Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Sarah Trotter, Vanessa Smith, Gloria Johnson and Patsy Ellis and Phil Dilks.

Councillor Max Sawyer substituted for Councillor Vanessa Smith.

Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing declared an interest on application S24/1719 due to calling – in the application. Councillor Bisnauthsing came to the meeting with an open mind on the application.

Councillor Charmaine Morgan declared an interest on application S24/1040 as she was a Member of the National Trust. She did not have a pecuniary interest and would be open minded on the application.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to defer the approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2025, they would be considered and voted on at the next meeting of Planning Committee.

ACTION: For the wording of reason for refusal on application S24/0568 to be shared with the Committee, at the earliest opportunity.

Proposal: Installation of solar farm with associated battery storage, comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels, including mounting systems, inverters and transformers, electrical substation, underground cabling, stock proof fencing, CCTV, internal access tracks and associated infrastructure for a temporary period of 40 years

Location: Pastures Farm, High Dike, Welby

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

Proposal: Installation of solar farm with associated battery storage, comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels, including mounting systems, inverters and transformers, electrical substation, underground cabling, stock proof fencing, CCTV, internal access tracks and associated infrastructure for a temporary period of 40 years

Location:Pastures Farm, High Dike, Welby

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Londonthorpe & Harrowby Without Parish Council                Cllr Alan Bowling

Agent                                      Charlie Mayer (Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited)

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, 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), National Policy Statement for Energy (EN1) and National Policy Statement for Renewable Energy (EN3).

·       No comments received from Association of Gardens Trust

·       No comments received from Civil Aviation Authority

·       Comments received from Defence Infrastructure Organisation

·       No comments received from Environment Agency

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire

·       Comments received from Historic England

·       No comments received from Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board

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

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Minerals)

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Planning Policy)

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

·       Comments received from Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without Parish Council

·       Comments received from Natural England

·       Comments received from National Trust

·       Comments received from North Kesteven District Council

·       No comments received from National Grid

·       No comments received from National Trust

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer

·       Comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection Officer

·       Comments received from Welby Parish Council

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       Further clarification was sought around problems with deer and bats within the vicinity of the proposal.

The Public Speaker noted that a large herd of deer (between 30-60) had been pictured within the proposed site. The deer used the proposed site as a route between two forest areas of land. It was stated that the road near the site was a deer accident hotspot.

It was further clarified that bats had been seen within the area during the night. The battery units would run through the night generating noise, which may impact hunting capabilities for the bats.

·       It was queried how many species of bats had been seen within the area.

It was unknown as to the type of species of bats. It was clarified that the species of deer were large deer, rather than smaller muntjac deer.

·       It was queried whether the land was currently being used for sheep grazing.

The Applicant confirmed the land was currently not being used for grazing, however, the farmer had plans to use the land for grazing, if the development was approved.

·       Concern was raised on the placement of PV panels not being feasible to allow sheep grazing.

The Applicant clarified the solar panel would be on trackers and slightly raised at a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.

Proposal: Conversion of former school house building together with erection of 3 (no) 3-storey apartment blocks to form a total of 60 (no) apartments with associated amenity space and vehicle parking; following demolition of the existing workshop and office building (Revised submission of S23/0882)

Location: The Old School House, Station Road East, Grantham

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

Proposal: Conversion of former school house building together with erection of 3 (no) 3-storey apartment blocks to form a total of 60 (no) apartments with associated amenity space and vehicle parking; following demolition of the existing workshop and office building (Revised submission of S23/0882)

Location: The Old School House, Station Road East, Grantham

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Applicant Agent                                                           Adam Partington

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, 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

·       Comments received from Grantham Civic Society

·       Comments received from Grantham Town Council

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire

·       No comments received from Historic England

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Education)

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

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Police Crime Prevention Officer

·       No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

·       Comments received from LNER

·       Comments received from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer

·       No comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection

·       No comments received from SKDC Planning Policy Officer – Affordable Housing

·       Comments received from SKDC Urban Design Officer

·       Comments received from Network Rail

(Councillor Charmaine Morgan declared this application was within her District Ward)

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       A query was raised to the Applicant on the difference in height between the existing school and the proposed building.

The height difference was available on the scale drawings. The difference in height between the retained old school building and the ridge height of the new build element was 2 metres.

·       Concern was raised on parking provided and bin storage.

The bin storage within the report was the full bin provision proposed.

·       The height between the proposal and St Johns Church, Grantham was queried.

The Committee were shown indicative illustrations of a visual representation. The proposed new build was comparable to properties on the opposite side of Launder Terrace, Grantham.

·       Whether the Applicant would accept the inclusion of the key Victorian features on the window treatments.

The Applicant confirmed that a detailed characterisation survey was undertaken of the area North to the site. With bringing a terraced form design onto the site, there was a deliberate design choice to suit the area but also allowing the existing buildings gothic features to exist. Decorative elements could also be conditioned.

·       Whether any of the proposed properties had accessibility design features.

Condition 3 secured details of accessible and adaptable properties. A minimum of 10% of properties would need to be of an accessible standard.

·       The number of car parking spaces provided against how many residents may have cars was queried.

The Applicant confirmed that 15 car parking spaces were provided, with 3 accessible spaces. There would also be the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Proposal: Proposed demolition of Class Q consented barn and erection of a detached dwelling, hard and soft landscaping and formation of a re-wilding Zone

Location: Wildwood, Nightingale Lane, Aisby, NG32 3NE

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

Proposal: Proposed demolition of Class Q consented barn and erection of a detached dwelling, hard and soft landscaping and formation of a re-wilding Zone

Location: Wildwood, Nightingale Lane, Aisby, NG32 3NE

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Against                                         Simon Jones

Applicant Agent                            John Dickie

Together with:

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

·       Comments received from LCC Highways & SuDS.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       Comments received from Heydour Parish Council.

·       No comments received from Environmental Protection.

·       No comments received from Historic England.

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       Clarification was sought around the objector’s property in relation to the proposal.

The Committee were shown a Google earth aerial view to provide a visual representation.

During question to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       Whether the proposal was for a separate dwelling and whether the garden was included within the application.

The application was for a standalone dwelling house with its own residential curtilage including landscaping within the access point and garden.

·       Whether further information could be provided on the materials used for thermal efficiency.

A pre-commencement condition requested details of materials being used for thermal efficiency.

It was confirmed that the property closest to the proposal was an outbuilding.

·       Whether any boundary treatments would screen the 2 proposed windows from the neighboring property.

The Planning Officer confirmed the separation distance between the neighbor was to a certain standard and was assessed against the fallback position.

·       The approximate distance between the proposal, Hawthorne House and Wildwood was queried.

It was confirmed there was 100 meters between the proposal and Hawthorne House and Wildwood.

It was suggested a condition be included on the requirement for landscaping edging to prevent any overlooking.

Condition 9 required details of a soft landscaping scheme to be submitted. An informative would be suitable to request further planting along boundaries for native species.

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

Time Limit for Commencement

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

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

                      i.         Drawing No.JDA 202-0755-LOCATION.001 Location Plan

                     ii.         Drawing No.JDA 2024-0755-SITE.001A Proposed Site Plan

                    iii.         Drawing No.JDA 2024-755-FLOORS-ELEVS.001A Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations

                   iv.         Drawing No.JDA 2024-0755-LIGHTING.001Proposed Lighting

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.   

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

Before the Development is Commenced

Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, a scheme relating to the survey of the land for contamination  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

Proposal: Change of use of outbuilding to single dwelling

Location: 1 Albert Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2EA

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

Proposal: Change of use of outbuilding to single dwelling

Location: 1 Albert Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2EA

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

Together with:

·       Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, National Planning Policy Framework and Stamford Neighbourhood Plan

·       No comments received from the Parish Council.

·       No comments received from LCC Highways and SuDS Support.

·       No comments received from Ward Councillors.

·       Comments received from Conservation Officer.

·       Comments received from Environment Agency.

·       No comments received from Peterborough City Council.

·       Comments received from Environmental Protection Services.

During question to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       Whether there was any parking proposed.

There was no additional parking proposed beyond the current position. The building currently could be lawfully occupied for ancillary residential accommodation; therefore, it was difficult to justify an increase in parking demand.

·       That the building was within close proximity to several car parks.

·       Whether Officer’s were satisfied with the flooding risks.

There had been no changes to the flooding risk as the dwelling would remain the same.

·       Concern was raised on the difference between an outbuilding and a dwelling of residence. It was further queried whether the proposal had building regulations for an outbuilding or dwelling.

The DM Manager clarified the change from an ancillary outbuilding to a dwelling would require the appropriate building regulations, this was a separate matter but could be an informative.

·       Clarification was sought around the flood risk and drainage in relation to whether the proposal met Environment Agency’s strict measurements.

Condition 3 required the finished floor levels to be completed in accordance with the flood risk assessment which specified measurements for finished floor levels.

Any advisories recommended by the Environment Agency would be provided and included on the decision notice.

·       Clarification was sought whether condition 4 removed permitted development rights.

The removal of permitted development rights meant the Applicant could not automatically add extensions or outbuildings without the need for an application to the Council.

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.         OS Location Plan as shown on Site Plan, Block Plan and OS Location Plan as Existing re. Drawing No.5 received 4 October 2024

ii.        Site Plan, Block Plan and OS Location Plan as Proposed re. Drawing No.7 received 4 October 2024

iii.       Proposed Elevations re. Drawing No.8 received 4 October 2024Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

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

Before the development is occupied  ...  view the full minutes text for item 114.

Proposal: Erection of 67 dwellings with associated vehicular access from Reedings Road and Owen Way, and associated public open space and infrastructure

Location: Land at Reedings Road, Barrowby

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

Proposal: Erection of 67 dwellings with associated vehicular access from Reedings Road and Owen Way, and associated public open space and infrastructure

Location: Land at Reedings Road, Barrowby

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

During question to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       One Member raised their disappointment on Lincolnshire County Council.

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

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 4 June 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, the programme of archaeological investigations shall have been completed in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation for Archaeological Evaluation Trenching (Lanpro) (June 2022), and a report submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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 to be 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 manged during the construction, and protection measures for any sustainable 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.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity, and to prevent flooding upstream or downstream of the application site.

Part M4(2) Dwellings

5)    Before any part of the development hereby permitted is commenced, a plan indicating the provision of 10% of the dwellings as being Accessible  ...  view the full minutes text for item 115.

There were none.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 16:14.