2025 Minutes

Planning Committee Minutes - 10th February 2025

Planning Committee Monday 10 February 2025 at 7pm in the Parish Rooms, Hall Street, Crowland

Present:  Cllr. Annette Williams (in the Chair) Cllrs. David Kempton, Katie Pepper (arrived 19.10), Jon Boor, Peter Davis, Bryan Alcock, & Cathi Elphee.

Also in attendance: G Hawkes Clerk (minute taker).

No.

  1. Apologies for Absence

The meeting was advised that apologies had been received from Cllr Turner. It was Resolved: That apologies with valid reasons for absence had been accepted from Cllr Turner.

  1. Declarations of Interests  - Cllr Davis re Planning application H02-0032-25.
  2. To agree as a correct Record of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 

It was Resolved: That the draft minutes of the parish council planning meeting held on 13 January 2025 be approved as the official minutes. Proposed by Cllr. Kempton - Seconded by Cllr. Boor - all present agreed. 

  1. Planning Applications

H02-0102-25 - reference is OWPC47822

36 ALDERLANDS CLOSE CROWLAND SPALDING PE6 0BS

Proposed Conservatory to Rear Elevation

Comments: -   no objections

H02-0084-25 - reference is OWPC47823

24 Hardwick Close Crowland PE6 0FP

Modification of 106 Agreement relating to paragraph 1.15 of schedule 3 to amend the period from 12 months to 6 months to assist with the sale (Planning approval under H02-0075-19)

Comments: We are unclear on what this application refers to and its impact on the original section 106 agreement.

H02-0076-25 - reference is OWPC47824

71 Peterborough Road Crowland PE6 0BB

Proposed Bungalow Extension, Loft Conversion, Internal Alterations and a Replacement Garage with Recreational Space - Approved under H02-0675-24. Amendments to external elevations

Comments: - no objections.

H02-0032-25 - reference is OWPC47825

Land to Rear of 75 South Street Crowland Peterborough

Erection of single storey dwelling with double garage

Comments: - no objections.

H02-0008-25 - when adding comments it had already been refused

Peterborough and Spalding Gliding Club St Guthlacs Lodge Spalding Road PE6 0JW

Proposed installation of plastic/shingle honey comb floor base, 4 wooden poles, rain canopy and base for small container to be positioned

Comments: - no objections.

  1. Planning Notifications/Decisions

H02-1067-24 – Approved

14 ST GUTHLACS CLOSE CROWLAND SPALDING PE6 0ES Proposed first floor extension - Approved

H02-1049-24 – Refusal  

Land off Hereward Way Crowland Peterborough PE6 0BL Details of contamination of land or pollution of controlled waters, landscaping, tree planting, proposed boundary treatments, external materials and window frames(Conditions 3, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of H02-0151-24) – Refusal

H02-1010-24 – Refusal  

Land to Rear of 1a Peterborough Road Crowland Peterborough Details of external boxes for gas & electricity supplies & of any gas flues & soil vent pipes, boundary treatments, site & floor levels, foul & surface water disposal, biodiversity net gain plan (Conditions 4, 6, 8, 9 & 11 of H02-0266-24) – Refusal

  1. VE Day - Maypole 

 

Cllr Williams reported that the school children will dance around the maypole on the day and will liaise with Mr Strickland to arrange for the pole to be moved from the school to the Council implement shed. The top part of the pole is currently missing and will need a replacement part if not found. The pole will be erected on site to enable the children to practice.

 

 
  1.  Bins

 

Cllr Kempton reported that an order for 22 new bins had been placed with R F Welding at a cheaper price as the previous supplier was going to struggle to meet the delivery deadline. Cllrs Kempton & Williams will meet S Warner to agree a replacement plan mainly located in North & South Street. The deadline for delivery is the 14th of March for fitting that weekend so that a project report can then be submitted.

 

 
  1. Bus Stop in West Street

 

The Clerk will review and arrange a meeting with the bus company.

 

GJH
  1. Hanging baskets – to clarify procedures and processes.

 

The Clerk will liaise with our staff to clarify the number of small and large baskets we have available, and the number of brackets and will confirm the numbers to Helen Kempton. He will also establish the number sold to date. Cllr Boor will liaise with our staff o sort out the stanchion repair that is needed.

 

GJH/ JB
  1. Any other matters to be included on a future agenda

 

Abbey clock to discuss a way forward to minimise costs and ensure longevity.

Review progress following the last ward walk undertaken by Councillors.

 

 

 

The meeting ended at   8.25  pm