Planning Committee – Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 6:30pm – Inquorate

Present: Councillors James Plastow, Richard Thompson

In Attendance:
Natasha Gardener

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

The meeting was declared inquorate in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972. No business was transacted.

Agenda

PL27/022  Apologies for Absence
To note apologies for absence.

PL27/023  Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011.

PL27/024  Dispensation Requests
To consider any dispensation requests received by the Town Clerk in relation to personal and/or disclosable pecuniary interests, not previously recorded.

PL27/025  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.

PL27/026  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 Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Paper A (pages 6 to 10)

PL27/027  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00547 (received 18/06/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 02/07/2026
Proposal: Request for confirmation of compliance with requirement 4 (Community Liaison Group) of the Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (SI 943/2024).
Location: Cottam Solar Project

PL27/028  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00554 (received 22/06/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 27/07/2026
Proposal: Advertisement consent for freestanding floor mounted Totem display.
Location: Lincoln Co-operative Chemists Ltd, 15-17 Market Street, Gainsborough

PL27/029  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00561 (received 25/06/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 27/07/2026
Proposal: Planning application to erect single storey rear extension.
Location: 12 Horsley Road, Gainsborough

PL27/030  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00595 (received 02/04/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 16/07/2026
Proposal: Request for confirmation of compliance with requirement 4 (Community Liaison Group) of the West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (SI 116/2025).
Location: West Burton Solar Project

PL27/031  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00599 (received 06/07/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 10/08/2026
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, Coxs Hill, Gainsborough

PL27/032  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00604 (received 07/07/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 21/07/2026
Proposal: Request for confirmation of compliance with requirement 4 (Community Liaison Group) of The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (SI 807/2024)
Location: The Gate Burton Energy Park Project

PL27/033  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00292 (received 09/07/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 23/07/2026
Proposal: Planning application for extension to the rear and the conversion of existing office space to 1no. residential apartment.
Location: 33 Market Street, Gainsborough
Amended plan submitted.

PL27/034  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00293 (received 09/07/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 23/07/2026
Proposal: Listed building consent for extension to the rear and the conversion of existing office space to 1no. residential apartment.
Location: 33 Market Street, Gainsborough
Amended plan submitted.

PL27/035  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00633 (received 15/07/26) any observations to make on the application, please make them by 17/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application to erect two storey side extension.
Location: 37 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough

PL27/036  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00246 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for the change of use from B2, B8 to use Class E(d) Indoor Sports.
Location: Strawsons Building, Unit 2 Grange Road, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough
Paper B (pages 11 to 28)

PL27/037  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/00976 REFUSED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for change of use to use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to C2 (Children’s home).
Location: Rowen House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough
Paper C (pages 29 to 52)

PL27/038  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00361 REFUSED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application to erect 2no. dwellings.
Location: Garages Adjacent to 60 Nelson Street, Gainsborough
Paper D (pages 53 to 70)

PL27/039  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00341 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for dropped kerb and installation of automated vehicle gate.
Location: 2 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough
Paper E (pages 71 to 87)

PL27/040  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00392 GRANTED (Delegated)
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
Paper F (pages 88 to 103)

PL27/041  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00382 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for alterations and extensions, including reduction in total residential units from four dwellinghouses, being two 2-bedroom dwellinghouses and two 3-bedroom dwellinghouses, to three 3-bedroom dwellinghouses, replacement rear extension, new dormer window, installation of solar panels and boundary fencing, replacement windows, roof and façade works
Location: 25-29A Spring Gardens, Gainsborough
Paper G (pages 104 to 120)

PL27/042  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00427 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application for change of use from class E shop to sui generis takeaway shop.
Location: 4A Church Street, Gainsborough
Paper H (pages 121 to 135)

PL27/043  Decision Notice
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00436 GRANTED IN PART (Delegated)
Proposal: T1 – Oak – Reduce height by 3.5m and a radial reduction of 1.5m. Reduce any lower branches to give at least a 1m clearance of the property. T2 – Oak – Reduce height by 3.5m and a radial reduction of 1.5m, reduce any overhang to the property. Reduce the weight and sail from the canopy. T16 and T12 of Tree Preservation Order Gainsborough 1955.
Location: 5 Mayflower Close, Gainsborough
Paper I (pages 136 to 148)

PL27/044  Street Naming Requests
To consider any street naming requests received.

PL27/045  Tree Preservation Orders
To consider any Tree Preservation Orders received. 

PL27/046  Traffic Regulation Order
To consider whether to contact Lincolnshire County Council to request an update on the proposed Traffic Regulation Order to make Cross Street one-way. 

PL27/047  Items for Notification
To receive items for notification and to note any items for inclusion on a future agenda (for information only).
i. DMMO Application for footpath from Mayfield to Margaret Close
ii. Asset Transfer Response – Queensfield Playing Field

PL27/048  Time and Date of Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 6.30 pm.

Rachel Allbones
Town Clerk
Richmond House
Gainsborough

Thursday, 16 July 2026