2026 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Crowland Parish Council

Minutes of Planning & Place Council Meeting

Held on Monday 20th April 2026 at 7.00pm In the Parish Rooms, Hall Street, Crowland

Attendees: Cllr Cathi Elphee (Chair) - Cllr Jon Boor, Cllr Bryan Alcock, Cllr Peter Stowe, Cllr David Kempton, Cllr Graham Searle, Cllr Peter Davis, Cllr Katie Pepper & Cllr Annette Williams

Also in attendance: Tina Croxford – Deputy Clerk

Meeting Started at 7.00pm

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

and none received from Cllr Darren Warner, Cllr Jordan Boom & Cllr Jack Turner.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cllr Graham Searle declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 4.

Cllr Bryan Alcock declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.

3. TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

It was proposed, Cllr Annette Williams seconded Cllr Peter Davis and

Resolved: The minutes of the meeting held on 9th March 2026 were a true record and accurate record of the proceedings and were approved.

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

H02-0324-26 Reference OWPC56470

The Manor House 5 East Street Crowland PE6 0EN

First floor side/rear extension and alterations

Comments – CPC leave this to the experts of the planning department but are pleased to see work being actioned on the historic building in the centre of town.

H02-0291-26 Reference OWPC56471

The Manor House 5 East Street Crowland PE6 0EN

External alterations to roof & elevations to include replacement & works to windows, chimney stack, downpipes & colour of joinery on the front & side elevations

Comments: incorrect information and photos in supporting evidence, Appendix D.

CPC leave this to the experts of the planning department but are pleased to see work being actioned on the historic building in the centre of town.

H02-0288-26 Reference OWPC56472

21 WALKEN WAY CROWLAND PETERBOROUGH PE6 0GJ

Proposed use of property as supported housing (Class C3 (b) for up to 2 persons with 1 to 2 staff

Comments: CPC queries if the location is suitable for use, potentially causing adverse effects on the neighbours.

Parking may also be an issue.  

5. PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS/DECISIONS

H02-0189-26 APPROVED

HIDES FARM THE COMMON CROWLAND PE6 0HL

Change of use of existing outbuilding to ancillary living accommodation and minor alterations to external elevations - retrospective

H02-0075-26 REFUSAL

BRIDGE INN CARAVAN PARK BRIDGE INN COMMON DROVE PE6 0HJ

Erection of 3 dwellings on caravan park site

H02-0068-26 APPROVED

3A South Street Crowland Peterborough PE6 0AH

Details of all external doors & door frames & window frames (Conditions 4 & 5 of H02-1004-25)

H02-0058-26 REFUSAL

ALDERLANDS JAMES ROAD CROWLAND PE6 0AA

Confirmation that the existing use of land for Vehicle Storage is Lawful

H02-0034-26 APPROVED

RED ROOF 185a NENE TERRACE ROAD CROWLAND PE6 0LD

Erection of workshop for storage of motorhome and boats, render existing dwelling with new porch and replace windows to front elevation

H02-0033-26 REFUSAL

Land to Rear of 53 West Street Crowland Peterborough PE6 0EE

Construction of new detached dwelling

H02-0938-26 APPROVED

Land at Postland Road & James Road Crowland PE6 0JB

Construction of micro energy storage facility

H02-0575-26 APPROVED

Speechley's Yard North Street Crowland

Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 9 dwellings including car parking, infrastructure and landscaping.

H02-0511-26 REFUSAL

Land off Postland Road Crowland

Proposed development of 9 Dwellings

6. Post Box at Postland Road

The Parish Council have put in a request to Councillor Raymond Condell CVS Scheme

For the installation of a slabbed pathway and landscaping to the Post Box on Postland Road.

Plan B was discussed with the proposal of asking the post office to move the Post Box closer to the Bus Shelter.

7. Car Wash Site

It has been reported that the site now appears to be selling cars; the planning application will be reviewed. This will be investigated with the Planning Enforcement Officer.

8. Abbey Clock

Deputy Clerk emailed and spoke to Steven Strickland. It is on hold for personal reasons but is on the list and will be actioned.

9. Cenotaph Crosses

Concerns were raised regarding the appearance of the wooden crosses, decaying.This has been actioned, and the area has been cleared.

10. Bus Stop in West Street

A meeting was planned but the Stagecoach representative failed to show.The meeting is to be rescheduled.

Councillors Cathi Elphee and Graham Seale investigated the site with the Clerk and could not see a solution if the bus stop was moved. The meeting is to be rescheduled as the attending councillors investigated the site and could not see a solution.

The Bus Shelter grant is still to be investigated.

Possibility of requesting double yellow lines around the green to stop parked cars, which hinder the bus.

11. ANY OTHER MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED ON A FUTURE AGENDA.
12. – how long is left for burials? A meeting is to be requested with the Church Yard Committee and the Church Warden, with the possibility of how to invest to allow more.
13. – a request has been received to reduce the height.
14. – (Lorna, Reg and Michael)

The meeting ended at 8.10pm

PARISH COUNCIL ACTIONS – 9th March 2026

Signed by Chair……………………………….                

Date………………………………….

Cllr Cathi Elphee