DRAFT PTC 11 November 2025 - Minutes
The Minutes of the Planning & Transport Committee meeting held on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 7.00pm at the Institute.
Present Councillors: Burdock, Bowell, Gilbert, Rose, Shinkins-Hoppe, Smith, Stevens and Dilks.
The Minutes were taken by the Assistant Clerk Louise Brown.
60.26 To receive apologies of absence.
Apologies were received from Cllr Bowell.
61.26 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
There were no declarations of interest received.
62.26 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 7th October 2025.
The Minutes were agreed as a true representation and signed.
63.26 To receive reports from the Clerk.
Installation of the noticeboard at Brewton Drive has been given the go ahead from Vistry Homes. Cllr Smith investigated and received confirmation that no utilities were situated beneath where the noticeboard is due to be placed. The Assistant Clerk advised that the noticeboard had been installed on Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Planning Applications taken to Full Council
Application No: S25/1843
Applicant: Mr Markham
Proposal: Crown lift Ash tree T12, G2 crown lift to an approx. height of 2.5m as per EAS (European Arboricultural Standard) Tree pruning 2025 (TPO-119).
Location: Linchfield County Primary School , Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EY
App Type: Works to TPO Tree(s)
DSJPC: No objections.
Application No: S25/1872
Applicant: Mrs Julie Fortnum
Proposal: Section 211 Notice to remove two Conifer trees, reduce one Elder tree by
1m, reduce 1 Hawthorn tree by 1-2m, and to remove Conifer hedge as it is
too close to the graves/headstones.
Location: Land at Hereward Way, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
DSJPC: Application raised on DSJPC behalf. No objections.
64.26 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:
Application No: S25/1848
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Birtill
Proposal: Proposed rear two storey extension and single storey side extensions and
alteration to east elevation
Location: 90 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HJ,
App Type: Householder
DSJPC: No objections
Application No: S25/1773
Applicant: Jack Mason
Proposal: Outline application for the erection of two dwelling houses with associated
amenities.
Location: 24 Broadgate Lane, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NW,
App Type: Outline Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections
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,
App Type: Full Planning Permission
DSJPC: Deeping St James Parish Council would like to support SKDC's previous refusal reasons, stated below:
1 The site is not within a substantially built-up frontage nor a redevelopment opportunity.
The proposal is for development at the edge of a settlement, submitted without clear evidence of substantial support from the local community, and also without evidence that it seeks to address a specific targeted need for local market housing, and it therefore fails to comply with Local Plan Policies SP3, SP4 and The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Policy DNP2.
2 The proposal would be harmful to the character of the surrounding area due to it being out of keeping with the surrounding pattern of development and the design fails to make
a positive contribution to the local distinctiveness and character of the area, given the local context, and it therefore fails to comply with Local Plan Policies DE1, SP3, SP4 and The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Policies DNP2, it also fails to have regard to
section 12 of the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework).
3 On the basis of the current submission, there is currently insufficient evidence to determine that the application proposals would not result in any unacceptable adverse impacts on ecological assets and / or arboricultural features. In the absence of such evidence, it is Officers' assessment that the scheme is likely to result in adverse impacts, contrary to Policy EN2 of the adopted Local Plan, and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).
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
App Type: Full Planning Permission (Major)
DSJPC: Deeping St James Parish Council have no objections to this retrospective planning application.
Please could we enquire whether an archaeological assessment has been completed and furthermore, could we request protection put in place for the trees situated both inside and outside of the location, from construction traffic.
65.26 To review the provision of new bus shelters near the corner of Spalding Road B1525 and Broadgate Lane .
Councillors talked about the bus shelters and bus stops situated along Spalding Road; which at the present moment do not meet the community’s needs, due to the bus stops and shelters being placed in separate areas. An opportunity to potentially remove obsolete bus shelters and install new ones in current or new locations along this road has arisen via LCC (Lincolnshire County Council), with help from either grants or direct work at LCC’s cost.
Action: Councillors are to look at the bus shelters (including Spalding Road, Broadgate Lane and Church Street, Deeping St James) and decide if they wish to keep them for rest areas or remove them to prevent errors in use.
Action: To explore options firstly with Delaine Buses and then with LCC, the transfer of bus stop location from outside 52 Spalding Road, to land outside 38 Spalding Road.
LCC are also asked to explore the installation of 3 bus shelters at 3 existing stops: 1. eastbound opposite 64 Spalding Road; eastbound and westbound at the Deeping School on Spalding Road
If LCC install the bus shelters, they have advised that they will maintain them.
We have been advised by LCC that Benedict Court is going to have real time arrival stops fitted in the near future.
66.26 To receive an update regarding the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan.
1. Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
Councillor Smith shared a summary regarding the LCWIP and advised that a PDF is available, should anyone wish to view it from Cllr Smith.
A brief explanation of how Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) commissioned by the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan, have developed a plan to encourage active travel and the development of 17 routes to aid this plan, focussing on key corridors. Cllr Smith has asked that support is provided by the Parish Council to allow this plan to develop and be available to inform developers and planners with infrastructure.
Queries were raised about some points, however, at vote 4 councillors voted to support this plan in principle and 2 councillors abstained.
RECOMMEND to Full Council to support the LCWIP in principle at this stage.
2. Update on Deepings Neighbourhood Plan key terms – for information
• Christmas Fair Sunday 30th November – Allows the launch of a simple survey by the DNP, seeking views of key planning issues affecting the Deepings. Advance copy of survey information linked here:
• SKDC will launch its own consultation on Design Code in late November. Advance copies already being reviewed by DNP
67.26 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
Application No: S25/1092
Applicant: Ms Lisa Wright
Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension
Location: Tyes Mead Spalding Road Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8SB
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/0855
Applicant: Mr B Warner
Proposal: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of S25/0862 Amendments to Plot 7 house type
Location: Osier Farm 141B Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RB
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/0897
Applicant: Mr B Warner
Proposal: Section 19 application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission S23/2371/LB (amendments to Plot 7).
Location: Osier Farm 141B Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RB
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/1522
Applicant: Mr Martin Cox
Proposal: Removal of two first floor windows and replace with new dormer windows
Location: 10 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HA
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/1198
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and change of use from
agricultural and commercial yard to open storage.
Location: 49 Towngate East, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire PE6 8LQ
SKDC: Approves Conditionally
DSJPC: No objection
Deeping St James Parish Council have no objection to this planning application, however, would like to request to:
1. Extend the 40 mile per hour speed limit past Deeping Direct Deliveries, in an attempt to slow traffic.
2. Signage is provided to show a concealed entrance is located at this point.
Application No: S25/1410
Applicant: Mr B Warner
Proposal: Section 19 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of S23/2351 Internal and external works to Osier Farmhouse
Location: Osier Farm 141B Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RB
SKDC: Consent has been granted.
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/1581
Applicant: Mr Jonathan Wilson
Proposal: Pitched roof, side elevation extension over existing attached garage/utility room footprint
Location: 10 Swallow Walk Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RZ
SKDC: Details are accepted.
DSJPC: No objection.
Application No: S25/1574
Applicant: Mr Robert Warner
Proposal: Submission of details reserved by conditions 2 (window details) and 3 (details of materials) of planning permission S23/2371 insofar as Plots 5 and 6 for the demolition of demolition of existing modern farm buildings, alterations and extensions to traditional farm buildings to form two dwellings and erection of five dwellings and associated garages
Location: Osier Farm 141B Eastgate Deeping St James
SKDC: Details Approved 24th October 2025
DSJPC: No comment.
Application No: S25/1128
Applicant: Mr and Mrs J A Winkless
Proposal: Demolition of existing barn and shed buildings and erection of dwelling.
Location: Bank House 179 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8RB
SKDC: Grants planning permission
DSJPC: No objection
Deeping St James Parish Council do not object to this planning application however, would request appropriate planning conditions to ensure that an Ecology Report is completed prior to any demolition as the site is close to a site of special scientific interest. Attention is requested to scrutiny of the submitted flood risk assessment area as there is local knowledge of water soaking through the bank (flooding from groundwater?).
Application No: S25/1629
Applicant: Mr Anthony Barker
FIRST SCHEDULE
Use/operations/other matter
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the installation of hard surfacing and the siting of a static caravan to serve as an annexe to the dwelling
SECOND SCHEDULE
Location: Welland Bank House Eastgate Deeping St James
Decision/Date Lawful development 30th October 2025
DSJPC: Not consulted
Application No: S25/1722
Applicant: Mr & Mrs M. Newsome
Proposal: Proposed replacement porch, two storey side extension
Location: 8 Church Gate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8NP
SKDC: Grants Planning Permission
DSJPC: No objections.
68.26 To agree the date of the next meeting.
Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 7pm.
Meeting closed at 8:03pm