Agenda & meeting papers can be accessed in the PDF pack above once available. 

Committee meetings will be held in the Reading Room at Richmond House, Richmond Park, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough. Public and press are welcome to attend.

Committee members:
Councillors Binns, Blogg, Craig, Dobbie, Key, Plastow (VC), Puxty (C), Stephenson, Thompson, Devine (sub), Hooton (sub)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and Members are summoned to attend a meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council to be held on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 6:30pm in the meeting room, Richmond House, Richmond Park, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2RJ at which the under mentioned business will be transacted.

Prior to the commencement of the meeting there will be a public forum when members of the public may speak on any item set out in the agenda for the meeting. A maximum of two individuals to address the Committee for a maximum of 3 minutes each. Only one person will be allowed to speak in support of a planning application and only one against, each for a maximum of 3 minutes.

 AGENDA

PL27/066  Apologies for Absence
To note apologies for absence.

PL27/067  Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011.

PL27/068  Dispensation Requests
To consider any dispensation requests received by the Town Clerk in relation to personal and/or disclosable pecuniary interests, not previously recorded.

PL27/069  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, section 1(2), and to resolve accordingly.

PL27/070  Minutes of the Previous Meeting
To receive and resolve to sign as a true and accurate record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 14 September 2026.
Paper A (pages 5 to 8)

PL27/071  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00863 (received 21/09/26) – observations by 26/10/2026
Proposal: Planning application for proposed single storey extension to school.
Location: Hillcrest Early Years Academy, Heapham Road, Gainsborough

PL27/072  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00865 (received 21/09/26) – observations by 26/10/2026
Proposal: Advertisement consent to display 1no. internal shopfront advertisement screen.
Location: 8 Market Place, Gainsborough

PL27/073  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00891 (received 29/09/26) – observations by 02/11/2026
Proposal: Planning application for external remedial works to building.
Location: 24 Market Place, Gainsborough

PL27/074  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00914 (received 07/10/26) – observations by 09/11/2026
Proposal: Planning application for the change of use from night club to place of worship and community use.
Location: The State Club, 23-25 Church Street, Gainsborough

PL27/075  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00940 (received 14/10/26) – observations by 16/11/2026
Proposal: Planning application for the change of use and conversion of former Joinery Workshop (Class E) into 1no. shared renting dwelling. (Class C3)
Location: 36 Tennyson Street, Gainsborough

PL27/076  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00944 (received 15/10/26) – observations by 16/11/2026
Proposal: Planning application for two storey side extension.
Location: 19 Trentvale Avenue, Gainsborough

PL27/077  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00599 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Listed building consent for 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, Cox’s Hill, Gainsborough
Paper B (pages 9 to 27)

PL27/078  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00416 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for erection of heritage stone archway, standalone timber pergola and 2no. seating areas, timber storage shed, aluminium and PVC events marquee, and free-standing timber pergola.
Location: Hickman Hill Hotel, Cox’s Hill, Gainsborough
Paper C (pages 28 to 32)

PL27/079  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00292 GRANTED (Committee)
Proposal: Planning application for conversion of existing office space to 1no. residential apartment including external alterations.
Location: 33 Market Street, Gainsborough
Paper D (pages 33 to 49)

PL27/080  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00557 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Listed building consent to install an ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom.
Location: 2 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough
Paper E (pages 50 to 60)

PL27/081  Street Naming Requests
To consider any street naming requests received.

PL27/082  Tree Preservation Orders
To consider any Tree Preservation Orders received.

PL27/083  Motion: Request for Additional Speed Limit Signage on Lea Road
Proposed by: Councillor Richard Thompson
I wish to request that the appropriate highways authority reviews the provision of speed limit signage and road safety measures on Lea Road, between the Ashcroft Road roundabout and the roundabout adjacent to the Ford showroom.

Although this section of road is already subject to a 30mph speed limit, residents have raised concerns that many motorists regularly exceed the limit, particularly during the evenings and after 10.00 pm. There have also been reports of modified vehicles travelling at excessive speeds, creating the impression that this stretch of road is being used as a racetrack.

There is concern that there are insufficient or poorly visible 30 mph signs between Lea and Morton, which may contribute to drivers failing to observe the speed limit. Residents fear that without further action there is a risk of serious injury to pedestrians and other road users.

It is understood that there have been approximately five road traffic accidents on this section of road over the last seven years, including one fatality. This underlines the need to review whether additional safety measures are required.

Therefore, I move that the committee:

1. Requests a review of the existing 30 mph signage on Lea Road.
2. Asks the highways authority to consider installing additional and more prominent 30 mph signs where appropriate.
3. Investigates whether vehicle-activated speed warning signs could be installed.
4. Reviews accident data and traffic speeds on this stretch of road.
5. Considers any other appropriate measures to improve road safety and encourage compliance with the existing speed limit.

This motion is submitted in the interests of improving road safety for residents, pedestrians and all road users.

PL27/084  Foxby Lane – Proposed 30MPH and 40MPH Speed Limit
The proposed reduction in speed limits, to 30mph and 40mph as shown on the attached plan has been justified against the criteria set out in the county council’s speed limit policy.
Paper F (pages 61 to 63)

PL27/085  Archer Speed Survey – Foxby Hill
To note the calibrated Archer speed survey equipment was installed in various locations on Foxby Lane on 07/08/2026 and remained in place for a continuous seven-day period. The survey showed that the average vehicle speed was:
26080602 – 3 mph in a 30-mph speed limit
26080609 – 1mph in a 60-mph speed limit
23060610 – 8 mph in a 30-mph speed limit
Paper G (pages 64 to 67)

PL27/086  Items for Notification
To receive items for notification and to note any items for inclusion on a future agenda (information only).
i. DMMO Application for footpath from Mayfield to Margaret Close
ii. Asset Transfer Response – Queensfield Playing Field

PL27/087  Time and Date of Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled for Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 6:30pm.

Rachel Allbones
Town Clerk
Richmond House
Gainsborough

Thursday, 15 October 2026