Planning Committee Minutes - 10th March 2025

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

Present:  Cllr. Annette Williams (in the Chair) Cllrs. David Kempton, Katie Pepper, (arrived 7.15pm)  Jon Boor, Peter Davis, Bryan Alcock, Jack Turner, Graham Searle & Cathi Elphee.

Also in attendance: T Croxford Deputy Clerk (minute taker).

No.

  1. Apologies for Absence – none received
  2. Declarations of Interests  - Cllr. C Elphee – Parking North Street.
  3. 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 10 February 2025 be approved as the official minutes. Proposed by Cllr. J Boor - Seconded by Cllr. P Davis - all present agreed. 

  1. Planning Applications

H02-0236-25 - reference is OWPC48153

Land Off Phoenix Lane Crowland Peterborough PE6 0GB

Details Condition Compliance - of the completed purchase of 0.76 Habitat Units from Heacham Habitat Bank (Condition 4 of H02-0925-24)

Comments: CPC defer to the expertise of the Planning Department.

H02-0197-25 - reference is OWPC48154

Rear of 1A Peterborough Road Crowland Peterborough PE6 0BB

Details Condition Compliance of gas/electricity external boxes, gas flues, soil vent pipes, proposed boundary treatments, existing and proposed site levels, proposed floor levels, hard surfaced areas, garden/amenity areas, foul and surface water disposal and Biodiversity Net Gain Plan (Conditions 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11 of H02-0266-24)

Comments: No objections

H02-0154-25 - reference is OWPC48155

FARMHOUSE EMPSONS FARM SHEPPARDS DROVE PE6 0NJ

Erection of oak framed garden room

Comments: No objections

  1. Planning Notifications/Decisions

H02-1060-24 – Approved

105 North Street Crowland PE6 0EG Convert 105 North Street into 2 dwellings together with the addition of a new dwelling to the rear - approved under H02-0728-21. Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans.- Approved

H02-0076-24 – Approved 

71 Peterborough Road Crowland PE6 0BB   Proposed installation of plastic/shingle honey comb floor base, 4 wooden poles, rain canopy and base for small container to be positioned– Approved 

H02-0008-24 – Refusal 

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 – Refusal

H02-10686 BARBERS DROVE SOUTH CROWLAND PETERBOROUGH PE6 0EY -24 – Approved 

6 BARBERS DROVE SOUTH CROWLAND PETERBOROUGH PE6 0EY Single storey extension to rear of dwelling – Approved 

H02-1067-24 – Approved 

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

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. Parking - Hardwick Close

 

CPC has reviewed this matter and believes it needs monitoring and both parties should refer it to the Road Safety Partnership – Contact details are to be given.

 

 

TC

  1. Traffic Parking Restrictions North Street

 

This was reviewed and discussed, CPC are happy with the suggestions for West St but will reply with recommendations that no restrictions are put outside 9, 11 & 13 North Street.

 

TC

  1. Abbey Clock

 

The condition of the clock was discussed in depth, with the possibility of applying for levelling up money to help with the fixing and maintenance/annual service.   This is to be looked into including a yearly service. Also discussed was the possibility of replacing it with an electric clock, this would need a lot of investigation. A deep cleaning of the area and replacing the cabinet was suggested and discussed. – ongoing

 

 

  1. Review progress following the last ward Walk

 

The report was reviewed again and all works have been completed.  It was recommended that the bench beside the telephone box is to be tidied up/wood treated.

 

JB

  1. Bus Stop in West Street

 

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

 

GJH

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

 

British Legion

Road Sign Kemp Street.

 

 

The meeting ended at   8.30  pm