2026 Minutes (Planning and Transport Committee)

The Minutes of the Planning and Transport Committee meeting held at 7:00pm on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

Present Councillors: Bowell, Gilbert, Rose, Shinkins-Hoppe, Smith, Stevens and ex officio Neville. 

The Minutes were taken by Assistant Clerk - Louise Brown.

23.27 To receive apologies of absence.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Burdock and Dilks.

24.27 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
No declarations were received.

25.27 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 July 2026.
2026 Minutes (Planning and Transport Committee) – Deeping St James Parish Council
The Minutes were agreed as a true representation and signed.

26.27 To receive reports from the Clerk.
Planning applications considered at July Full Council:
Application No: S26/1118
Applicant: Ms L Wright
Proposal: Proposed single storey front extension to form garage, entrance porch and
additional room space
Location: Tyes Mead, Spalding Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8SB
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: Deeping St James Parish Council have no objection to this planning application.

Application No: S26/1133
Applicant: Mr W Mason
Proposal: Two storey rear extension to dwelling
Location: 32 Wade Park Avenue, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8JL,
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: Deeping St James Parish Council have no objection to this planning application.
Councillors have asked to advise that the site notice outside the address, makes reference to the wrong address for the planning application.
Noted.

27.27 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:

S26/0625 | Reserved matters submission (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and associated infrastructure for the erection of 80 dwellings with access pursuant to outline permission S24/0617 | Land South of A15 West of Peterborough Road Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8CQ
*This presents revision to a previous scheme that we had no objection to. For explanation of changes please see the applicant's letter dated 21.07.26.
DSJPC – No comment.

S26/1229 | Internal structural repairs to ceilings and roof structure at main building and associated outbuilding. | Caterpillar Day Nursery 100 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EH
DSJPC – No objections.

S26/1232 | Remove Scots Pine tree and plant replacement tree. (TPO-36). | 4 Kesteven Close Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8JW
DSJPC – Objects to this planning application based on lack of information and the applicant not seeking professional advice on a TPO tree in a conservation area.

S26/1194 | Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) of S25/2302 (Erection of new garage) | Grain Barn Hall Meadow Road Deeping St James PE6 8SG
DSJPC - Objects to this planning application. 
The site occupies an isolated position, visible from the adjacent allotment and the public highway. It was formerly agricultural land, and permission has already been granted for an identical replacement building, justified solely as a 'conversion' under Part Q of the General Permitted Development Order.
Against this background, a large two storey structure of this bulk is excessive for a domestic building in this open, fen countryside location. It will cause visual harm to the open character of the surrounding countryside and will appear obtrusive in its exposed position.
The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DE1 of the SKLP, which requires good design.

28.27 To consider a 20mph zone in Deeping St James.
Discussion ensued regarding traffic calming in particular areas of Deeping St James and Councillors in the first instance wish to share information with Market Deeping Town Council and learn more from Lincolnshire’s Active Travel team, to see if this is a viable venture.

29.27 To consider the Application by Meridian Solar Farm Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Meridian Solar Farm Project
Two letters were received from Meridian Solar Farm Ltd; one was offering a preliminary meeting which takes place on 8 September 2026 at 10am and the second was a request for additional statements of common ground.  Councillors agreed to continue to show interest, however no action is to be taken at this point.

30.27 To receive information regarding DEP1-H2 - Land South of Towngate East and West of Linchfield Road, Market Deeping.
Councillors were informed of a large planning application that is due to be submitted at the end of the year.  Cllr Smith wished Councillors to be informed and suggested that they could check the considerations in the draft Community Masterplan produced by the Neighbourhood Plan Group.  This site has been allocated in the local plan for a decade, so the principle of housing is not an issue.  Cllr Smith and the Neighbourhood Plan have copies of the Community Masterplan available for sharing.

31.27 To receive the minutes for the bus service meeting; for information only.
The minutes for the bus service meeting were shared with Councillors and it was advised that we are waiting for Cllr Dilks to speak to Lincolnshire County Council, with a view to seeing if this can be progressed.

32.27 To receive an update regarding the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan.
Cllr Smith advised that the NP revision is ongoing.

33.27 To receive information regarding the move to new, up-to-date Local Plan System for SKDC.
Councillors noted this change.

34.27 To consider Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review – Scoping Consultation and Call for sites.
Councillors had a brief discussion and noted this agenda item.

35.27 To consider the NALC survey for Councils with a Neighbourhood Plan.
Councillor Smith completed this survey on behalf of Deeping St James Council.

36.27 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application

Application No: S26/1100
Proposal: Intention to install three 9m light wooden poles.
Location: Land at Thackers Way Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: No objection
DSJPC: Not consulted

Application No: S26/1101
Proposal: Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Location: Towning Close Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: No objection
DSJPC: Not consulted

Application No: S26/1129
Proposal: Notification of installation of upgrades at telecommunication base station.
Location: Deeping Car Centre Spalding Road Deeping St James
SKDC: No objection
DSJPC: Not consulted

Application No: S26/0158
Applicant: Drebbin Enterprise
Proposal: Submission of details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission S25/1709 - 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
SKDC: Details Approved 24th July 2026
DSJPC: Not consulted

Application No: S26/0911
Applicant: Mr K Rogers
Proposal: S73 application to remove condition 3 (agricultural occupancy) of planning permission SK/1313/75/2391 - Erection of bungalow.
Location: Llamedos Back Lane Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RT
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections provided the Local Planning Authority agree with the case made by the applicant.
Varying this condition does not set a precedent for possible further development on Back Lane as any future applications would be required to meet the planning regulations for dwellings in agricultural areas.

37.27 To agree the date of the next meeting.
Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 7pm.