PTC May 2025 Agenda
Dear Councillors Bowell, Gilbert, Rose, Shinkins-Hoppe, Smith and Stevens.
Copy to Cllr P Dilks for information.
You are hereby summonsed to attend the next meeting of the Planning & Transport Committee on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 7.00pm held at the Institute.
Louise Brown
Assistant Clerk
AGENDA
91.25 To receive apologies of absence.
92.25 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
93.25 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th Mar 2025.
PTC 2025 Minutes – Deeping St James Parish Council
Please see appendix 1.
94.25 To receive reports from the Clerk.
Please see appendix 2.
95.25 To consider the Peterborough Local Plan Public Consultation
Please see appendices 3 and 4.
96.25 To consider the Meridian Solar Farm Consent Order
Please see appendix 5.
97.25 To consider the street and house naming for the Osier Farm Development.
Please see appendices 6 and 7.
98.25 To receive an update regarding the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan.
Please see appendix 8.
99.25 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:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Please see appendix 9.
Planning applications to be considered:
S25/0603 – 45 Horsegate, Deeping St James, PE6 8EW
S25/0645 – 2 Mossop Close, Deeping St James, PE6 8WB
S25/0656 – Stowgate House, Spalding Road, Deeping St James, PE11 3DP
S25/0751 – 38 Church Street, Deeping St James, PE6 8HD
100.25 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Please see appendix 10.
101.25 To agree the date of the next meeting.
To be confirmed for June 2025.
Appendix 1 - Minutes of 11 March 2025
The Minutes of the Planning & Transport Committee meeting held on Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 7.00pm at the Institute.
Present: Councillors Gilbert, Rose, Shinkins-Hoppe, Smith, Stevens, Neville and Laws.
A member of the public attended.
The Minutes were taken by the Assistant Clerk Louise Brown.
82.25 To receive apologies of absence.
Apologies were received from Cllr Bowell.
83.25 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
Declarations of a non-registerable interest were received from Cllrs Gilbert, Smith and Shinkins-Hoppe with reference to planning applications S25/0292 and S25/0300.
84.25 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th February 2025.
PTC 2025 Minutes – Deeping St James Parish Council
85.25 To receive reports from the Clerk.
The assistant clerk shared the planning applications discussed at February’s Full Council Meeting:
Application No: S25/0002
Applicant: Jessica Wall
Proposal: Replacement of all UPVC windows with timber windows and full glazing
bars, UPVC door with timber door, plastic guttering replaced with black cast
iron guttering, painted blockwork replaced with coursed natural stone and
painted plywood to be replaced with dressed stone
Location: 16 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HA,
App Type: Listed Building Consent
DSJPC: Supports this planning application.
Application No:S25/0199
Deeping St James Ward
Deeping St. James Parish
Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development regarding demolition of rear boundary stone wall between no. 43 and 45 and its reconstruction in masonry brickwork.
Applicant: Mrs Julie Banks
Deeping St James United Charities
The Institute 38 Church Street Deeping St James Peterborough Lincolnshire PE6 8HF
Location: 43 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HF
App Type: Lawful Development (Proposed)
DSJPC: Not consulted
86.25 To receive an update regarding the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan.
Cllr Smith advised that a first draft of the Deepings Design Code had been delivered by consultants Aecom. SKDC have briefly reviewed it, and have suggested demanding improvements. The document will not be advanced until SKDC’s own district wide code is more advanced.
Cllr Stevens attended the meeting.
On Wednesday 2nd April 2025 between 6-8pm, SKDC are holding a second Design Code workshop. Councillor Smith to circulate to Councillors to invite.
The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan has been completed in draft and is not finished. A consultation will be held when the document is ready to be viewed, after the County Council have reviewed the plan as being deliverable.
Reorganisation of Lincolnshire was discussed: what will happen when South Kesteven merges with other local councils and what will happen to the Local Plan?
Major development site (1055 houses) : land south of the river and Market Deeping Town Centre is now in Peterborough’s draft Local Plan. This will be the subject of consultation from April onwards.
87.25 To receive an update regarding the South Kesteven Local Plan Planning Policy.
An appendix was circulated advising that there is a delay to the delivery of the South Kesteven Local Plan and offering links to access the information currently available.
88.25 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:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Application No: S25/0215
Applicant: Mr and Mrs S Saunders
Proposal: Installation of dormer to rear and raising existing rear pitched roof slope
Location: 116 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EH,
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/0292
Applicant: Mr Seth Twigden
Proposal: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of S24/0706
Amendments to Plot 3 house type
Location: Osier Farm , 141B Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8RB
App Type: Full Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections
Cllrs Gilbert and Smith declared non-registerable interests in this planning application and did not participate.
Application No: S25/0300
Applicant: Mr Ben Fallows
Proposal: Demolish existing detached single storey garage/utility room. Construct new
detached utility room with WC and storage area. Increase width of existing
dropped kerb
Location: 125 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8RB,
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: Commented
Deeping St James Parish Council are concerned whether the plans have been reduced sufficiently to overcome the previous refusal by SKDC and are happy to defer to the Case Officer if they are content with the change made.
Cllrs Gilbert and Shinkins-Hoppe declared a non-registerable interest in this planning application and did not participate.
89.25 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Application No: S24/2150
Applicant: Ms Abbit
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension (replacing existing conservatory)
Location: 79 Horsegate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EW
SKDC: Grants planning permission
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S24/1133
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Proposed change of use of land to form sports ground, car
park, 2(no.) access points from cross road and erection of
toilet block.
Location: Land West of Cross Road, Deeping St James, PE6 8LQ
SKDC: Approved conditionally
DSJPC: Supported in principle
Application No: S24/2184
Applicant: Mr B Fallows
Proposal: Demolish existing detached single storey garage/utility room and construct new detached structure housing a utility room with storage to loft space. Increase width of existing dropped kerb
Location: 125 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: Permission is refused
DSJPC: No objections
Chair's note: We did not object to this but it was refused given that it is a tall building (9m long and 4.8m high) alongside a rear garden boundary. It was considered over-bearing.
Application No: S24/2216
Applicant: Mr D Nutt
Proposal: Erection of side and rear extension
Location: 15 Brownlow Drive Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HL
SKDC: Grants planning permission
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/0082
Applicant: Mr C Giscombe
Proposal: Rear flat roof extension for full width of existing dwelling including roof lantern and bifold doors as shown on plans
Location: 15 Village Streets Frognall Lincolnshire
SKDC: Approved 26th February 2025
DSJPC: Not consulted as was a prior notification
90.25 To agree the date of the next meeting.
Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 7pm.
Meeting closed 7:56pm
Appendix 2 - Clerk's Report
April Planning & Transport Committee Meeting was cancelled due to lack of topics to discuss.
Mar FC
Application No: S25/0499
Applicant: Tim Kay
Proposal: Section 211 Notice for removal of dead Eucalyptus tree (T1)
Location: 36 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HA,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
DSJPC: No objections.
Application No: S25/0512
Applicant: IG Environmental Services
Proposal: Section 211 notice to remove T1 Yew (Common) and T4 Spruce (Norway).
Location: 32 Church Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HD,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
DSJPC: No objections
Deeping St James Parish Council have no objection.
Our absence of objection is qualified by a requirement to plant new trees. We request replacement of the trees with semi mature specimens in an advantageous position in the garden. If such a location is not available then a payment equivalent to the value (purchase, plus installation) of two semi mature trees could be made to the Parish Council for our Tree Planting programme.
April FC
Application No: S25/0562
Applicant: Mr Tim Burrows
Proposal: Replacement roof, insertion of front dormers, erection of single storey rear extension and garage to side following demolition of existing two storey extension and outbuilding.
Location: Five Houses 45 Towngate East Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8LQ
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/0580
Applicant: Mr Paul Smitheringale
Proposal: Alterations to roof and external materials of dwelling and erection of front porch. Construction of garden studio building.
Location: 9 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HF
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: No objections
Planning enforcement were contacted with relation to the TPO’s situated at 90 Church Street, to ask to investigate potential unauthorised work to two Tree Preservation Ordered Lime Trees.
Appendix 3 - Peterborough Local Plan Public Consultation
Friday 11 April 2025
Dear Deeping St. James Parish Council
Re: Peterborough Local Plan Public Consultation
I am writing to inform you that Peterborough City Council is consulting on the Draft Local Plan, the second stage in the preparation of a new Local Plan for Peterborough. This is an important document as it will determine what Peterborough will look like in the future and how it will become an even better place to live, work and visit. The Draft Local Plan sets out criteria-based policies that address the key issues in Peterborough. It also includes specific allocations for new development.
Consultation on the Draft Local Plan will take place between 11 April 2025 and 29 May 2025 at 11:59pm. Full details are available on our website at: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/planning-policies/local-plan-review where you can read and comment on the plan and view all supporting documents.
The new Local Plan will eventually replace the Peterborough Local Plan adopted in July 2019. This is the second opportunity for you to make comments on the emerging plan and we encourage you to take this opportunity to let us know your views.
Public consultation was carried out on the Issues and Options consultation document in summer 2023, all comments received have been taken into consideration and are available to view at: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/planning-policies/local-plan-review.
How to make comments
You can make comments:
• Online at the Online Comments Form
• By emailing the Comments Forms to mailto:planningpolicy@peterborough.gov.uk
• Or by sending a copy the Comment Form to:
Planning Policy
Sand Martin House
Bittern Way
Fletton Quays
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
May I advise you that comments will not be kept confidential and will be made available to the public (including online). However, your personal details will be kept confidential in line with the Data Protection Act.
Next Stages
All comments received will be taken into consideration and will help inform the Proposed Submission Local Plan to be published later in 2025. Following this consultation period all comments will be made available on the council’s website at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/planning-policies/local-plan-review
If you would like to keep up to date with the progress of the Local Plan please check our website at https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/planning-policies/local-plan-review We may as appropriate, contact you again when the next stages are reached for this Plan. If you no longer wish to be kept informed, please let us know using the contact details at the top of this letter – we do not want to contact you unnecessarily.
Yours sincerely
Planning Policy Manager
Peterborough City Council
01733 453410
mailto:planningpolicy@peterborough.gov.uk
Appendix 4 - Draft Local Plan Consultation- Public Engagement Events
Friday 25 April 2025
Dear Deeping St. James Parish Council
Following on from our previous email to you regarding the Draft Local Plan public consultation. We would like to make you aware that we are holding public engagement events in Peterborough during the Draft Local Plan consultation period.
Public Engagement Events
We are holding a series of public engagement events connected to the Draft Local Plan. We warmly invite members of the community to drop-in at these events to learn more about the plan and discuss the draft policies and proposed sites. The events take place on:
• Tuesday 6 May 2025 – Online drop-in session via Zoom, 6.30pm
• Thursday 8 May 2025 – Queensgate Shopping Centre, outside the O2 shop from 5pm to 7pm
• Saturday 10 May 2025 – Peterborough Museum from 10am to 4pm
• Monday 12 May 2025 – Online drop-in session via Zoom, 12.30pm
• Thursday 15 May 2025 – Cathedral Square near Cathedral Arch from 5pm to 7pm
Copies of the plan and paper comment forms will be available at these events. They are also available in local libraries and the Town Hall on Bridge Street.
To register for the online drop-in sessions, please visit: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/planning-policies/local-plan-review#draft-local-plan-consultation---april-to-may------1-0
Yours sincerely
Planning Policy Team
Peterborough City Council
planningpolicy@peterborough.gov.uk
Appendix 5 - Meridian Solar Farm Development Consent Order
Click here to view Appendix 5
Appendix 6 – New names for development on Eastgate, Deeping St James
Osier Farm
Subject: New names for development on Eastgate, Deeping St James
Good afternoon
Under the planning permission granted, reference S20/1862, Postland are building 5no. new properties, converting 2no. barns and refurbishing Osier farmhouse (existing registered property)
I have attached a site plan showing the properties.
In order to apply for the connection of services such as water and electric, the properties need to be allocated postal addresses. As is usual, I have applied to South Kesteven to arrange this but have advised our request must be approved by the Parish Council.
Our proposal is for the following property names within the development. A street sign will be at the entrance detailing the individual house names (please advise the style and specification of this sign).
Plot 1 – Bodkin House
Plot 2 – The Weavers House
Plot 3 - Wilford House
Plot 4 – The Willow
Plot 5 – Salix House
Plot 6 – Kaetkin Barn
Plot 7 – Woodside Barn
The farm house will retain its address as Osier Farm House, 141b Eastgate.
The connection to the names is that an Osier is a willow tree that grows in wet habitats and the long flexible shoots are used in basketworks.
Can you please advise the process and expected response time.
Many thanks
Office Manager
Poplar Farm, Coates, Peterborough, Cambs, PE7 2DU
Web: www.postland.co.uk
Registered in England & Wales No.7433981
Registered Office: Rutland House, Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6PZ
Appendix 7 - Osier Farm D (--) 10 Proposed Block Plan Feb25
Click here to view Appendix 7
Appendix 8 - Summary of DNP Response
Summary of our comments (to be supported by more detailed report)
The case for development has not been made. While this location appears to have potential for a sustainable urban extension, further substantial work is needed to justify the proposal.
Until this is done, we neither support nor object to the development.
Integration with the Deepings. This development should be viewed as an extension to the Deepings, rather than a ‘new settlement’ as described in the Draft Peterborough Local Plan 2025. Very little work has been done by PCC to understand the existing role and function of the Deepings, and how this new development would integrate with it. A formalised joint infrastructure planning agreement will be needed.
As it is a significant expansion, it must be considered alongside existing planned growth in the area proposed by Soth Kesteven DC. The new draft South Kesteven Local Plan is due to be published in June 2025, and this is likely to include new housing sites.
Infrastructure Decline
Over the years, the Deepings has been largely self-sufficient in terms of services, but this situation has deteriorated significantly over the past two decades. Evidence of this decline includes:
• closure of the Leisure Centre (apart from loss of its facilities, there are now no large spaces available for events)
• redundancy of an astroturf pitch
• lack of new sports pitches despite documented demand
• no growth in retail, despite its promotion within the Local and Neighbourhood Plans
Health Provision. Related to the above topic of infrastructure, Draft Policy LP4 rightly calls for a Health Impact Assessment, which is welcomed. This assessment should be conducted in collaboration with the Deepings Health Centre, whose catchment area includes Glinton.
Pedestrian and Cycle Movement Corridors. A fundamental assessment is missing regarding how the new housing will facilitate safe and convenient movement corridors to the town centre, other services, and local schools. The existing Town Bridge is insufficient for pedestrian and cycle access. As it is a listed post-medieval structure, reconstruction is unlikely.
Any new pedestrian and cycle bridges - such as the one proposed in the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan - would require a full feasibility study, along with securing third-party land, before any planning decision is made for the new housing site.
Vehicular Transport Investment. Vehicular access would be via the B1524 (Lincoln Road), likely leading to excessive queuing at the A15/B1524 junction. Previous studies by PCC suggested that dualling the A15 Deepings Bypass might be necessary to accommodate growth, yet the current proposal makes no mention of this key requirement.
Consultation. Given the complexity of the issues involved, a well-structured consultation plan is necessary. This should be developed by the site promoter’s design team and outline key details, including consultation methods, timescales, stakeholders involved, and the specific aspects to be discussed.
Appendix 9 – Planning Applications to consider.
99.25 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:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Please see appendix 9.
Application No: S25/0603
Applicant: Mr Peter Griffiths
Proposal: Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension including
demolishing existing side addition.
Location: 45 Horsegate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EW,
App Type: Householder
Application No: S25/0645
Applicant: Mr Andrew Kay
Proposal: Single storey rear extension to form garden room (retrospective)
Location: 2 Mossop Close, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8WB,
App Type: Householder
Application No: S25/0656
Applicant: Mr Malcolm Robertson
Proposal: Installation of solar panels with a trench dug nearby to allow cables to run
from the panels to the garage. Installation of inverter, battery and gateway in
garage.
Location: Stowgate House, Spalding Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DP
App Type: Householder
Application No: S25/0751
Applicant: Ms Julie Banks
Proposal: Section 211 Notice for the removal of a Yew tree (T3).
Location: 38 Church Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HD,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
Appendix 10 – Outcomes of previously considered planning applications.
100.25 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
https://prod.publicaccess.southkesteven.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Application No: S25/0102
Applicant: Mr Rob Goodson
Agent: Mr Jason Thomas
Proposal: Application for reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping, for the erection of 6 dwellings and associated access following outline planning permission S22/2243
Location: 38 Spalding Road Deeping St James Lincolnshire
Application Type Reserved Matters
SKDC: Withdrawn by applicant
DSJPC: Objected
Application No: S24/2112
Application Type: Householder
Proposal: Retrospective siting of catio
Location: 14 Darbyshire Close, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire PE6 8SF
SKDC: Approved conditionally
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/0199
Applicant: Mrs Julie Banks
FIRST SCHEDULE Use/operations/other matter
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development regarding demolition of rear boundry stone wall between no. 43 and 45 and its reconstruction in masonry brickwork
SECOND SCHEDULE
Location: 43 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire
SKDC: Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (Proposed) Issued.
DSJPC: Not consulted
Application No: S25/0002
Applicant: Jessica Wall
Proposal: Replacement of all UPVC windows with timber windows and full glazing bars, UPVC door with timber door, plastic guttering replaced with black cast iron guttering, painted blockwork replaced with coursed natural stone and painted plywood to be replaced with dressed stone
Location: 16 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HA
SKDC: 27th March 2025
DSJPC: Supports this application
Application No: S25/0215
Applicant: Mr and Mrs S Saunders
Proposal: Installation of dormer to rear and raising existing rear pitched roof slope
Location: 116 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EH
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections
Planning Inspectorate Appeal Ref: APP/E2530/W/24/3353590
21 Eastgate, Deeping St. James, Lincolnshire PE6 8HH
Decision
The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for the erection of dwellings to the rear of existing house at 21 Eastgate, Deeping St. James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HH in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref S24/1014, and the plans submitted with it, subject to the conditions in the attached schedule.
DSJPC: Councillor Smith advised that the objections originally entered by the Parish Council were still appropriate. At present the appellants information was not available on the appeal site and the Assistant Clerk has asked SKDC for sight of this document and Councillor Smith proposed that if it did become available and a further response was required the Council should give him delegated authority to respond. Nov 24 FC.
Application No: S25/0300
Applicant: Mr Ben Fallows
Proposal: Demolish existing detached single storey garage/utility room. Construct new detached utility room with WC and storage area. Increase width of existing dropped kerb
Location: 125 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RB
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: Deferred to the case officer to decide.
Application No: S25/0512
Applicant: IG Environmental Services
Proposal: Section 211 notice to remove T1 yew (common) and T4 spruce (Norway)
Location: 32 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HD
SKDC: Work Allowed 22nd April 2025
DSJPC: No objection.
We said:
"Deeping St James Parish Council have no objection.
Our absence of objection is qualified by a requirement to plant new trees. We request replacement of the trees with semi mature specimens in an advantageous position in the garden. If such a location is not available then a payment equivalent to the value (purchase, plus installation) of two semi mature trees could be made to the Parish Council for our Tree Planting programme."
SKDC said in their report:
"It is not possible for the council ... to apply any conditions in relation to a decision...
The council would recommend that the tree/s to be felled be replaced by a nursery standard size or other suitable species which would be in the interests of amenity and landscape consistency"
Application No: S25/0351
Applicant: Mr David Rix
Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, insertion of bifold glazed doors and associated works
Location: 3 Village Streets Frognall Lincolnshire
SKDC: Certificate of Lawful Use or Development 24th April 2025
DSJPC: Not consulted.
Application No: S25/0499
Applicant: Tim Kay
Proposal: Section 211 Notice for removal of dead eucalyptus tree (T1)
Location: 36 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HA
SKDC: Work Allowed 24th April 2025
DSJPC: No objections.
Application No:S25/0062
Applicant: Mrs L O'Connor
Location: 27 Thackers Way Deeping St James Lincolnshire
Proposal: Construction of a rear single storey flat roof extension
SKDC: Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (Proposed)
DSJPC: Not consulted.