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Apologies for Absence: Minutes: 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 Ru Yarsley had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Sam Kemp for this Meeting only.
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Disclosure of Interests (if any): Minutes: At this point in the Meeting, Members were invited to disclose any relevant interests. The following interests were disclosed:
- Councillor Ru Yarsley asked it be noted that with regards to Item 5 she was Ward Member and would leave the Meeting during that item.
- Councillor Neil Jones asked it be noted, that in relation to Item 8 he knew the applicant, however he remained of an open mind.
- Councillors Dick Edginton, Stephen Eyre, Alex Hall, Neil Jones, Daniel McNally and Ru Yarsley asked it be noted that they were Members of the local internal drainage boards.
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To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 6 November 2025. Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting held on 6th November 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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Update from Planning Policy Committee Minutes: Councillor Terry Aldridge, Vice Chairman of Planning Policy Committee, advised Members that on Thursday 20th November 2025, a workshop on greater energy efficiency and energy regeneration had taken place instead of the programmed Planning Policy Committee Meeting.
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S/216/01812/24: 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: Ms G McMurray
Location: Land West of B1202, Wragby Road, Wragby
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions & S106
Officer: Kathryn White
Additional documents: Minutes: N.B. Having declared an interest for the following item, Councillor Ru Yarsley left the Meeting at 10:35am.
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Erection of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility with office, access and associated infrastructure.
Location: Land West of B1202, Wragby Road, Wragby
Applicant: Ms G McMurray
Members received an application for Full Planning Permission - Erection of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility with office, access and associated infrastructure at land West of B1202, Wragby Road, Wragby.
The application had been the subject of a significant number of representations and was therefore considered appropriate for determination by the Planning Committee.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 1 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 11 to 16 of the report refer.
Mr Philipp Lukas (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.
Members were invited to put their questions to the speaker.
- A Member queried the destination and use of captured carbon dioxide, to which Mr Lukas confirmed the initial use would be in food and agriculture sectors.
- A Member further queried how much bio methane would be generated from the plant. Mr Lukas informed Members that it would generate around 150 terawatt-hours, the equivalent of supplying electricity to 35,000 homes.
- Concerns were raised about proximity to Wragby village, however Mr Lukas stated it was comparable to other operational sites.
- Following a query with regards to how the public right of way would be maintained, Mr Lukas confirmed that there would be no change to the public right of way and signage and safe crossing provision would be put in place.
- In response to a query on the installation of a pipeline from Wragby to the proposed carbon capture site in Theddlethorpe, Mr Lukas informed Members that the carbon dioxide would be shipped in liquid form and would generate 1 to 1.5 lorry loads per day.
- A Member queried how the liquid would be transferred to the lorries. Mr Lukas advised that field transfer trailers would be used for this purpose.
Following which, the application was opened for debate.
N.B. Councillor Daniel McNally left the Meeting at 10:49am.
- Members discussed haulage hours and requested clarification on the proposed 9pm cut-off for deliveries. Officers confirmed a Delivery Management Plan would address that concern, as detailed at page 1 of the Supplementary Agenda.
Following which, the application was Proposed for approval in line with officer recommendation.
- Members expressed support for the application, noting alignment with national energy policy and local economic benefits.
Following which, the application was Seconded for approval in line with officer recommendation.
Upon being put to the vote, the proposal ... view the full minutes text for item 68. |
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02594/25/OUT: 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: Gladman Developments Ltd and St Andrews Healthcare
Location: Land West of Tothby Close, Alford
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions & S106
Officer: Lindsey Stuart
Additional documents: Minutes: N.B. Councillors Ru Yarsley and Daniel McNally returned to the Meeting at 10:55am.
Application Type: Outline Planning Permission
Proposal: Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for means of access) for the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDs) and associated infrastructure.
Location: Land West of Tothby Close, Alford.
Applicant: Gladman Developments Ltd and St Andrew’s Healthcare
Members received an application for Outline Planning Permission (with all matters reserved except for means of access) for the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDs) and associated infrastructure at land West of Tothby Close, Alford.
A previous application for a similar scheme at the site was refused by Planning Committee on 6th December 2018, Minute No 86 refers and the application was recommended for approval.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 1 to 3 of the Supplementary Agenda.
N.B There was a short break at 10:57am to rectify an IT issue. The Meeting recommenced at 11:01am.
Lindsey Stuart, Principal Planning Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 51 to 52 of the report refer.
Peter Fawcett (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.
Dr Lynnette Pryke spoke on behalf of Alford Town Council. Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers. - A Member queried whether there was a high demand for housing in Alford. Dr Pryke confirmed that there was and requested that preference for the housing was given to those with a local connection to Alford.
- A Member commented that the play area would be better placed in the centre of the development. Mr Fawcett responded that the layout would be considered during the reserved matter stage.
Following which, the application was opened for debate. - A Member queried whether local connection criteria could be applied to affordable housing. The Development Management Lead Officer confirmed that this could be secured through the legal agreement.
- Following a concern regarding the NHS contributions and the distance of the proposed surgeries from Alford, the Principal Planning Officer informed Members that the NHS had been consulted and had chosen a wider area so that the contribution would not be lost.
Following which, the application was Proposed and Seconded for approval in line with officer recommendation.
- Concerns were raised about traffic impact and flood risk. The Principal Planning Officer advised that assessments had been undertaken, and mitigation measures proposed.
Upon being put to the vote, the ... view the full minutes text for item 69. |
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03149/25/OUT: 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 & Mrs P Cash
Location: Land Adjacent to William Lovell Church of England Academy, Main Road, Stickney
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions & S106
Officer: Lindsey Stuart
Additional documents: Minutes: Application Type: Outline Planning Permission
Proposal: Outline erection of 46no. dwellings (with site layout and means of access to be considered).
Location: Land Adjacent to William Lovell Church of England Academy, Main Road, Stickney.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs P Cash
Members were advised that this item had been withdrawn from the Agenda.
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02819/25/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: Seaside Leisure Parks Ltd
Location: Land Adjacent Sanctuary, Croft Lane, Croft
Recommendation: Approval Subject to Conditions
Officer: Stephanie Watson
Additional documents: Minutes: Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Change of use of land for the siting of holiday lodges, erection of a cycle store, excavation of land to provide a commercial fishing pond with the construction of a vehicular access, access gates, internal access roads and bin store.
Location: Land Adjacent Sanctuary, Croft Lane, Croft
Applicant: Seaside Leisure Parks Ltd
Members received an application for Full Planning Permission - change of use of land for the siting of holiday lodges, erection of a cycle store, excavation of land to provide a commercial fishing pond with the construction of a vehicular access, access gates, internal access roads and bin store at land adjacent Sanctuary, Croft Lane, Croft.
The application was considered appropriate for Committee consideration due to the planning history of the site. A similar proposal was refused permission by the Council’s Planning Committee on 5th September 2019, Minute No 43 refers. The application proposed a larger scale of development but was recommended for approval.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 4 to 5 of the Supplementary Agenda.
Stephanie Watson, Planning Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 101 to 102 of the report refer.
Mr Andrew Clover (Agent) spoke in support of the application.
Mr Howard Watson spoke in objection to the application.
Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.
- A Member queried the lack of a noise management officer residing on site when the proposal was so close to a neighbouring property.
Mr Clover advised that a proposal for a dwelling onsite would not be possible due to the policy on flood risk. He further advised that the applicant lived close by and would act as a noise officer.
- A Member sought clarification on distances between the nearest lodge and the neighbouring property. Mr Watson advised Members that the site was approximately 25m from his front door. He further explained that the site would ruin his garden and the lifestyle that he and his wife enjoyed from living in that property.
- Following a query on whether any discussion had occurred between the applicant and Mr Watson on the location of the lodges, Mr Clover confirmed that there had been no direct discussion but that the applicant had tried to be as considerate as they could be with the placement of the lodges.
- A Member queried what the plan was for the foul water system as it was placed too far from the sewer. Mr Clover advised Members that it was not always straight forward to connect to the mains, therefore there would be a package treatment system on the site.
- A Member made reference to the previous application for the site in 2019 and the fact that it was refused, in ... view the full minutes text for item 71. |
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S/086/01357/24: 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 T Strawson
Location: Land at Greystones, Lincoln Road, Horncastle
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions & S106
Officer: Kathryn White & Andy Booth
Additional documents: Minutes: Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Erection of 29no. dwellings with associated garages on the site of an existing dwelling and commercial building which are to be demolished.
Location: Land at Greystones, Lincoln Road, Horncastle
Applicant: Mr T Strawson
Members received an application for Full Planning Permission - erection of 29no. dwellings with associated garages on the site of an existing dwelling and commercial building which are to be demolished at land at Greystones, Lincoln Road, Horncastle.
The application was referred to Committee to consider the planning balance given the viability position and the mitigation requirements for the development.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
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 123 to 124 of the report refer.
Members were referred to the information contained on pages 5 to 12 of the Supplementary Agenda.
There were no speakers on this item.
Following which, the application was opened for debate.
- Members welcomed the redevelopment of a derelict site and noted the reduction in dwelling numbers from a previous scheme.
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: 11 In favour 0 Against 1 Abstention
RESOLVED:
That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Appeals Decided: Minutes: The Appeals Decided were noted.
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Delegated Decisions: Minutes: The Delegated Decisions were noted.
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Date of Next Meeting: Minutes: The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 8th January 2026.
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