Planning Committee – Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 6:30pm

Agenda and Minutes

Present: Councillors Mark Binns, Richard Craig, David Dobbie, Paul Hooton (sub), Paul Key, James Plastow, Glenn Puxty (C), Richard Thompson

In Attendance:
Natasha Gardener                 Assistant Clerk

Venue: Meeting Room, Richmond House, Richmond Park, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2RJ.

PL27/001 Apologies for Absence
To note apologies for absence.

Minutes: 
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors S Blogg, M Devine and D Owles.

PL27/002 Vice Chair
To appoint Vice Chair for this committee.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To elect Councillor Plastow as vice-chair for the Planning Committee.

PL27/003 Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011.

Minutes:
Councillor Dobbie declared a personal interest in agenda PS27/010 as multiple members of the public have contacted him as the ward Councillor.
Councillor Binns declared a personal interest in agenda item PS27/010 as he knows the applicant.
Councillor Binns declared a personal interest in agenda item PS27/019 as he knows the applicant.

PL27/004 Dispensation Requests
To consider any dispensation requests received by the Town Clerk in relation to personal and/or disclosable pecuniary interests, not previously recorded.

Minutes:
No dispensation requests were received.

PL27/005 Items for Exclusion of Public and Press
To determine which items on the agenda, if any, require the exclusion of public and press under the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 1 (2) and resolve to exclude public and press for these items.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To exclude public and press from item PS27/010 due to the sensitive nature.

PL27/006 Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Paper A pages 5 to 9)
To receive and resolve to sign as a true and accurate record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 21 April 2026 be approved as a true and accurate record and signed by the Chair.

Note: Councillors Craig, Hooton, Key and Plastow abstained on voting on the above resolution.  

PL27/007 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00361 (received 20/04/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 25/05/2026
Proposal: Planning application to erect 2no. dwellings.
Location: Garages Adjacent to 60 Nelson Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

PL27/008 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00382 (received 24/04/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 25/05/2026
Proposal: Planning application for alterations and extensions, including reduction in total residential units, replacement rear extension, new dormer window, installation of solar panels and boundary fencing, replacement windows, roof and facade works.
Location: 25-29A Spring Gardens, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

PL27/009 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00392 (received 28/04/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 01/06/2026
Proposal: Planning application for formation of new vehicle access with associated fencing, barrier and security gate
Location: Land to North of AB Mauri Maltings Premises, Primrose Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

Note: Councillor Binns abstained on voting on the above resolution
Note: Councillor Key requested it be noted he raised concerns about the number of accidents highlighted in the area.

PL27/010 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/00976 (received 07/05/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 25/05/2026
Proposal: Planning application for change of use to use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to C2 (Children’s home)
Location: Rowen House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To request further information about previous Ofsted inspections for Collective Dimensions and to request the Assistant Clerk circulate any response to Councillors.

Note: Councillor Binns abstained on voting on the above resolution.

PL27/011 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00416 (received 08/05/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by [DATE]
Proposal: Planning application for erection of heritage stone archway, timber garage and storage unit, standalone timber pergola and 2no. seating areas, timber storage shed, aluminium and PVC events marquee, and free-standing timber pergola.
Location: Hickman Hill Hotel, Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1HH

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.
Note: Councillor Plastow abstained on voting on the above resolution.
Note: Councillor Plastow raised concerns about potential damage to trees with TPOs in the area, Councillor Key advised he could contact the TPO Officer directly.

PL27/012 Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00427 (received 13/05/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by [DATE]
Proposal: Planning application for change of use from class E shop to sui generis takeaway shop.
Location: 4A Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To not make a comment on the application.

PL27/013 Decision Notice (Paper B pages 10 to 19)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00213 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: T1 Oak – Reduce height by 1.5m and a reduction of the south eastly canopy growing towards the property of 2m. T1 of Tree Preservation Order Gainsborough No2 2017.
Location: Hill View, Foxby Hill, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/014 Decision Notice (Paper C pages 20 to 34)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/01068 GRANTED (Committee)
Proposal: Listed building consent for the creation of 8no. apartments, various façade works, and the renovation of the existing commercial unit.
Location: Ship Court, Silver Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

Note: Councillor Dobbie requested it be noted that it is a positive development for town centre living.

PL27/015 Decision Notice (Paper D pages 35 to 60)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/01067 GRANTED (Committee)
Proposal: Planning application for the creation of 8no. apartments, various façade works, and the renovation of the existing commercial unit.
Location: Ship Court, Silver Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

Note: Councillor Dobbie requested it be noted that it is a positive development for town centre living.

PL27/16 Decision Notice (Paper E pages 61 to 65)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00218 GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS (Delegated)
Proposal: Advertisement consent to display 1no. illuminated 6m totem.
Location: Evans Halshaw Ford Centre Lea Road Gainsborough DN21 1AF

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/017 Street Naming Requests
To consider street naming requests received (if any).

Minutes:
No street naming requests were received.

PL27/018 Tree Preservation Orders
To consider tree preservation orders received (if there are any).

Minutes:
No tree preservation orders were received.

PL27/019 Temporary Stop Notice
To note Temporary Stop Notice served by West Lindsey District Council to Fourjays Property Limited for Highfield House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough
Paper F (pages 66 to 69)

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To go into closed session for item PS27/019 due to sensitive subject matter.
RESOLVED: To NOTE the Temporary Stop Notice served by West Lindsey District Council to Fourjays Property Limited for Highfield House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough.

PL27/020 Items for Notification
To receive any items for notification to be included on a future agenda (for information only).

Minutes: 
RESOLVED: To NOTE the items for notification to be included on a future agendas:
i. DMMO Application for footpath from Mayfield to Margaret Close
ii. Asset Transfer Response – Queensfield Playing Field

PL27/021 Time and Date of Next Meeting
To note the date and time of the next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 6:30pm.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the date and time of the next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 6:30pm.

The meeting closed at 7:33pm.