application. All members have been trained, and will determine the application in accordance with their planning training and with an open mind. Any member who does not feel they are open minded to determine the application today should make a declaration to that effect and not vote on the application.’

The minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2024 were proposed, seconded and AGREED as a correct record, subject to the addition of the following amendment:

‘Whilst it could be reasonably determined by the Committee Members that up to 50 houses at this stage was acceptable to Lincolnshire County Council Highway and more than 50 houses was unacceptable. The Assistant Director of Planning & Growth advised that it could not be predicted whether an application for further houses would be submitted by the developer.

Lincolnshire County Council and Highways Authorities had however robustly defended its objections to 150 houses being built. A position which the Council would continue to defend through the appeal process.’

Proposal: Hybrid planning application for the erection of 175 dwellings with associated access, infrastructure, open space and landscaping (full application) and community facility (outline)

Location: Land at Low Road, Barrowby

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

Proposal:Hybrid planning application for the erection of 175 dwellings with associated access, infrastructure, open space and landscaping (full application) and community facility (outline)

Location: Land at Low Road, Barrowby

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

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

Schedule of Condition(s)

FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

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:

a)    Planning Submission Schedule (Dated 30 May 2024)

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

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

Before Development is Commenced

Archaeological Investigation

3)    Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, a written scheme of archaeological investigation shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Thereafter, the archaeological investigations shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to provide a reasonable opportunity to record the history of the site and in accordance with Policy EN6 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

Construction Management Plan

4)    No development shall take place until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan and Statement shall include measures to mitigate the adverse impacts during the construction stages of the permitted development and shall include:

a.    The phasing of the development, including access construction and build routes.

b.    The on-site parking of all vehicles of site operatives and visitors.

c.     The on-site loading and unloading of all plant and materials.

d.    The on-site storage of all plant and materials used in constructing the development.

e.    Dust suppression measures

f.      Wheel washing facilities.

g.    A strategy stating how surface water runoff on and from the development will be managed during construction, and protection measures for any sustainable drainage features. This should include drawing(s) showing how the drainage systems (temporary or permanent) connect to an outfall (temporary or permanent) during all construction works.

The Construction Management Plan and Statement shall be strictly adhered to throughout the construction period.

Part M4(2) Details

5)    Before any part of the development hereby permitted commences, a plan indicating the provision of 10% of the dwelling as being Accessible and Adaptable in line with the standards set out in Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Thereafter, the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82.

Proposal: Installation a solar photovoltaic system and associated works on the existing flat roof

Location: The Picture House, Council Offices, St Catherines Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT prior approval

Proposal: Installation a solar photovoltaic system and associated works on the existing flat roof

Location: The Picture House, Council Offices, St Catherines Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT prior approval

Together with:

·       Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Supplementary Planning Document: Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven (November 2021).

·       Comments received from LCC Highways & SuDS.

·       No comments received from Grantham Town Council.

·       No comments received from Environmental Protection.

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       Clarification was sought around the term ‘photovoltaic system’.

It was confirmed photovoltaic system was solar panels.

·       One Member queried where the solar panels would be sourced from (UK, Europe or Overseas). Concern was raised on efficiencies, lifespan and decommissioning of the panels.

The Assistant Director of Planning & Growth highlighted that the sourcing of the solar panels was not a material consideration and was a decision for the Applicant to make. The application being considered was under the general permitted development order 2015 to determine whether the Committee wish to give planning application or give prior approval for the solar panels. The scope of the application was limited to determine design, external appearance and impacts on residential occupiers in relation to glint and glare.

The Council had a policy where solar panels could be supplied from Europe or more locally, where possible.

One Member requested to review the amended plan of the panels as in the Officer presentation, prior to voting on the application. The amended plan was merely a change of configuration of the panels and did not affect the principle of the application.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT prior approval.

Proposal: Remove single storey existing porch and store. Construct new single storey porch and extend kitchen to side (west) elevation of property to form access, kitchen and shower room facilities

Location: 4 School Lane, Uffington, Lincolnshire, PE9 4SU

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

Proposal: Remove single storey existing porch and store. Construct new single storey porch and extend kitchen to side (west) elevation of property to form access, kitchen and shower room facilities

Location: 4 School Lane, Uffington, Lincolnshire, PE9 4SU

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

Together with:

·       Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

·       No comments received from Uffington Parish Council.

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS).

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning 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:

a.    Proposed Layout Plan and Elevations – dwg no. DFG/4School/04 – received 24/09/24

b.    Proposed Layout Plan – dwg no. DFG/4School/05 – received 24/09/24

c.     Proposed Details – dwg no. DFG/4School/06 – received 24/09/24

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

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

Before the Development is Occupied

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 and approved drawings 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.

Proposal: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 1,350 residential units (Use Class C2 and C3); a two-form entry primary school (Use Class F1); local centre (Use Classes E, F2 and public house, wine bar or drinking establishment; drinking establishment with expanded food provision; and hot food takeaway for the sale of hot food where consumption is mostly off premises); road between Ryhall Road and Little Casterton Road; removal of existing noise bund; associated green infrastructure including provision of public open space, landscaping, formal and informal play areas; utilities (including drainage); and associated access, including potential realignment of part of Ryhall Road, ancillary works and structures (All matters reserved)

Location: Land to the north of Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning and Growth to refer the application to the Secretary of State with a resolution to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement and Joint Infrastructure Planning Agreement; and

In the event that the Secretary of State does not call-in the application, the Assistant Director – Planning and Growth is authorised to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement and Joint Infrastructure Planning Agreement

Proposal: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 1,350 residential units (Use Class C2 and C3); a two-form entry primary school (Use Class F1); local centre (Use Classes E, F2 and public house, wine bar or drinking establishment; drinking establishment with expanded food provision; and hot food takeaway for the sale of hot food where consumption is mostly off premises); road between Ryhall Road and Little Casterton Road; removal of existing noise bund; associated green infrastructure including provision of public open space, landscaping, formal and informal play areas; utilities (including drainage); and associated access, including potential realignment of part of Ryhall Road, ancillary works and structures (All matters reserved)

Location: Land to the north of Stamford

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning and Growth to refer the application to the Secretary of State with a resolution to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement and Joint Infrastructure Planning Agreement; and

In the event that the Secretary of State does not call-in the application, the Assistant Director – Planning and Growth is authorised to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement and Joint Infrastructure Planning Agreement

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

District Ward Councillors                   Cllr Richard Cleaver

                                                          Cllr Harrish Bisnauthsing

                                                          Cllr Rhea Rayside

Against                                              Laura Upson                 Stephen Turnbull

                                                          Andrew Gillard              Carl Killgren

                                                          Tom Upson

For                                                     Victoria Lloyd (Representing Stamford  Welland Academy)

                                                           Richard Baker (Representing Stamford Association Football Club)

Applicant                                             Tim Leathes (On behalf of the Applicant)

Together with:

·       SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, Stamford Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2036, Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD, 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 Cadent Gas.

·       No comments received from East Midlands Building Control.

·       Comments received from Environment Agency.

·       No comments received from Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership.

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire.

·       Comments received from National Highways.

·       No comments received from Historic England.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Education).

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

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Minerals).

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       Comments received from Natural England.

·       Comments received from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board.

·       Comments received from Peterborough City Council.

·       No comments received from Rutland County Council.

·       Comments received from SKDC Climate Change Officer.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

·       Comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection Officer.

·       Comments received from SKDC Planning Policy – Affordable Housing Officer.

·       No comments received from SKDC Urban Design Officer.

·       Comments received from Sports England.

·       No comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

·       Comments received from Stamford Town Council.

·       No comments received from The Gardens Trust.

·       No comments received from Uffington Parish Council.

·       Comments received from Cllr Bisnauthsing.

·       Comments received from Stamford Target Shooting Club.

·       Comments received from Stamford Tennis Club.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

Proposal: Outline application for residential development (up to 650 dwellings), a local centre (up to 3,000 sq. metres of gross floorspace for uses within Class E (a-g), and F2(a) and F2(b)), open space including country park, access, link road between Old Green North Road and Little Casterton Road, drainage and landscaping (Access only) (Rutland County Council Ref: 2022/0227/MAO)

Location: Land at Quarry Farm, Old Great North Road, Little Casterton, Rutland

Recommendation: That the Committee endorse the draft revised response to Rutland County Council and delegate authority to the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to issue the final response.

Location: Land at Quarry Farm, Old Great North Road, Little Casterton, Rutland

Proposal: Outline application for residential development (up to 650 dwellings), a local centre (up to 3,000 sq. metres of gross floorspace for uses within Class E (a-g), and F2(a) and F2(b)), open space including country park, access, link road between Old Green North Road and Little Casterton Road, drainage and landscaping (Access only) (Rutland County Council Ref: 2022/0227/MAO)

Recommendation: That the Committee endorse the draft revised response to Rutland County Council and delegate authority to the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to issue the final response.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

District Ward Councillor                                Councillor Richard Cleaver

Against                          Carys Vaughan (representing – Protect Quarry Farm)

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       Clarification was sought on a strong list of concerns outlined in the report which had been echoed by public speakers that had not been addressed.

The Principal Development Management Planner clarified that the previous objection related to insufficient evidence of the impact on the A1 road and the local highways network.

Following the previous discussion on the Stamford North application, more information on the model had been provided, alongside input from formal consultee responses from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways) and National Highways, who were the authority that dealt with the A1. They had both lifted their holding position and confirmed they hold no objections to both applications.

Another concern related to an agreed master plan for the development which particularly looked at the coordination of the spine road. A joint master plan had been submitted by the developers showing how it could be accommodated. A Main Street design brief had been published as part of the application which looked into design principals of the link road.

The final concerns related to the impact on the local wildlife site, which was a site-specific ecological impact and ultimately a matter for Rutland County Council to consider. Further concerns related to affordable housing and infrastructure contributions; however, this was also a decision for the Rutland County Council to make as the Planning Authority for this application. The Council had expressed their concerns on the matters through consultee responses, alongside suggestions and requests.

·       Whether the 650 proposed houses for the site were connecting to infrastructure arranged by the Council. It was noted that Rutland County Council would not contribute to the provision of water and sewerage.

The foul water drainage was being addressed through the applications and the developers. The Stamford North application required phasing plans and no occupation until suitable mitigation was provided for clean and foul water.

The suggested response to this application requested the conditions to be replicated for any permission granted for water and sewerage. The consultee response was drafted and highlighted the Council had no objections subject to those conditions being included.

·       It was queried whether the application could be referred to the Secretary of State.

The Assistant Director of Planning & Growth confirmed there  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

To present the Council’s performance against the Corporate Plan 2024-27 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quarter 2 2024/25.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED:

To review and scrutinise the performance against the Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators in relation to the delivery of the Corporate Plan 2024-27.

There were none.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 17:07.