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), 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 18 August 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

PL27/022  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, section 1(2), and to resolve accordingly.

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/2026/00633 (received 15/07/26) – observations by 17/08/2026
Proposal: Planning application to erect two storey side extension.
Location: 37 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough

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

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

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

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 

PL27/032  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)

PL27/033  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)

PL27/034  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)

PL27/035  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)

PL27/036  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)

PL27/037  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)

PL27/038  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)

PL27/039  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)

PL27/040  Decision Notice
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
Paper J (pages 149 to 157)

PL27/041  Decision Notice
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
Paper K (pages 158 to 172)

PL27/042  Decision Notice
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
Paper L (pages 173 to 186)

PL27/043  Decision Notice
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
Paper M (pages 187 to 204)

PL27/044  Decision Notice
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
Paper N (pages 205 to 224)

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

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

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

PL27/048  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

PL27/049  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.

Rachel Allbones
Town Clerk
Richmond House
Gainsborough

Thursday, 13 August 2026