Planning Committee Minutes - 13th October 2025
Planning Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 at 7pm in the Parish Rooms, Hall Street, Crowland
Present: Cllr. Cathi Elphee (in the Chair) Cllrs. Jon Boor, Katie Pepper, Bryan Alcock, Graham Searle, Peter Stowe, Peter Davis & Annette Williams.
Also in attendance: G Hawkes Clerk (minute taker).
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- Apologies for Absence – Cllrs Turner & Kempton
- Declarations of Interests – none
- To agree as a correct Record of the Minutes of the previous Meeting
It was resolved that the minutes of the parish council meeting held on the 9 September be approved as the official minutes. Proposed by Cllr Searle, seconded by Cllr Williams and agreed by all.
- Planning Applications
H02-0957-25 - reference is OWPC
GROOMS FARM COTTAGE HORSESHOE ROAD SPALDING PE11 3BE
Creation of new vehicular access – retrospective.
Comments – none as not our parish.
H02-0942-25 - reference is OWPC53605
Crowland Health Centre, Thorney Road Crowland PE6 0AL
Details of Biodiversity Gain Plan & written 30 year Habitat Management 7 Maintenance Plan (conditions 4 & 5 of H02-0182-25) Condition compliance Comments: No Objection
H02-0938-25 - reference is OWPC
Land at Postland Road & James Road Crowland Spalding PE6 0JB
Construction of micro energy storage facility.
Comments: Unable to comment in absence of any location plan.
H02-0910-25 - reference is OWPC53606
8 Peterborough Road Crowland PE6 0BA
Demolition of existing conservatory, partial demolition of existing utility at the rear & erection of a single storey flat roof extension Comments: No objection.
H02-0902-25 - reference is OWPC53608
23 Normanton Road Crowland PE6 0BA
Erection of a single storey rear extension & pergola structure, erection of first floor extension & alterations
Comments: No objection.
H02-0866-25 - reference is OWPC53609
Land to the rear 75 South Street, Crowland PE6 0AH
Erection of detached single storey dwelling.
Comments: Access not suitable with the number of houses and concern regarding the road structure and width of Hereward Way, otherwise no objections.
H02-0853-25 - reference is OWPC53611
Crowland Methodist church Reform Street Crowland PE6 0AN
Installation of solar panels. Comments: No objection.
H02-0817-25 - reference is OWPC53612
Alderlands James Road Road Crowland PE6 0AA
Change of use of part of land from former bus/coach yard to vehicle storage for up to 50 cars. Retrospective.
Comments: Strong objection. Proposed usage has a detrimental impact on the access into an historic market town. If the site is considered appropriate substantial screening will be required so that it is not seen by visitors into the town. The remaining land should also be managed appropriately and not just left to rewild. If agreed the storage aspect should be maintained with no trading on site.
- Planning Notifications/Decisions
H02-0522-25 – Approved
3 Railway Cottages Martins Road Crowland PE6 0JT – demolition of existing rear structure & erection of single storey rear extension, creation of a Juliet balcony, erection of new front porch, erection of a single storey pool house with indoor pool.
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A parishioner's email was discussed relating to the new housing developments, matters covered being benches, dog and waste bins all of which will require the respective management companies giving permission. Finally, the none compliance with planning conditions relating to tree planting – the council (clerk) will contact the planning office regarding this. |
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Members discussed the proposals and agreed that the restrictions should stop after the Spar shop initially to see how it works then review after 12 months. |
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Cllr Boor reported increasing problems with fly tipping at green Drove leading to Hax Roadway. He has spoken to local landowners who are looking at a barrier at the Green Drove end. This may present an opportunity to stop up Hacks Roadway so that fly tipping would not be possible. |
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Members agreed that if parishioners come forward to form a group the Council will financially support the purchase of equipment and training. |
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Cllr Williams will review the position.. |
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The Clerk will chase his initial email, may need to consider adverse possession in three Months time. |
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The Clerk will chase. |
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Caravan Park planning enforcement. |
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The meeting ended at 20.35pm