DRAFT PTC 3 February 2026 Minutes
The Minutes of the Planning & Transport Committee meeting held on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 7.00pm at the Institute.
Present Councillors: Burdock, Rose, Shinkins-Hoppe, Smith and Stevens.
The Minutes were taken by the Assistant Clerk Louise Brown.
81.26 To receive apologies of absence.
Apologies were received from Councillors Bowell and Gilbert.
82.26 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
None were received.
83.26 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 December 2025.
The Minutes were agreed as a true representation and signed.
84.26 To receive reports from the Clerk.
Councillors viewed the appendices provided advising:
Previous planning applications from FC
Application No: S25/2302
Applicant: Mr Kev Crapper
Proposal: Erection of new garage.
Location: Grain Barn, Hall Meadow Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8SG
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/2334
Applicant: Mr Peter Griffiths
Proposal: Section 73 application to vary planning conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3(external elevations) of planning permission S25/0603 - (Raising eaves height of existing cottage)
Location: 45 Horsegate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EW
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/2366
Applicant: Mr Robert Golland
Proposal: Erection of a free-range egg production unit with associated infrastructure
Location: Land At Stowgate Fen Road North, Deeping St Nicholas, Spalding, PE11 3DP
DSJPC: No objections
Council approved permission for The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan to support the South Kesteven Draft Design Code Testing and Engagement Phase 11.
Council resolved to support relocation of bus shelters from south side of Spalding Road opposite 61 Spalding Road, to opposite no 4 Braeburn on the south side of the road. Furthermore, a new shelter is to be proposed for the north side of Spalding Road, opposite no 44 Spalding Road. Council are to remind LCC to approach the Welland and Deeping Internal Drainage Board for permissions. LCC are to take these improvements forward.
Council resolved to remove two obsolete bus shelters, one situated opposite 99 Spalding Road and one at the north end of Broadgate Lane. Two other obsolete bus shelters are to have signs advising that the bus shelter is no longer active for buses, but available for a rest stop. A contractor was instructed to prepare the signs and these have now been installed.
The Parish Council have received an email from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership offering an archer survey held along Linchfield Road.
Councillors viewed the appendices related to this and discussed the speeds and volume advised by the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP). Councillors are interested in trying to see if signage could be improved and a footpath continuing northwards along Linchfield Road. It was also considered to approach the LRSP, to see if they would allow the speed indicator device on its rotation, to be situated in a different place along Eastgate instead of Casey’s Corner. Further use of 30mph stickers were reviewed, and the Assistant Clerk is to advise what was spent on the original purchase of these stickers for Cllr Stevens information. Cllr Smith is to speak to District and County Councillor Dilks in regards to these considerations.
RECOMMEND to Full Council to review road safety on Linchfield Road and elsewhere in the community.
The new post has been installed along Linchfield Road to hold our solar Speed Indicator Device. The Speed Indicator Device has now been returned to the manufacturer to be converted to a solar device.
The Assistant Clerk responded to the Meridian Solar Farm additional targeted consultation (brought to Full Council in January 2026), reiterating the previous response: Further to Deeping St James Parish Council’s response dated 19th May 2025 and 14th October 2025; Deeping St James Parish Council would like to continue to object to this proposal at land north of Crowland and east of Spalding, due to loss of high-quality arable land.
The Assistant Clerk informed the Councillors about an invite to Lincolnshire County Council Planning Committee meeting being held on Monday 9th February 2026 at the County Offices in Lincoln, with reference to planning application S23/1978 Thetford House Farm, Baston. Councillors concluded that we had responded to this planning application previously and there was no more that could be added.
85.26 To receive and consider the following Planning Applications and put forward recommendations to the next Council Meeting, or make decisions in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers:
None received.
86.26 SKDC Local Development Scheme 2026-2029
Councillors noted that this is to be available in the Autumn.
87.26 Invite to a meeting with persimmon homes
Councillors were encouraged to attend an exhibition event by Persimmon/Charles Church if they are able; to hear what the developers are sharing with community, concerning land west of Peterborough Road, Market Deeping. Councillors were encouraged to share any views they may have on the development once they had viewed the exhibition.
88.26 Peterborough Local Plan Public Consultation – Alternative Site Option
Peterborough City Council are consulting on using Land at West Wittering for the emerging Peterborough Local Plan, to achieve government housing requirements as an alternative to Caistor and Ailsworth. Deeping St James Parish Council note this.
89.26 To receive information re National Planning Policy Framework – proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system.
Councillors were informed that the draft is out for consideration and should be adopted in Summer The new NPPF will introduce new decision-making policies that, when finally published, we will need to make reference to.
90.26 To receive an update from The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan (NP)
The NP team are looking to employ a consultant for the next stage in development of the Neighbourhood Plan, furthermore they are looking for a new administrator.
Projects that are being promoted at the moment are:
• The wayfaring markers for the green walk, including seats/perching points and guidance posts.
• A review to the constitution.
91.26 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
Application No: S25/2247
Applicant: Mr P Griffiths
Agent: Mr Jason Thomas
Proposal: Non-material amendment to planning permission S25/0603 (Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension including demolishing existing side addition) to raise the front elevation eves of the existing cottage 675mm to accommodate and elevate the difference in front and rear wall plate heights.
Location: 45 Horsegate Deeping St James Lincolnshire
Application Type Non-material amendments
SKDC: Application withdrawn by applicant
DSJPC: The Parish Council were not consulted
Application No: S25/2102
Applicant: R Addy
Proposal: Non-material amendment to planning permission S23/0084 to change the Amenity Block
Location: Land at Station Road Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: Amendments Approved 8th December 2025
DSJPC: The Parish Council were not consulted
Application No: S25/2367
Proposal: Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Location: Ascendale Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: No objections
DSJPC: The Parish Council were not consulted
Application No: S25/2022
Applicant: Mr Philip Whittaker
Proposal: Construction of 1no. dwelling and garage
Location: Rear Of 21 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HH
SKDC: Permission has been refused
DSJPC: Objected
Application No: S25/1478
Applicant: Mr T Copland
Proposal: Erection of garage/machinery store
Location: Wild Goose Lodge 206 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RD
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/1908
Applicant: Mrs M Crowson
Proposal: Demolition and re-construction of two existing barns (barns 1 & 2) to form a single barn and renovation barn 3 all to be used for general storage
Location: Land to The Rear Of 18 Bridge Street Deeping St. James
SKDC: Permission has been refused
DSJPC: Deeping St James Parish Council have no objections to the development, however, would like to draw enforcement attention to this aspect of the conservation area currently being cleared of several trees of significant size.
Application No: S25/2137
Applicant: Mrs Frances Darkin
Proposal: Remove Apple and Conifer tree as marked on submitted plan
Location: 11 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HH
SKDC: Work Allowed 30th December 2025
DSJPC: Not consulted
Application No: S25/2151
Applicant: Mr and Mrs S Howard
Proposal: Alterations and extension
Location: 4 Highbank Gardens Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8US
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/1709
Applicant: Mr Nick Cancea
Proposal: Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey warehouse and ancillary offices including minor external works to existing service yard for additional car parking
Location: Kyoto Futons Ltd Hards Lane Frognall Lincolnshire PE6 8RP
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections – requests made. to enquire whether an archaeological assessment has been completed and furthermore, could requesting protection put in place for the trees situated both inside and outside of the location, from construction traffic.
Application No: S25/2334
Applicant: Mr Peter Griffiths
Proposal: Section 73 application to vary planning conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (external elevations) of planning permission S25/0603 - (Raising eaves height of existing cottage)
Location: 45 Horsegate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EW
SKDC: Grants planning permission
DSJPC: No objections
92.26 To agree the date of the next meeting.
Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 7pm.
Meeting closed: 7.45pm