PTC November 2023 Agenda
Appendix 2 - 67.24 Clerks Report
There is a change in access to planning applications online.
Please see appendix 3 for information.
Application S23/1813 with a short deadline was discussed at Full Council:
S23/1813
Applicant: Mr B Fallows
Proposal: Demolish existing detached single storey garage/utility room and construct
new detached utility room with storage to loft space,
increase width of existing dropped kerb access
Location: 125 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8RB,
App Type: Householder
DSJPC – Objected
Application No: S23/1815.
Applicant: The Clerk.
Proposal: Two new bus shelters.
Location: Street Record , Brewton Drive/Linchfield Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8GR.
App Type: Full Planning Permission.
DSJPC – Noted.
Application S23/1877 with a short deadline, was sent out to all Councillors for thoughts via email:
S23/1877
Applicant: Iris Philips
Proposal: Section 211 notice to reduce 1 x Ash tree in the rear garden to previous
points, 2-4m, raise by 2-3m.
Location: 9 Church Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HF,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
DSJPC - No objections.
Councillor Shinkins-Hoppe has written a response for Lincolnshire County Council, with reference to the Baston Gravel Extraction, Case PL/0070/23.
Please see appendix 4 for information.
S23/1248 & S23/1249 The Deepings Library. There is public speaking at the Planning Committee in Grantham on the 8th November 2023, regarding the full planning permission. Councillors are not required to attend as our supportive response has been sent.
Appendix 3 - HOW TO SEARCH FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Appendix 4 - Comments for Objection to Gravel Extraction Baston
Objection to Planning Application PL/0070/23 Cemex UK Operations Ltd. The Extraction of sand, gravel and aggregate at Thetford Farm, Baston.
Effects on wildlife and the natural environment
1. The proposed extraction site is close to the SSSI at Thurlby Slipe Nature Reserve where over 210 species of plants are supported – some of which are classed as rare. It also supports over 109 species of birds and 23 varieties of butterflies. Concerns exist that the noise and dust from the extraction will affect this protected site.
2. The proposed site is also close to the Baston Fen Nature Reserve – another SSS1 – where Cranes have been nesting. This site must be protected and again concerns exist that the noise and dust will disturb these birds who have only returned very recently after an absence of some 400 years.
3. There is a plan over the next 25-50 years for the South Lincolnshire Fenlands Project to restore to wetlands, an area of up to 800 ha between Baston, Thurlby and Deeping Fen. It is intended that these will form part of a wider proposed for wetland restoration across large areas of the East Midlands. This project will have many benefits for those local communities including employment, opportunities for educational, leisure and recreational facilities. The planned gravel extraction will destroy the very land this project is working to restore.
Effects on Highways and Communities
1. The A15 is already a very busy road with heavy traffic at certain times of day. A substantial increase in traffic – particularly gravel lorries joining the A15 at a busy junction, could give rise to more accidents if suitable traffic control is not installed.
2. The A15 is the only bus route linking Bourne and the villages to the Deepings. School buses and standard service buses are dropping off and collecting passengers along this busy route. The addition of a number of heavy lorries could cause considerable difficulties for those using public transport.
3. There are a number of businesses along the A15 near to where the proposed quarry is proposed. Access to businesses such as Waterside Garden Centre, the two BP garages, the Caravan storage facility and the public house at Langtoft will be affected by the additional heavy traffic.
4. Surrounding villages will be affected by the deterioration in local roads, spilt gravel on roundabouts giving rise to concern for those travelling on two wheels. Air pollution can also be an issue due to the increased traffic and the close proximity of the proposed site to the primary school in Baston and local housing.
5. The area around Baston, Langton, West Deeping and Market Deeping has been heavily quarried for a number of years. As a result, there are vast areas of open water which have been left unmanaged by the Quarry owners. There is no public access and indeed no community benefit at all.
6. Section 8 of the NPPF Para 93c states that planning policy should guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services, particularly where this would reduce the community’s ability to meet its day-to-day needs. This is an agricultural area, providing food not just for local people but crops which help feed the nation. Loss of agricultural land which cannot be returned to its original state does not only affect this community, but all people. The close proximity of this proposed site to schools and houses will have a negative economic impact. This is purely a commercial venture which will have the opposite impact on those involved in the extraction – but the effect on this community will be enormous over many years.
Deeping St James Parish Council therefore wish to object to the proposal and feel that the protection of a health community and its wildlife must take priority.
If the application is granted permission, please ensure that all possible benefits are made conditional so the community does benefit in as many ways as possible including grants from the applicants 'community fund.
Appendix 5 - Update on DNP work