Agenda and Minutes

Present: Councillors Mark Binns, Stephen Blogg, Richard Craig, David Dobbie, James Plastow, Glenn Puxty, Richard Thompson3

In Attendance:
Natasha Gardener                 Assistant Clerk

Also Present:                      1 member of the public.

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

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

Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P Key.

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

Minutes:
Councillor Binns declared a personal interest in PL27/033 as he knows the applicant.

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.

Minutes: 
No dispensation requests were received.

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, section 1(2), and to resolve accordingly.

Minutes:
No items for exclusion of public and press.

PL27/026  Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Paper A pages 6 to 10)
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.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 19 May 2026 be approved as a true and accurate record and signed by the Chair.

PL27/027  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00633 (received 15/07/26) – observations by 17/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application to erect two storey side extension.
Location: 37 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

PL27/028  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00658 (received 22/07/26) – observations by 24/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application for change of use of flat to podiatry practice.
Location: 17 Morley Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

PL27/029  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00677 (received 28/07/26) – observations by 31/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application for extension of dropped kerb.
Location: 174 Lea Road, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application.

PL27/030  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00688 (received 30/07/26) – observations by 31/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application for installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets.
Location: 24 Market Place, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To support the application, part of wider improvements in the town, as it helps to support the night time economy in the town.

PL27/031  Planning Application
To consider planning application received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00711 (received 06/08/26) – observations by 07/09/2026
Proposal: Planning application for alterations to front elevation including render, installation of French door, and installation of disability ramp.
Location: 17 Trinity Street, Gainsborough 

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To raise concerns to the proposal as submitted, that the size and footprint of the proposed ramp would extend onto the footpath and would not be in keeping with the scale and design of the neighbouring property’s steps. Members also suggested that alternative disability access via the rear of the property should be explored, noting that this had previously been used for accessible access.

PL27/032  Decision Notice (Paper B pages 11 to 28)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/033  Decision Notice (Paper C pages 29 to 52)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/034  Decision Notice (Paper D pages 53 to 70)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/035  Decision Notice (Paper E pages 71 to 87)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/036  Decision Notice (Paper F pages 88 to 103)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/037  Decision Notice (Paper G pages 104 to 120)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/038  Decision Notice (Paper H pages 121 to 135)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/039  Decision Notice (Paper I pages 136 to 148)
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

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/040  Decision Notice (Paper J pages 149 to 157)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00606 REFUSED (Delegated)
Proposal: Application for a lawful development certificate for change of use of existing dwellinghouse (C3 Use) to Children’s Care Home for 3no. Children (C2 Use)
Location: Rowen House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/041  Decision Notice (Paper K pages 158 to 172)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00561 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Planning application to erect single storey rear extension.
Location: 12 Horsley Road, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/042  Decision Notice (Paper L pages 173 to 186)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2026/00554 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Advertisement consent for freestanding floor mounted Totem display.
Location: 15-17 Market Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/043  Decision Notice (Paper M pages 187 to 204)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/01164 GRANTED (Delegated)
Proposal: Listed building consent for change of use of vacant spaces on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors from E(a) retail to (C3) residential accommodation, internal alterations to form 5no. residential units including installation of 4no. windows to rear elevation, including rectifying unlawful work.
Location: 4 Silver Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/044  Decision Notice (Paper N pages 205 to 224)
To note decision notice received.
Application Ref No: WL/2025/01163 GRANTED (Committee)
Proposal: Planning application for change of use of vacant spaces on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors from E(a) retail to (C3) residential accommodation, internal alterations to form 5no. residential units including installation of 4no. windows to rear elevation, including rectifying unlawful work.
Location: 4 Silver Street, Gainsborough

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the decision notice.

PL27/045  Street Naming Requests
To consider any street naming requests received.

Minutes:
No street naming requests were received.

PL27/046  Tree Preservation Orders
To consider any Tree Preservation Orders received. 

Minutes:
No tree preservation orders were received.

PL27/047  LCC Traffic / Highway Request Overview (Paper O pages 225 to 228)
To note traffic / highway requests since May 2022, action taken and responses received, and to resolve for any requests to be removed. 

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To note traffic / highway requests since May 2022, action taken and responses received.

PL27/048  Items for Notification
To receive items for notification and to note any items for inclusion on a future agenda (information only).

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE the items for notification to be included on future agendas:
i. DMMO Application for footpath from Mayfield to Margaret Close
ii. Asset Transfer Response – Queensfield Playing Field
Note: Councillor Plastow left the meeting at 7:06pm.
iii. LRSP speed survey for Lea Road

PL27/049  Time and Date of Next Meeting
To note that the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled for Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 6:30pm.

Minutes:
RESOLVED: To NOTE that the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled for Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 6:30pm.

The meeting closed at 7:08pm