Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Paul Fellows, Harrish Bisnauthsing, Patsy Ellis, Mark Whittington, Charmaine Morgan and Gloria Johnson.

Councillor Max Sawyer substituted for Councillor Harrish Bisnauthsing.

Councillor Tim Harrison declared an interest on application S25/1910, he would not participate in the debate and vote.

The minutes of the meeting held on 27 November 2025 were proposed, seconded and AGREED as a correct record.

Councillor Sarah Trotter made the following declaration in relation to application S25/1301, which was heard at the meeting held on 27 November 2025:

‘In respect of obscure glazing to a window that had been conditioned by the Committee in June 2025. The Applicant had led the Committee to believe that Councillor Sarah Trotter was in support of the window not being obscurely glazed, however, this was not the case. Councillor Sarah Trotter had merely stated she could not see the neighbours garden seating area’.

Proposal: Proposed residential development to create up to 9no dwellinghouses (outline planning permission with all matters reserved)

Location: Thaddeus Farm, Main Street, Marston

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

Proposal: Proposed residential development to create up to 9no dwellinghouses (outline planning permission with all matters reserved)

Location: Thaddeus Farm, Main Street, Marston

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Against                                                                          Ian Robinson

                                                                                      Heather Cotton

Agent                                                                            Mike Sibthorpe

Together with:

·       Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011 – 2036, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Supplementary Planning Document.

·       Comments received from Anglian Water Services.

·       Comments received from Environment Agency.

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

·       Comments received from LCC Highways & SuDS.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

·       Comments received from Marston Parish Council.

The following comments were made by the public speakers:

·       A speaker who lived adjacent to the site felt as if their privacy would be directly impacted.

·       Concern was raised on noise and light pollution.

·       It was felt the site of 9 dwellings would be excessive in size for the nature of the village and amenities such as the shop and school.

·       Concern was raised on Highways and accidents that had previously taken place within the vicinity of the site.

·       That the scale of the proposal was too large for the village.

·       There had been no height or position of the houses proposed as part of the application.

·       Further concern was raised on construction traffic alongside noise and dust particles.

·       The agent ensured the Committee that the application comprised of an appropriate development plan.

·       That the proposal would provide a positive contribution to the street scene and the entrance to the site would enhance character and appearance of the area.

·       That the application was in keeping with the Council’s Local Plan and the 5-year housing supply.

·       It was confirmed certain scope would be implemented to protect local amenities.

·       Scale and numbers of houses would be addressed at reserved matters stage.

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

·       Whether there was noise pollution on the site at present, as it was being used agriculturally.

The Public Speaker noted the land had not been used agriculturally in years, however, a low hum from vehicles on the A1 could be heard from his property, at present.

·       Clarification was sought on whether objectors would prefer a smaller scale of the site, less dwellings or properties with lower storeys.

The Public Speaker would prefer the site to compose of less dwellings with lower storey properties. It was felt his property and the proposed would have direct ‘window to window’ view.

·       Whether there were any problems with drainage on the site at present.

The Public Speaker clarified the site became flooded following heavy rainfall. The drains were cleaned annually; however, they still became blocked.

It was confirmed the site was vacant due to the farmer becoming retired.

·       Clarification was sought on whether the applicant would consider reducing the scale of the site to a lower number of properties.

The agent confirmed scaling of the site would be considered at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71.

Proposal: Proposed residential dwelling and stable with car port and associated landscaping

Location: Land between Witham Grange and Cleeve Acre, Witham on the Hill

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

Proposal: Proposed residential dwelling and stable with car port and associated landscaping

Location: Land between Witham Grange and Cleeve Acre

Witham on the Hill

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Witham on the Hill Parish Council             Mr Charles Henrique (Chairman)

Against                                                       Mike Sibthorpe

Applicant and Agent                                  Simon Thompson & Michael Orridge

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document and National Planning Policy Framework.

·       Comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection.

·       Comments received from Cadent Gas.

·       Comments received from Anglian Water.

·       Comments received from Witham on the Hill Parish Council.

·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

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

The following comments were made by the public speaker:

·       The Parish Council provided their objections to the application as they felt as if the proposed application had not changed from the previously effused application.

·       It was noted the land was not owned by the applicant.

·       Concern was raised that the application may encourage further development, which the Parish Council objected to.

·       That the previous application was refused on policy grounds being located outside the main built-up part of the village.

·       That the application proposed was around 50² metres larger and 11 metres wider than the previously refused dwelling. However, the proposed height was lower, but the overall massing of the building had increased.

·       Concern was raised around the loss of the footpath if the development was approved.

·       The Applicant informed the Committee their intention was to emulate the historic design character of the village.

·       It was noted that there had been no objections from Highways.

·       That the dwelling was in a well contained edge of village location and sat between 2 existing dwellings.

·       The site would implement air source heat pumps and EV charging points where necessary.

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

·       Clarification was sought around a neighbouring property (Clear Acre) that had previously been refused planning permission on the request the height was raised.

·       Members sought further clarification on comments made by the speaker around the accessibility of the site. 

(Councillor Vanessa Smith joined the meeting at 14:09, however, did not participate in the debate or vote for this application).

·       A query was raised on why the speaker felt a precedent would be set on further development. It was noted the statement from the Parish Council stated the site was an ‘infill’ site between existing properties.

The Public Speaker felt the precedent would be set due to the land being greenfield and being protected by planning policies. It was felt there was no demonstrable need for development and the approval for this application would potentially encourage further applications to be brought forward.

·       One Member queried the concerns raised from neighbours in relation to the stables on the proposed site.

The stable building was within proximity to the boundary of a neighbouring property (Witham Grange).

·       In relation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 72.

Proposal: Installation of externally illuminated hanging sign

Location: 6 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6PN

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT advertisement consent, subject to conditions

Proposal: Installation of externally illuminated hanging sign

Location: 6 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6PN

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT advertisement consent, subject to conditions

Together with:

·       Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011 – 2036 and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

·       There were no representations received.

(Councillor Tim Harrison declared an interest and left the meeting).

(Councillor Vanessa Smith joined the meeting).

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

·       A query was raised on whether there were any other illuminated signs within the area of Grantham.

The Planning Officer clarified the adjacent building to the right of the site (Bierkeller), had an illuminated sign.

·       It was queried whether policy relating to Conservation Areas requested no external lighting. Concern was raised that this could set a precent for other businesses within Conservation Areas.

Within Council policy, illumination was discouraged, however, not ruled out within the shopfront design guide.

Final decision

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

Approved Plans

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

i.         Location Plan Finger Sign - dwg no. 205S P01 - received 09/10/25

ii.        Site Plan Finger Sign - dwg no. 205S P02 - received 09/10/25

iii.       External Sign Plan - dwg no. 205S P03 - received 09/10/25

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this consent.

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

Ongoing Conditions

2          The In the hours after sunset and until sunrise, the advertisement display luminance shall be no greater than 200cd/m2. The lighting shall be static and non-blinking/flashing.

Reason: In the interests of amenity, public safety and in order to retain effective planning control

There were none.

The meeting was closed at 15:28.