Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alex Hall and Daniel McNally.

It was noted that, in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor Richard Cunnington had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Ru Yarsley for this Meeting only.

At this point in the Meeting, Members were invited to disclose any relevant interests.  The following interests were disclosed:

·       Councillor Neil Jones asked it be noted that with regards to Item 6 he was Ward Member but would remain in the meeting with an open mind.

·       Councillors Dick Edginton, Stephen Eyre and Neil Jones asked it be noted that they were Members of the Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 July 2025.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 July 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Councillor Tom Ashton, Chairman of Planning Policy Committee provided Members with an update.  He advised that the status of the Local Plan remained uncertain as progress was dependent on the Government to come forward with its national policy updates and changes necessary to advance the plan review and associated local plan work.

Members were further informed that there was an ongoing issue with the housing targets resulting from the methodology used by the Government to calculate the targets, however this was being challenged by East Lindsey District Council together with a number of other Councils.  

It was also highlighted that should the Local Government Reorganisation progress, a new level of plan may need to be created with three or four Local Plans being merged into one. 

The Chairman of the Planning Policy Committee further informed Members that the second stage of the Grimsby to Walpole pylons project consultation had concluded and East Lindsey District Council had submitted a formal response.

S/122/00592/24: View the Plans and documents online, please click on the Application Number.  (Please note: If viewing as a pdf document, this hyperlink is not available).

Applicant:                          Mr W Tidd

Location:                           Land Rear of Meadow View Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting 

Recommendation:             Approval with Conditions

Officer:                             Andrew Booth

Application Type:            Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                         Planning Permission - Change of use of part of the existing building from agriculture to dog breeding (works commenced).

Location:                         Land rear of Meadow View Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting

Applicant:                        Mr W Tidd

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Change of

use of part of the existing building from agriculture to dog breeding (works

commenced) at land rear of Meadow View Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting.

The application was required to be determined at Planning Committee due to the significant level of public interest.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·       Principle of Development

·       Impact of the Development on the Amenity of the Neighbours

·       Visual Impact

·       Highway Safety and Capacity

·       Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecology

Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 1 to 5 of the Supplementary Agenda, including late additional objections that had been received along with officer comments and a letter of support from the local Ward Member, Councillor William Gray.

Andrew Booth, Development Management Lead Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 11 to 12 of the report refer.

Mr Charles Holt (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

Mr Mike Zehetmayr spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Eric Clark spoke on behalf of Minting and Gautby Parish Council.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-        Following a query in relation to how the dogs would be protected from the summer heat and whether a condition could be included to enforce this, Mr Holt advised Members that ventilators to improve the air flow were included in the plans, as requested by Environmental Health.  He further explained that the building would be insulated which would prevent some of the heat build-up and provide some protection for the dogs.

Following which, the application was opened for debate. 

-        A Member queried how the dogs would cope with being left in the building from 6pm to 8am, as per Officer Recommendation number 6, page 24 of the report refers and whether this was unreasonable.  The Development Management Lead Officer explained that the limitation of the housing condition was advised by the Environmental Health officer in relation to managing the noise issue. 

-        A Member commented on the mutual contradiction where the applicant was being asked to restrict the noise whilst also being asked to look at the welfare of the dogs, Paragraph 4.2, page 13 of the report refers.  The Deputy Development Manager explained that the kennels included outdoor runs and there was also an outside exercise area to be used with the dogs under supervision.

The Chairman explained that there were planning and licensing elements to the application and the Committee’s role was to determine the planning application.

-        A Member commented that the temporary accommodation already on site was not being used to help with the care and welfare of the dogs out of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

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Applicant:                          Mr K Armstrong

Location:                           Plot Adjacent to 4 Lindsey Way, Gipsey Bridge, Lincolnshire 

Recommendation:             Refusal

Officer:                             Sam Hallett

Application Type:            Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                         Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling with the construction of vehicular access.

Location:                         Plot Adjacent To 4 Lindsey Way, Gipsey Bridge

Applicant:                        Mr K Armstrong

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Erection of

a dwelling with the construction of vehicular access at the plot adjacent to 4

Lindsey Way, Gipsey Bridge.

The application was to be considered by Planning Committee due to the

overall level of public interest and the request from Councillor Tom Ashton to fully consider the sustainability credentials of the proposal mindful of flood risk concerns; consistency in decision making mindful of other planning committee decisions and the planning history of Lindsey Way.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·      Principle of residential development

·      Character and Amenity impacts

·      Technical issues

·      Planning History and other matters

Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 6 to 8 of the Supplementary Agenda.

Andrew Booth, Development Management Lead Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, page 29 of the report refers.

Mr Kevin Armstrong (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Liz Quiney spoke on behalf of Thornton Le Fen Parish Council.

Councillor Tom Ashton spoke as Ward Member.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-        In response to a Member’s query from a Member regarding sustainability and whether future planning policy changes would allow applications similar to Gipsey Bridge, Councillor Tom Ashton explained that this would largely depend on the Environment Agency’s efforts to protect the Lincolnshire coast, as well as the progression of hazard mapping. 

Following which, the application was opened for debate. 

-        A Member commented that the application was a flood risk and supported the officer recommendation.

Following which, the application was Proposed for refusal in line with officer recommendation.

At this point in the Meeting, the Development Management Lead Officer provided Members with guidance on the specifics of the application and the history of the site to support their decision making. 

Following which, the application was Proposed and Seconded for approval against officer recommendation.

-        A Member reminded the Committee of the importance of maintaining consistency in their planning decisions, noting that the site had been refused planning permission on multiple occasions since 1966.

Following which, the application was Seconded for refusal in line with officer recommendation.

-        A Member highlighted the reasons for supporting the approval of the application and referred to Paragraphs 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4, page 38 of the Agenda refers. 

-        A Member commented that the proposal constituted an infill development and emphasised that each application should be assessed on its’ own merit. 

Upon being put to the vote, the proposal for approval against officer recommendation including delegated authority to officers for appropriate conditions was carried.

Vote:         8 In favour            2 Against              0 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1).      The development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

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Applicant:                          East Lindsey District Council

Location:                           The Manor House, West Street, Alford 

Recommendation:             Approval with Conditions

Officer:                             Andrew Booth

Application Type:            Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                         Planning Permission - Section 73 application to vary condition no. 2 (approved plans) as previously imposed on planning permission reference N/003/00997/24 for the extension and alterations to existing coach house, which is within the curtilage of a listed building to provide a function room, provision of a canopy, workshop and alterations to the existing car park.

Location:                         The Manor House, West Street, Alford

Applicant:                        East Lindsey District Council

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Section 73

application to vary condition no. 2 (approved plans) as previously imposed on

planning permission reference N/003/00997/24 for the extension and

alterations to existing coach house, which is within the curtilage of a listed

building to provide a function room, provision of a canopy, workshop and

alterations to the existing car park at The Manor House, West Street, Alford.

It was an East Lindsey District Council application and was included on the agenda for reasons of transparency.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·        Impact on heritage assets

·        Impact on the street scene  

·        Impact on neighbouring amenity

Members received an update from Andrew Booth, Development Management Lead Officer, on the heritage situation before detailing site and surroundings information at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, page 41 of the Agenda pack refers.

There were no speakers on this application.

Following which, the application was opened for debate.  No comments or questions were received. 

Following which, the application was Proposed and Seconded for approval in line with officer recommendation

Upon being put to the vote, the proposal for approval in line with officer recommendation was carried.

Vote:         10 In favour            0 Against              0 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1).      The development hereby permitted shall begin not later 06th October 2027.

Reason: As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2).      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings and other documents, and any drawings approved subsequently in writing by the Local Planning Authority pursuant to any conditions on this decision letter.

Dwg No. 2011_G Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 1002_R Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 2010_N Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 1003 Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 2101_E Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 2104_A Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 2012_C Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Dwg No. 1001 Received by the LPA 15th April 2025.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3).      No development shall take place until a written scheme of archaeological investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This scheme should include the following:

1. An  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

The Delegated Decisions were noted.

The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 4 September 2025.