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Apologies for Absence: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor 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 Terry Aldridge had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Richard Cunnington and Councillor Ru Yarsley had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Dick Edginton 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 Robert Watson asked it be noted that with regards to Item 8 he was Ward Member and Co-ordinator for the action group of the project and would leave the Meeting during that item.
- Councillor Sam Kemp asked it be noted that with regards to Item 7 he was a resident of the village and would be speaking on this item, following which he would leave the room.
- Councillor Terry Taylor asked it be noted that with regards to Items 6, 9 and 10, he was a resident of Spilsby and a Town Councillor however would remain in the room with an open mind.
- Councillor Neil Jones asked it be noted that with regards to Item 5 he recognised the Objector.
- Councillors Terry Aldridge, 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 8 January 2026. Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th January 2026 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.
It was noted that Councillor Daniel McNally had offered his apologies for the Meeting. |
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Update from Planning Policy Committee Minutes: Councillor Terry Aldridge, Vice-Chairman of Planning Policy Committee, advised Members that there was no update. The next Planning Policy Committee meeting was scheduled to take place on 19 March 2026 with all Members welcome to attend.
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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, Lincs
Recommendation: Approve with 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 initially presented to the Planning Committee Meeting held on 4th December 2025, Minute No. 71 refers with a decision being deferred to enable amendments to the scheme in relation to layout of the lodges and provision of additional landscaping to the north, to address concerns raised. Those concerns related to issues of impact on amenity for the neighbouring dwelling to the north known as Oakridge House. An amended site layout plan was consequently provided showing 30 lodges as before but with the lodges towards the north of the site relocated. An amended landscaping scheme was also provided showing additional landscaping to the northern edge of the site.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
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 7 to 8 of the report refer.
Andrew Clover (Agent) spoke in support of the application.
Howard Watson spoke in objection to the application.
Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers. None were received.
Following which, the application was opened for debate.
- A Member requested some clarification on why access concerns raised in 2019 were no longer considered. The Development Management Lead Officer explained that the laws had not changed, but the site circumstances had. Appeal decisions had influenced officers’ approach to connectivity and distance from local settlements. He further advised Members that the Highway Authority had not raised an objection to the current proposal.
- Members noted that the applicant had implemented all requested amendments and were satisfied that the application complied with all relevant all policies.
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 1 Against 1 Abstention
RESOLVED:
That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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S/165/00287/24: 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: Gleeson Regeneration Ltd and Cyden Homes Ltd
Location: Land at Halton Road and Ashby Road, Spilsby
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions.
Officer: Andy Booth
Additional documents: Minutes: Application Type: Reserved Matters Application
Proposal: Reserved Matters application relating to the erection of 600 dwellings, 3no. pumping stations, 2no. electricity sub-stations, provision of open space, landscaping, infrastructure, attenuation ponds and construction of vehicular accesses, (outline planning permission ref no. S/165/2238/20 for the erection of up to 600 dwellings and a medical centre with provision of associated open space, landscaping and infrastructure, estate roads and cycle ways, granted 9th May, 2022).
Location: Land at Halton Road and Ashby Road, Spilsby
Applicant: Gleeson Regeneration Limited and Cyden Homes Limited
Members received a Reserved Matters Application relating to the erection of 600 dwellings, 3no. pumping stations, 2no. electricity sub-stations, provision of open space, landscaping, infrastructure, attenuation ponds and construction of vehicular accesses, (outline planning permission ref no. S/165/2238/20 for the erection of up to 600 dwellings and a medical centre with provision of associated open space, landscaping and infrastructure, estate roads and cycle ways, granted 9th May, 2022) at land at Halton Road and Ashby Road, Spilsby
The proposal was for a development of significant scale, on a Local Plan allocated site, being a major contributor to the strategic delivery of housing in the District.
The allocation and development of the site was important for enabling delivery of a much-needed new doctors’ surgery in the town.
Outline planning permission for the development of 600 dwellings was granted (with agreement from the Planning Committee) on 4th November 2021, Minute No. 45 refers, in advance of a s.106 obligation being secured for necessary mitigation measures (to be informed by a detailed viability appraisal) to enable on-going negotiations and to give confidence for on-going support and commitment to the business case for the delivery a new surgery for Spilsby. The Committee instruction was for the subsequent scheme detail to also be presented to the Planning Committee.
The proposal had also been subject to a notable level of interest. The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 1 to 6 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 27 to 35 of the report refer.
Matt Smith of MJ Gleeson and Martin Ingram of ARP Associates spoke in support of the application.
Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.
- A Member queried the affordable housing provision within the reserved matters application. The Member noted that although policy guidance ordinarily required 30% affordable housing, equating to approximately 180 dwellings, the figure had first been reduced to 100 and then ultimately to 45. Expressing concern for those residents who would consequently not have access to affordable homes, the Member queried whether any further enhancement of the affordable housing offer could be achieved. - In response, Mr Smith acknowledged the concerns raised and outlined the history ... view the full minutes text for item 89. |
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03494/25/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 Colin Adams
Location: Land off Hollengs Lane, Donington on Bain, Lincs
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions.
Officer: Kathryn White
Additional documents: Minutes: N.B. There was a short break at 11:20am to rectify an IT issue. The Meeting reconvened at 11:37am.
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Planning Permission - Erection of 5no. dwellings, excavation of land to form an attenuation basin and construction of vehicular and pedestrian accesses.
Location: Land off Hollengs Lane, Donington on Bain
Applicant: Mr Colin Adams
Members received an application for Full Planning Permission - Erection of 5no. dwellings, excavation of land to form an attenuation basin and construction of vehicular and pedestrian accesses at land off Hollengs Lane, Donington on Bain.
Due to the significant local objections and interest, the application was considered as appropriate to be determined by the Planning Committee.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 6 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 55 to 56 of the report refer.
Daniel Sharp (Lincs Design Consultancy) spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Sam Kemp (as a local resident) spoke in objection to the application.
Councillor Daniel Simpson spoke as Ward Member.
Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.
- A Member requested clarification from Mr Sharp regarding his earlier statement that the Parish Council supported the application, explaining that the documentation provided to the Committee did not express its support or opposition, but only provided factual information. Mr Sharp responded that the Parish Council had not objected to the proposal and had not formally consulted on it. He added that he and colleagues had met with the Parish Council to present the scheme. He apologised for any misunderstanding.
- A Member challenged Councillor Kemp’s assertion that the site lay within open countryside and commented that the site was very close to the village and in their view, nearly constituted infill. Councillor Kemp referred to the officer’s wording in the decision statement, which described unspoilt views to the west from two nearby bungalows. He stated that when standing on the site, it was clear that the area to the south contained no housing and that the nearby structure was an agricultural building, reinforcing his view that the land should be regarded as open countryside. He also described the hedgerow along the lane as a low, deciduous hawthorn hedge through which views were easily achievable, noting that the hedge was not in the applicant’s ownership and therefore could not provide mitigation.
- A Member queried where such housing should be located if not on sites such as the application site. Councillor Kemp responded that he considered development in certain valley?floor villages to be more appropriate, noting that those settlements had already expanded significantly over recent generations. He maintained that the proposal site was situated on the crest of a hill, forming ... view the full minutes text for item 90. |
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03594/25/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: Sis Pitches
Location: Playground Furlongs Road, Sutton on Sea, Lincs
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions.
Officer: Kathryn White
Additional documents: Minutes: N.B. Councillor Sam Kemp rejoined the Meeting at 12:18pm.
N.B. Having declared an interest for the following item, Councillor Robert Watson left the Meeting at 12:18pm.
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Planning Permission - Construction of a MUGA for football and rugby with associated fencing and floodlighting.
Location: Playground, Furlongs Road, Sutton on Sea
Applicant: Sis Pitches
Members received an application for Full Planning Permission - Construction of a MUGA for football and rugby with associated fencing and floodlighting at Playground, Furlongs Road, Sutton on Sea.
The application was presented to Committee in the interests of transparency as East Lindsey District Council owned the site.
The main planning issues were considered to be:
Members were referred to the additional information contained on pages 6 to 7 of the Supplementary Agenda.
Michelle Walker, Deputy Development Manager, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 77 to 78 of the report refer.
Mike Gallagher spoke in objection to the application.
Members were invited to ask questions.
- A Member queried what the outcome of the speaker’s straw poll had been. Mr Gallagher explained that he had been surprised by how many residents of the two nearby roads would be affected by both light pollution and noise. He further reported that they had knocked on nearly every door and of the fourteen households that responded, only two were opposed to the siting of the proposed pitch. Those two households considered the proposal to be inappropriate and more concerningly, they had been unaware that the project was still scheduled to proceed.
Mr Gallagher added that he had asked a local Councillor why the pitch had not been located in its originally proposed position near the Seaview Colonnade, where the existing tennis court was situated. Mr Gallagher reported that the Councillor had explained that the Colonnade was intended to remain a quiet area and that the pitch was considered more appropriate within a general sports zone. Mr Gallagher stated that he had found this explanation difficult to accept, given that residents of the two affected roads were largely seeking peace and quiet, with the area being predominantly one of retirement housing.
- Following a query as to whether the management of the site would improve were the site to be formally developed into a multi-use games area (MUGA), Mr Gallagher responded that he did not believe this would necessarily be the case. Mr Gallagher explained that a key issue would be identifying an organisation willing to manage the facility, noting that the Playing Fields Association had indicated that they did not wish to take on the responsibility, despite having been originally expected to administer bookings and oversee the associated online payment system. Mr Gallagher ... view the full minutes text for item 91. |
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03570/25/LBA: 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: East Lindsey District Council
Location: Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
Officer: Graeme Hyde
Additional documents: Minutes: N.B. Councillor Robert Watson rejoined the Meeting at 12:51pm.
N.B. Councillors Sam Kemp and Terry Knowles left the Meeting at 12:51pm.
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations to existing theatre to include an external escape route, first floor toilets, rainwater goods and part demolition of existing building.
Location: Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby
Applicant: East Lindsey District Council
Members received an application for a Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations to existing theatre to include an external escape route, first floor toilets, rainwater goods and part demolition of existing building at Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby.
Although the site was owned by the Spilsby Sessions House Charity (SSH) the application was made by East Lindsey District Council. As such, determination required Committee consideration in the interests of transparency of decision making.
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 95 to 97 of the report refer.
There were no speakers on this item.
Following which, the application was opened for debate.
- A Member commented that the improvements appeared positive and stated they looked forward to the building’s completion.
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 subject to conditions and Section 106 obligations was carried.
Vote: 9 In favour 0 Against 1 Abstention
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03809/25/LBA: 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: East Lindsey District Council
Location: Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby, Lincs
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
Officer: Graeme Hyde
Additional documents: Minutes: Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to existing theatre to replace the main hall ceiling in modern materials.
Location: Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby
Applicant: East Lindsey District Council
Members received an application for a Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations to existing theatre to include an external escape route, first floor toilets, rainwater goods and part demolition of existing building at Spilsby Theatre, Church Street, Spilsby.
Although the site was owned by the Spilsby Sessions House Charity (SSH) the application was made by East Lindsey District Council. As such, determination required Committee consideration in the interests of transparency of decision making.
Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 7 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 107 to 110 of the report refer.
There were no speakers on this item.
Following which, the application was opened for debate.
- A Member expressed strong support for the proposal, stating that the use of modern, safer and more readily available materials for internal, non-decorative structural components was both practical and appropriate. They further added that most theatre users would not be able to discern any difference once the ceiling was reinstated to its historic appearance.
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: 9 In favour 0 Against 1 Abstention
RESOLVED:
That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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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 5th March 2026. |