Planning & Place Draft Minutes - 12th January 2026
Crowland Parish Council
Minutes of Planning & Place Council Meeting
HELD ON MONDAY 12th JANUARY 2026 at 7.00pm
IN THE PARISH ROOMS, HALL STREET, CROWLAND
Attendees: Cllr C Elphee (Chair) - Cllr P Davis, Cllr B Alcock, Cllr A Williams, Cllr P Stowe, Cllr D Kempton and Cllr J Bloom
Also in attendance: Becky Brothwell - Clerk/RFO
Meeting Started at 19:00
The meeting was opened by Chair, Councillor C Elphee, who welcomed all attendees.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received and accepted from Cllr Jon Boor, Cllr Graham Searle, and Katie Pepper, no apologies were received from Cllrs Darren Warner & Jack Turner.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Peter Davis declared a non-pecuniary in agenda item 4 – Planning application H02-0015-26.
3. TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: The minutes of the meeting held on 8th December 2025 were a true record and accurate record of the proceedings and were approved.
4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
H02-0015-26 – Reference OWPC54737
85 SOUTH STREET CROWLAND PETERBOROUGH PE6 0AH
Works to Trees in Crowland Conservation Area
Comments: Support for the planning application concerning the tree, and the final decision rests with SHDC.
H02-0005-26 – Reference OWPC54738
1 Manor Gardens Crowland Peterborough PE6 0DF
Works to Trees in Crowland Conservation Area
Comments: Support for the planning application concerning the tree, and the final decision rests with SHDC.
H02-1259-25 – Reference OWPC – Already Approved
South View Community Primary School Postland Road Crowland PE6 0JA
Construction of new pedestrian footpath.
Comments: The Council queried time constraints on the application and response, noting that the decision was made before the consultation deadline. Contact SHDC with the comments submitted by Committee.
H02-1244-25 – Reference OWPC54739
Bank House 113 North Street Crowland PE6 0EG - Works to trees in Crowland Conservation Area
Comments: Support for the planning application concerning the tree, and the final decision rests with SHDC.
H02-1179-25 – Reference OWPC54740 & OWPC55023
Decoy Farm Spalding Road Crowland PE6 0LX - modification
Proposed Solar Farm and associated infrastructure - approved under H02-0606-18. Modification of Condition 1 to allow amendments to previously approved plans.
Comments: Request information on what is being modified as unclear in application and send to Planning Committee.
H02-1106-25 – Reference OWPC54741
Crowland Community Hall 65 Broadway Crowland PE6 0BH
Change of use of community hall section for commercial storage - Retrospective
Comments: Objection – traffic concerns, loss of community space, and lack of consultation, as detailed below.
The use of the site for commercial storage has created traffic problems, including parked lorries obstructing the highway and blocking a designated bus stop. The change of use has also resulted in the loss of community space previously available for public hire, reducing facilities for social and community events. A request was made for parishioners to be consulted on whether this community space was still required, but this consultation has not taken place. In addition, the activity represents a commercial operation that is not suited to this location, which has historically served community purposes, and delivery issues have been reported since the change of use, causing further disruption in the area.
Previous comments
Cllr B Alcock: I am not sure what your opinions are about this change to storage. However, it is in a most inconvenient place where parked lorries cause traffic issues as well as blocking a designated bus stop. It also would remove what has been a space available to the public to hire for social events. Leaving that aspects aside it is a commercial activity not associated with this type of location. I am sure you will consider all relevant aspects.
Crowland Parish Council: There have been problems with deliveries since the change of use to a community hall building.
All comments agreed by Planning Committee.
5. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS/DECISIONS
APPROVED.
H02-1259-25 South View Community Primary School Postland Road Crowland PE6 0JA
Construction of new pedestrian footpath
APPROVED.
H02-1075-25 3 ABBEY MEWS CROWLAND PETERBOROUGH PE6 0EH
Works to Trees in Crowland Conservation Area
APPROVED.
H02-1004-25 3A South Street Crowland Peterborough PE6 0AH
Conversion of former hairdressing salon to florist store & holiday let above
H02-1008-25 REFUSAL
Land at Blackbird Close Crowland Peterborough PE6 0BA
Erection of 3 Dwellings with a Double Garage to Plot 3
6. AMBURY GARDENS PLOT
Update - the Council is awaiting a response from the Solicitor regarding the transfer of land.
7. BUS STOP IN WEST STREET
Update - the Council discussed relocating the bus stop, possibly outside the pub car park.
Stagecoach, Highways and Lincolnshire County Council will need to be consulted regarding the location and a new bus shelter.
Action: Clerk to make enquiries and consult residents for opinions on location.
8. HANGING BASKETS.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: Cllr Annette Williams will distribute order forms for hanging baskets within the defined areas of North, South, East, and West Street, and the Clerk will design a flyer and place the order with Classic Printers as soon as possible. Brackets are to be inspected prior to installation, and the cost is £37.00 per basket with a £10.00 deposit payable on ordering. Crowland in Bloom will assist with the plants, baskets on stanchions are normally sponsored with a £20 donation, and the nursery requires final basket numbers in advance to place plant orders.
9. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED ON A FUTURE AGENDA.
- Town Walk Update – Deputy Clerk has the list; to be added to the next agenda.
- Parking on Thorney Road – to be added to the next agenda.
Action: Clerk to email Lincolnshire County Council regarding parking issues and gather information for next Planning & Place meeting.
The meeting ended at 19:46