Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alex Hall and Neil Jones.

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:

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

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 August 2025.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 August 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Verbal report

Councillor Terry Aldridge, Vice-Chairman of Planning Policy Committee, advised Members that there was no update. 

To seek confirmation (with modification) of a Tree Preservation Order.

Members received a report from Andrew Booth, Development Management Lead Officer, which enabled them to consider whether a temporary Tree Preservation Order (TPO), in the village of Holton Le Clay, should be confirmed with modification (made permanent).

The Development Management Lead Officer referred Members of the Committee to the presentation which displayed the plan and images of the tree.

The Development Management Lead Officer recommended to Committee that the TPO should be made permanent.

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

Upon being put to the vote in line with the officer recommendation, that the TPO be confirmed with modification, Members voted as follows:

Vote:            11 in favour,            0 Against,     0 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That the Pinfold Lane, Holton Le Clay 2025 (85.10) Tree Preservation Order be confirmed with modification.

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:                           Longlands Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting, LN9 5NR 

Recommendation:             Approval with Conditions

Officer:                             Andrew Booth

N.B. Councillors Sam Kemp, Terry Knowles and Daniel McNally left the Meeting at 11:36am. 

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:                 Longlands Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting, LN9 5NR

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 Longlands Farm, Lodge Lane, Minting, LN9 5NR.

The application was previously presented to the Council's August planning committee whereby it was deferred to enable a site visit for purposes of reviewing the site circumstances and context. The report had been updated to reflect the details contained in the Supplementary Agenda from the previous committee, along with further objections received after the date of the last committee meeting. It was noted that the address of the site had been updated since the last committee meeting to better reflect the location of the site and remove reference to an unrelated property.

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 2 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, pages 23 to 24 of the report refer.

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

Ms Bini Pitwell spoke in objection to the application.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-         Following a query from a Member regarding the dogs being kept in the sheds overnight and having to use their living area as a toilet, Mr Holt addressed the issue and advised Members that the area would be well saw-dusted which was usual practice in animal farming and would be monitored regularly by the RSPCA and the vet.  Mr Holt assured Members that the applicant would adhere to any recommendations and regulations.

-         When queried how the application could be considered as farm diversification, Mr Holt explained that he was not involved in the business in the first instance and did not know which animals were there first, however confirmed that the property had been purchased as a farm. 

Following which, the application was opened for debate. 

-         A Member queried which policy Ms Pitwell had referred to when addressing the Committee. The Deputy Development Manager advised Members that it was policy SP10 - Design.

-         In response to a query on the specific location of the area for new owners taking delivery of the animals, the Development Management Lead Officer explained that not all of the land  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

S/090/01044/24: 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:                          Butlins Skyline Limited

Location:                           Land West of Butlins Skegness, Skegness Road, Ingoldmells 

Recommendation:             Approval with Conditions Subject to S106

Officer:                             Andrew Booth

Application Type:     Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                Planning Permission - Outline application for the construction (in phases) of hardstanding bases for the siting of static caravans (including decking), erection of central facilities building(s), car parking, internal access roads, cycleways/footpaths, landscaping, water features and above and below ground infrastructure for holiday use (with means of access to be considered).

Location:                 Land West of Butlins, Skegness Road, Ingoldmells

Applicant:                Butlins Skyline Limited

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Outline

application for the construction (in phases) of hardstanding bases for the

siting of static caravans (including decking), erection of central facilities

building(s), car parking, internal access roads, cycleways/footpaths,

landscaping, water features and above and below ground infrastructure

for holiday use (with means of access to be considered) at land West of

Butlins, Skegness Road, Ingoldmells.

The application was presented to the Planning Committee for consideration due to the significant scale of the proposal and to enable careful consideration of potential S106 obligation requirements.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

•         The Principle of Development;

•         Impact on the Character and Appearance of the area; Impact on Amenity;

•         Highway Safety and Parking Provision;

•         Biodiversity and Landscaping;

•         Flood Risk; and

•         Other matters including requirement for planning obligations.

Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 3 to 5 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, pages 43 to 46 of the report refer.

Ms Hannah Whitney (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-         A Member queried what measures would be implemented to ensure a greener future, noting that the proposed development of 400 caravans would require substantial energy resources.

In response, Ms Whitney advised Members that there would be a detailed sustainability statement to include any reserved matters applications and confirmed that provisions for EV charging points and photovoltaic (PV) solar panels were included in the outline strategy.

-         Following a concern relating to an additional burden on the NHS, Ms Whitney confirmed that the NHS had raised no concerns due to the seasonal nature of use. 

-         In response to a Member querying whether the processes carried out by Anglian Water were still relevant and accurate, Ms Whitney informed Members that the odour assessment from the nearby sewage works had been deemed acceptable.

-         A Member sought clarification regarding the types of accommodation proposed on the site and whether there would be lodges or caravans included.  Ms Whitney responded that a mix of unit types was likely to be provided.

-         A Member further queried how many car parking spaces would be allocated per unit.  Ms Whitney responded that providing a high-quality experience was important for Butlins, Skegness and that each unit would have two dedicated parking spaces.  In addition to those two spaces, there would also be general  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

02076/25/FUL: 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 S Benson

Location:                           25 Southlands Avenue, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8EW 

Recommendation:             Approval with Conditions

Officer:                             Stephanie Watson

Application Type:     Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                Planning Permission – Alterations to existing dwelling.

Location:                 25 Southlands Avenue, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8EW

Applicant:                Mr S Benson

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Alterations

to existing dwelling at 25 Southlands Avenue, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8EW.

The application was presented to the Planning Committee as a

consequence of the recent planning history for the site including

enforcement considerations, local objection and informal representation

from the local Ward Member. 

The main planning issues were considered to be:

•         Impact on the character of the area

•         Impact on residential amenity

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 65 to 66 of the report refer.

Mr Neville Burnett spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders spoke as Ward Member.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.  None were received.

Following which, the application was opened for debate. 

-         A Member expressed concern that the side extension had not been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and that the design was out of keeping with the character of the area.  Following which it was proposed for refusal under SP10 – Design.

The Development Management Lead Officer advised that the planning permission granted in 2023 was broadly similar to the scheme now being considered in terms of footprint and two storey scale.  

-         A Member further queried whether the 2023 planning approval related to a rear or side extension.  The Development Management Lead Officer confirmed that the approved   extension was positioned to the rear of the property and also extended out to the side, occupying a similar footprint.  However the height had not been implemented in accordance with the approved plans.

Following which, the application was Proposed for refusal against officer recommendation.

At this point in the Meeting, the Development Management Lead Officer provided clarification to Members regarding the roof design, noting the revised proposal for a pitched roof and a reduction in overall massing.

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

-         Members further commented on the overbearing design and the impact that the extension’s side door had on the neighbouring property.

Following which, the application was Seconded for refusal against officer recommendation.

-         A Member observed that the primary distinction between the original and current application was that the revised roof design was now more in keeping with the character of the original building.

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

Upon being put to the vote, the proposal for refusal against officer recommendation was as follows:

Vote:             2 In favour               8 Against                 1 Abstention

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

Vote:            7 In Favour             2 Against                2 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1).      The development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

The Delegated Decisions were noted.

The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 2 October 2025.