Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alex Hall and Kate Marnoch.

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 Daniel Simpson had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Ru Yarsley and Councillor Carleen Dickinson had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Steve McMillan for this Meeting only.

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

• Councillor Daniel Simpson asked it be noted that in relation to Item 5 he was a member on the Invest East Lindsey Scrutiny Panel.

• Councillor Daniel McNally asked it be noted that in relation to Item 5 he was the County Council representative for Tetney, however he remained of an open mind.  

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

Following which, the Chairman read out a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee with regards to Item 5 which was an application made on behalf of the Council as applicant and landowner.  He commented that it would not affect how the Committee determined the application and advised that all Members had been trained and were open minded to determining the application.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 July 2024.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 July 2024 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Members were advised that there was no update for this item.

N/178/02377/23: 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 A Fisher

Location:                       Land at Humberston Road, Tetney

Recommendation:           Approval with Conditions

Officer:                          Graeme Hyde

Application Type:         Outline Planning Permission

Proposal:                     Outline erection of up to 34no. dwellings.

Location:                      LAND AT, HUMBERSTON ROAD, TETNEY

Applicant:                    Mr A Fisher

Members received an application for Outline Planning Permission – Outline

erection of up to 34no. dwellings at land at Humberston Road, Tetney.

The site owner and applicant of the site was East Lindsey District Council and

therefore in the interest of transparency in the decision making process,

determination by Committee process was required. 

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·       The Principle of Development.

·       Design and impact on character of the area.

·       The Impact of Neighbouring Residential Properties.

·       Access/Highway Matters.

·       Drainage.

·       Biodiversity.

·       Contributions.

Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 1 of the Supplementary Agenda.

Graeme Hyde, Senior Planning Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 13 to 14 of the report refer.

Mr Ricky Newton (Architect) spoke in support of the application.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speaker.

-      A Member highlighted the neighbours’ letters detailed at Paragraph 4.18 of the report which outlined concerns relating to 14 dwellings in the flood risk zone and contradicted Paragraph 7.16 of the report whereby it stated that there would be no dwellings in that area.

Mr Newton advised that the site was split between Flood Zones 1 and 2 and included an attenuation pond.  There were also some dwellings located in Zone 2 but consideration was given to the entire site and as an Exceptions Test was not required, Zone 2 was considered the better location.

-      Further to a query whether there were 14 dwellings in the Flood Zone planned, Mr Newton responded that he could not confirm this.

-     When asked whether he agreed with the S106 Agreements for the NHS and school provision, Paragraphs 7.29 and 7.31 of the report refer, Mr Newton confirmed that both he and the applicant agreed with the detail set out in the agreements.

-      Following a query with regards to the maintenance of the pond area, Mr Newton advised Members that this would be offered to Anglian Water for adoption.   Historically this was something they would accept and they would take on the liability for this area.

-      A Member queried whether the new dwellings would include solar panels on the roofing.  Mr Newton responded that current building regulations would have to be complied with, however there was no current requirement for this.

-      Following a query on the ownership and access to the undeveloped area on the map, Mr Newton advised that he was unsure who owned it.  However, the application had been designed to include a leg which would open up the area and as required by Highways, any adopted roads would need to go up to the boundaries to prevent ransom strips.

Following which, the application was opened for debate.

-     Following a request for further clarification relating to the Flood Risk  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

S/195/02091/23: 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:                      C W Parker (Wainfleet) Limited

Location:                       Land off Boston Road, Wainfleet St Mary

Recommendation:           Approval with Conditions

Officer:                          Stephanie Watson (Andy Booth)

Application Type:         Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                     Planning Permission - Erection of 5no. dwellings with the creation of internal roads, including the demolition of existing agricultural buildings.

Location:                      LAND OFF, BOSTON ROAD, WAINFLEET ST MARY

Applicant:                    C W Parker (Wainfleet) Limited

Members received an application for Full Planning Permission – Erection of

5no. dwellings with the creation of internal roads, including the demolition

of existing agricultural buildings at land off Boston Road, Wainfleet St

Mary.

The proposed development would constitute a departure from the

development plan for the district and was recommended for

approval.  It was therefore required to be determined by the

Planning Committee.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·     The principle of development.

·     Impact on the character of the area.

·     Impact on residential amenity.

·     Drainage and Flood Risk.

·     Ecology.

·     Contamination.

·     Highways Safety.

·     Biodiversity and Net Gain.

·     The Planning Balance.

Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 2 to 3 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 33 to 34 of the report refer.

There were no speakers on this application.

Following which, the application was opened for debate and Members were invited to put their comments and questions forward. 

-      A Member commented that the application was better designed than previous similar applications as a Class Q planning exemption was not required. 

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

-      Further to a query whether the open front barn was to be converted, the Planning Officer advised Members that this would be demolished.  The Development Management Lead Officer explained that he was content that the Class Q fallback position would allow for the conversion of 5 dwellings.

-      A Member considered that the application should be refused on the grounds of flood risk, open countryside and could see very little betterment from the proposal.

-      A Member queried how much of the current building would be retained for Class Q.  The Development Management Lead Officer explained the planning balance to Members, referring them to Paragraphs 7.45 to 7.49, page 43 of the report refers.

-      A Member commented that the proposed application was a disappointment, however considered that the building was in an open rural area and on a good site in a desirable location.  He was of the opinion that the plot would be better suited to 3 well designed houses which would enjoy the area with a natural border of trees benefiting from less traffic movement, noise and lighting resulting in a lesser impact on the area.

-      A Member raised further concerns around the foul water drainage and queried whether the drainage currently in place was able to cope with 5 dwellings.  The Development Management Lead Officer referred Members to Paragraph 7.29 of the report which confirmed how this would be dealt with and assured Members that there was a condition in place  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

The Appeals Decided were noted.

The Delegated Decisions were noted.

The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 5 September 2024.