Planning Concerns

 

Notes on Planning Applications for Executive Committee 5 th August 2022 (main items)
Application S/086/00122 & 00123/19: 21 & 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for Change of use, conversion of, internal and external
alterations to former store…to provide 2 No residential units: 21 and 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Response: Objection on grounds that information incomplete. No objection to the principal but detail
inadequately defined.
Decision: Approved, subject to 3 pages of conditions (including some of the points raised by the Society) .
Current Position: Work on-going intermittently (3rd August 2022). To date: windows replaced (traditional
timber), external services connections, internal ground floor preparation, internal wall lining, internal stairs,
radiators etc.
External walls painted in pastel colours (yellow / blue / pink) rather than "white to match existing” as
shown on the approved drawings. Raised with ELDC. Outcome: ELDC not taking further action: they
anticipate that had a revised application been submitted for the change in colour, it would have been likely
to approved.
Application S/086/00425/19 3-5, Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ
Planning Permission for conversion, extension and alterations to former restaurant to form 6 No Apartments.
Part of building to be demolished.
Response: Objection due to increase number of flats proposed.
Decision: Approved.
Current Position: To date: External works to front generally completed. Internal work and minor rear
extension on-going. Window openings in rear wall reformatted, permanent frames & windows fitted and
areas re-rendered, some painted to match existing. Work still progressing slowly, external extension
cladding fitted, rendered and painted (August 2022).
Applications: S/086/01903 &01904/18 The Fighting Cocks, West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF
Planning Approval & Listed Building Consent: Internal & External Alterations to existing Public House,
including demolition of lean to garage and erection of a purpose built micro-brewery building (single storey).
Response: No objection with minor comments and queries.
Decision: Approved with minor conditions.
Current Position: As at 3rd August 2022: No obvious recent work to front. Work at rear intermittent.
External walls and roof and guttering of micro-brewery look complete.
Application S/086/00645 Horncastle College [Holmeleigh], Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6BW
Planning Permission - Erection of a multi-use building which will house learning and office facilities for
Boston College, with a separate facility for East Lindsey District Council staff on the site of existing buildings
and portable buildings which are to be demolished, provision of 2 car parks, secure cycle and bin storage,
generator and substation and pedestrian walkways.
Response: Whilst looking to support the proposal to move ELDC Headquarters to Horncastle, significant
concerns were raised, including the proposed demolition of one of the crescent of Holmeleigh cottage
homes, the apparent lack of appreciation of the history of the site, lack of attempting to fit in with the
existing retained buildings, loss of many of the trees, little proposed screening and archaeological matters..
Decision: Approved subject to conditions. Approval allows demolition of Ralph Bennett House (one of the
original crescent f 1930’s "cottage homes”. It appears that the condition that the demolition can only take
place once the proposed new combined council offices / college building is substantially complete was
replaced by a condition that the demolition of Ralph Bennett House could not begin until the contract for the
construction of the new ELDC/College building was signed.
Current Position: As at 3rd August 2022: The new block looks to be completed externally. Site works still ongoing
(understood to be "opening” in September 2022?)
S/086/00405/22 (Approved). Determination (Approved) Query??
ELDC Application S/086/00161/22 sought a Determination (as to whether or not they need to make a
further application to demolish Tom Scholey House (another of the Holmeleigh children’s home
"cottages”). HHHS submitted an objection, however the Determination was approved in the applicant’s
(ELDC) favour.] Further Application S/086/00405/22 for Non-material Amendments also
approved. The latter Application shows Tom Scholey House still in place with a "future covered
walkway” connecting to the new building. This appears to be at odds with other statements which
suggested that the intention is to demolish Tom Scholey House, however the Chairman understands that
ELDC are looking at retaining the building and have approach HTC and HHHS for ideas for use and running
of the building. Position needs to be clarified.
Application Reference: S/086/01382/20 LYDSTEP, 8 CROFT STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BE
Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to existing bungalow to provide a lobby, w.c., study area,
utility, kitchen/dining area with seating/relaxation area and ensuite. Erection of a detached double garage on the site of existing,
Response: Note made that the proposed works lie on a know Site of archaeological importance (Roman and
Iron Age) and that appropriate measures need to be taken. Concern raised that the proposed double garage
and vehicular access to the garden behind the house would have a negative impact on the area.
Decision: Approved subject to conditions re archaeological investigations. No reference to the impact of the
access and garage.
Current Position: Work in progress. As at 3rd August 2022, check still required to confirm that the necessary
archaeological work was been carried out on any strip footings and drainage works. Extended bungalow
now substantially complete including brick front boundary wall.

Application Reference: S/086/02393/20: Jubliee House, Waring Street, Horncastle LN9 6DY
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of, extension and alterations to existing dental surgery and
first floor flat to provide 5No houses with the existing outbuildings to be demolished.
Response: No objection in principle but suggestion for further soft landscaping to shield the development
from Jubilee Road. Materials only described in outline: full details need to be submitted and approved prior
to construction. Minor queries re drainage connection and extent of provision for waste bins.
Decision: Approved subject to conditions, including requirements for detailed proposals for archaeological
investigations, monitoring and recording.
Current position: No apparent activity to date (3rd August 2022) but see Application S/086/01174/22 below.
Estate agents sign advised that building has been sold.
Application S/086/01174/22; Further submission re Jubilee House, Waring Street, Horncastle LN9 6DY.
Planning Permission: Change of use (to single dwelling) .
Response: No objection but preference for the scheme set out in S/086/02393/20.
Decision: Awaited.
Applications S/086/00055 & 00056: 8, High Street, Horncastle LN9 5BL
Planning Application & Listed Building Consent: Change of use, conversion of, alterations to existing building
which is a Listed Building currently used under Class A1: Shops and Class B1: Business of The Town and
Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended to use the ground floor under Class E (Commercial, Business
and Service) of the Order and 4no. flats on the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the building.
Response: No objection to the proposed Change of Use. Endorsed comments made by LCC Historic
Environment Officer concerning archaeological investigations during any excavations. Traditional timber
framed windows to the rear would enhance the property rather than the proposed uPVC, similarly cast iron
(or cast iron replica) rainwater goods. Suggested that the existing front dormers are improved as for the
second floor windows. Query raised re proposed treatment of alley ways/access (i.e. not patched concrete).
Decision: Approved following revisions, subject to conditions.
Current position: Renovation to the timber surround to the shop front and excavation work for new services
began prior to Approval. As at 3rd August 2022: The shop front refurbished and occupied. Internal and
external work to rear on-going on section accessed from High Street. Some new ground floor windows (in
timber) fitted and external excavations for pipework renewal now back filled and York Stone relaid.
Conditions relating to pre-approval of a scheme of archaeological investigation and monitoring being
followed up. Work to upper parts of front elevation recently completed. Work now looks to have started
on rear section accessed from Dog Kennel Lane.
Application S/086/00107/21 (and Application N /086/00700/21 ) : 17-29 West Street, Horncastle LN9 5JE
Planning Application: Change of use, alterations to existing agricultural and domestic machinery dealership to provide a builders merchant to include trade counter, showroom and a warehouse.

Response: No objection to proposed change of use. Concerns over colour of cladding with suggestion that
much of it is in a gentler colour more suitable for the Conservation Area. Note made about the opportunity
to improve the street scene by soft landscaping and treatment of entry points. Queries raised re no proposals concerning entrance gates, security fencing, security lighting, external surface finishes, soft landscaping and signage, noting that details should be submitted for approval prior to construction. Question also raised concerning provision of access to the western part of the site which is not included in the application.
Decision: Approved subject to conditions (including approval of final details for the colour of the cladding).
No mention made of the queries raised by HHHS. Appropriate permissions will be needed for signage (,
(submitted under Application N/086/00700/21 ) boundary treatments etc: progress on these aspects should
be monitored.)
Current position: Work under way to refurbish existing structures. NB: Further Application S/086/00249/22
submitted re west part of the site submitted and subsequently withdrawn. Now re-submitted in modified
form (see below S/086/01318/22).
Application S/086/01318/22: 17-29 West Street, Horncastle LN9 5JE
Planning Permission - Demolition of ancillary buildings, additional cladding to 2no. buildings, and new
palisade fence along western boundary to a maximum height of 2.4m.
Revised version of S/086/00249/22).
Response: Pending. Note that the 2 No brick built building at west end of site are now shown as retained and forming part of the boundary.
Application S/086/00768/21: 47, West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JE
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing barn.
Response: No objection to the general principle but comments raised re points of detail/concerns.
Decision: Approvedsubject to conditions.
Current position: Building looks to be in good order and in use in its existing form following earlier
structural renovation. As at 3rd August 2022, work on modifications allowed by the Planning Permission
on-going.
Application S/086/01856/21 Land North of Mareham Road, Horncastle
Planning Application for:Erection of 165 No dwellings with associated garages, erection of a pumping station
and construction of a vehicular and pedestrian access.
Response: Objection on various grounds, including increase in number of dwellings by approx one third. Note that a previous application by others for the same plot was granted on appeal but for a 129 dwelling
development. See attached copy of the Society’s comments as submitted to ELDC planning department.

Decision: Approved subject to conditions.
Current situation on the ground: Access to land formed in old gateway. Part of site stripped and topsoil pile
formed. Preparations made for forming foundation slabs on the western part of the proposed development.
As at 3rd August 2022, minor preparatory works.
Application S/086/01180/21 : L and East of Forum packaging, Mareham Road, Horncastle.
Planning Permission - Erection of 5no. detached houses with associated garages and stores and extension to
warehouse.
Decision:Approved (September 2021)
Current Position: As at 3rd August 2022 Construction of first houses started.
Application S/086/02350/21 Land to rear of Fighting Cocks Inn, West Street, Horncastle LN9 5JF. Detailed Particulars relating to the erection of a dormer bungalow, attached garage and walls with gates.
Response: Formal objection as earlier approval restricted height to a single storey. General style and
appearance acceptable. Queries raised concerning emergency access, access rights, investigation of possible old cock-pit, landscaping (including proposed treatment of existing vegetation) and external lighting. Furthersubmission made.
Decision: Approved, subject to conditions re various prior approvals and the protection of existing TPO trees.
Application: S/086/02496 16, Bridge Street, Horncastle LN9 5JA
Planning Permission: External and internal alterations to an existing building and the additional Use Classes + external lighting, boundary fencing, piers and gates. (previously Travis Perkins shop and yard).
Response: The proposed treatment of the Bridge Street frontage is welcome as improving the street scene.
Minor comments regarding bollards and fencing.
Feb 2022: Amended proposals submitted including revised bollard proposals. Society submitted a positive
response to the revised bollard proposals subject to colouring matching other similar bollards elsewhere in
the town.
Decision: Approved.
Current position: As at 3rd August 2022, some minor preparatory works undertaken.
Application S/086/02559/21 The School House, Watsons Yard, West Street LN9 5JG
Planning Application: Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing disused school to provide a
dwelling.
Response: No objection to the proposed change of use. Suggestion made re restoration of original dormer
windows in the south elevation of the roof. .
Decision: Approved subject to conditions.

Further Application for the removal of certain conditions (S/086/01227/22) seeking removal of condition
for scheme of archaeological investigation and reporting, on grounds of no underground works. The Society
responded suggesting that there were matters of historical interest within the building itself which should
still be investigated and recorded prior to modification of covering-up.
Application S/086/02159/21 |17 LINCOLN ROAD, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 5AW
Planning Permission - Demolition of existing dwelling, garages, outbuildings and petrol station. Erection of a
replacement petrol station with associated convenience store, parking, jet wash, air, water and vacuum
station, parcel collection locker and ATM.
Response: Objection to proposal as submitted based on various matters including appearance, proposed
opening hours and queries re noise, external lighting etc.
Decision: Approved subject to conditions.
NB a revised Noise Assessment report submitted subsequently. Some of the points raised by the Society
have been mirrored by the Environmental Health response to the submission and others. Further request
from Highways regarding production of proposals for dealing with surface water run-off. The "as
approved” scheme omits the originally proposed jet wash and vac station (which was sited directly against
neighbouring gardens).
Application S/086/00507/22 21, High Street, Horncastle. LN9 5HP
Listed Building Consent application: Alterations to existing shop front to provide nonilluminated window
display.
Response: Proposed display was to "fussy” and would not compliment the street scene. A single picture
approach would be preferred. Suggestion that a similar approach used for 21, High Street and 6, Market
Place.
Curent Position: As at 3rd August 2022: Talks understood to have been held to work to an acceptable
solution.
Application S/086/00240/22 6, Market Place, Horncastle LN9 5HB
Consent to display 8 No non-illuminated window graphics.
Response: The proposed bright blue back ground would clash with the general street scene. Suggest white or less obtrusive colour. See also S/086/00507/22.
Current Position: As at 3rd August 2022: Talks understood to have been held to work to an acceptable
solution.
Application S/086/00343/22 2, Lindsey Court, Horncastle. LN9 5DH
Listed Building Consent: External alterations to existing dwelling (replacement timber windows).
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Response: No objection.
Decision: Approved.
Application S/086/00460/22 Cattle Market Car Park, The Wong, Horncastle
Consent to Display: 1 No free standing non-illuminated sign.
Response: No objection to the proposed mounting post and frame. Objection to the plan as presented with
the application (which it is understood a a rough draft). Comments made regarding what a plan needs to
provide to be useful to someone not familiar with the town etc.
Decision: Form of stand Approved.
General
1 Dilapidations:.
1.1 Queen Street, Old Chapel: No obvious visible change. It is understood that Notice has been served
(reported that notices posted adjacent to the building). As at 3rd August 2022? no apparent change.
Note that the period of Notice has expired so ELDC would be able to get remedial work undertaken (but
no activity to date).
1.2 6, Market Place: Rendering repaired but building still in a sorry state. Planning Department have
been in discussion with the owner over the proposals. It is understood that a Notice has been served
on the owner. Minor works have since been undertaken (but no improvement in the appearance).
See also Application S/086/00240/22 concerning installation of window graphics as temporary
measure to improve appearance.
1.3 Old Water Mill (Mill Lane): Demolition phase completed. Roof and walls of the two main bays of
the old mill structure being re-established. As at 3rd August: Demolition complete with whole site
cleared with the exception of the walls of the main 2 bay mill structure. New roofing timber work
substantially re-erected.
1.4 The Crown public house, West Street: barns at the rear being re-roofed. Note that a planning
application to convert this building into 8No B&B units was rejected. The Society had not been advised
of a subsequent application but the present work might be on a "like-for-like” replacement. Contact
made with ELDC Historic Environment Officer who is aware of that some work is being carried out.
HHHS to keep an eye on progress. 3rd August 2022: no obvious recent change.
2 Hamerton Lane (off East Street ): some buildings at the rear have been demolished. See S/086/00529/11
and S/086/01877/15. Monitor to see that the approved drawings are being followed (4 years on). As at 3rd
August 2022: On-going activity: further refurbishment work on building to be retained; excavation and
clearance work look to be substantially completed.
3 Flood Relief Scheme & June 2019 flooding : No further word of the investigation report. Local press
report concerning to the delay in this report (2 years) which is still said to be 70% complete.Local EA engineer
contacted to point out existing flow restrictions upstream of Stanhope Road. As at 3rd August 2022: it is
understood that a Report has been completed. Not seen as yet.
4 Land to the South of Banovallum Gardens: large scale housing development under way (assumed based
on earlier permissions). Last seen 3rd August 2022: some buildings complete or nearing completion, others
advancing rapidly.
5 Land to the east of Woodhall Road (beyond top of Langton Hill) : Ground works look to have started
prior to a further housing development (extension of Brackenbury Close / Langton Close). Ref: Either:
S/086/02022/21 | Planning Permission - Erection of 9no. dwellings with associate garages and construction
of a vehicular access. | LAND OFF BRACKENBURY CLOSE, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 5BE or
S/086/00133/19 | Detailed Particulars relating to the erection of 25no. houses, 17no. bungalows, 10no. pairs of semi detached houses and 2no. blocks of 4no. flats (70no. dwellings in total), erection of associated
garages and construction of vehicular and pedestrian accesses.
6 Weekly Lists being received for ELDC applications weekly and reviewed.
Michael Hieatt 5th August 2022

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Notes on Planning Applications for Executive Committee 1st September 2020 (main items)

Application S/086/01831/16, Health Centre, Manor House Street, Horncastle
Revised submission for proposal to replace existing Health Centre with an eco-friendly domestic property.
Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions).
Current Position: Demolition works completed. No further work on the redevelopment. Site tidied from over growth.
Proposed development understood to be on hold. Arrangements being made with the owner to allow site to be used
by the Contractor during the remedial work to the Roman Wall behind the Community Centre.
Application S/086/01840/18 Foundry Yard, Holt Lane, Horncastle, LN9 6AL
Revised application (again for two dwellings).
Response: No objection but with query concerning rights of access and other minor comments.
Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions, including comment re existing access rights)
Current position: Construction well advanced on 1 property; other property not started. Large semi permanent shed
has appeared at entrance and does not appear on the Approved Plans. To be monitored. Further metal roofed sheds
have appeared and look relatively permanent. Query sent to Planning Enforcement 4th December 2019. MJH to chase
a response.
Application S/086/00122 & 00123/19: 21 & 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for Change of use =, conversion of, internal and external alterations to
former store…to provide 2 No residential units: 21 and 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Response: Objection on grounds that information incomplete. No objection to the principal but detail inadequately
defined.
Decision: Approved, subject to 3 pages of conditions (including some of the points raised by the Society) .
Current Position: Internal work on-going.
Application S/086/00180/19 8, Queen Street, Horncastle LN9 6BD
Planning Permission: Erection of metal railings along boundary.
Response: No objections. Application commended for reinstatement of original style railings which will much improve
the street scene. Comment re health & safety consideration on design of proposed railing tops.
Decision: Approved.
Position as at 1st September 2020: No change. Excavation and refilling carried out in preparation for the installing the
railings. House up for sale.
Application S/086/00425/19 3-5, Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ
Planning Permission for conversion, extension and alterations to former restaurant to form 6 No Appartments. Part of
building to be demolished.
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Response: Objection due to increase number of flats proposed.
Decision: Approved. External works to front look to have been completed. Internal works ongoing. As at 1st
September 2020, on-going internal work and re-formatting window openings in rear wall.)
Applications: S/086/01903 &01904/18 The Fighting Cocks, West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF
Planning Approval & Listed Building Consent: Internal & External Alterations to existing Public House, including
demolition of lean to garage and erection of a purpose built micro-brewery building (single storey).
Response: No objection with minor comments and queries.
Decision: Approved with minor conditions.
Current Position: As at 1st September 2020: no signs of recent activity.
Application S/086/00832/19 11, Prospect Street, Horncastle, LN9 5BA
Rear extension and alterations to existing house to provide 2No groundfloor additional bedrooms and an en suite
shower room.
Response: Comments raised re potential clash with boundary (ref. Neighbour Comments), nature of rainwater goods
and ventilation openings.
Decision: Approved.
Current Position: As at 1st September 2020: no apparent action on site.
Application S/086/00259/20 18, East Street, Horncastle LN9 6AZ
Proposal to replace 3 No external windows (with timber frames in style to match neighbouring properties).
Response:Minor comments re details of proposed windows should better match the originals.
Decision: Awaited.
Application S/086/00645 Horncastle College [Holmeleigh], Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6BW
Planning Permission - Erection of a multi-use building which will house learning and office facilities for Boston College,
with a separate facility for East Lindsey District Council staff on the site of existing buildings and portable buildings
which are to be demolished, provision of 2 car parks, secure cycle and bin storage, generator and substation and
pedestrian walkways.
Response: Whilst looking to support the proposal to move ELDC Headquarters to Horncastle, significant concerns were
raised, including the proposed demolition of one of the crescent of Holmeleigh cottage homes, the apparent lack of
appreciation of the history of the site, lack of attempting to fit in with the existing retained buildings, loss of many of
the trees, little proposed screening and archaeological matters. See attached appendix for the full comments.
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Decision: Approved subject to conditions. Approval allows demolition of Ralph Bennett House (one of the original
crescent f 1930’s "cottage homes” but there is a condition that the demolition can only take place once the proposed
new combined council offices / college building is substantially complete.
Application reference S/086/00687/20 10 - 11 MARKET PLACE, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 5HB
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to the existing building to create a porch area to facilitate the subdivision
of existing shop into 2no. shops (works started). External alterations to remove paraphernalia from shop front.
Response: No objection but minor queries raised
Decision:Approved.
Present Position: Refurbishment of the two shops completed and the shops have opened.
Application reference S/086/0060 4 & 00605 /20 19 ST LAWRENCE STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5BJ
(i)Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing building which is a listed building to
provide 2no. self contained first floor flats, replace existing first floor window to provide a door and provision of a
metal staircase to the rear.
(ii) Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing building to provide 2no. self contained first floor flats, replace
existing first floor window to provide a door and provision of a metal staircase to the rear.
Response: No objection to the general principle but points raised on matters of detail.
Decisions: Approved subject to conditions.
Application reference S/086/00840 & 00841 /20 CAGTHORPE HALL, CAGTHORPE, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6DZ
(i) Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing office which is a listed building to form
a dwelling.
(ii) Listed Building Consent - Conversion of and internal and external alterations to existing office to form a dwelling
Response: No objection in principle but queries relating to details, including viability of proposed parking
arrangements. The proposal maintains the outward appearance of this historic chapel and makes features of parts of
the internal existing balcony and ceiling rose.
An amendment received:
Response: no major objection to the amendments but query re impact of proposed wall on access to No 5 Cagthorpe.
Decision: Approved.
Application reference S/086/00935/20 : 11 CROFT STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BE
Planning Permission - Rear extension to existing house to provide an enlarged kitchen, sun lounge and shower room on
the site of an existing conservatory which is to be demolished.
Response: Pending.
Decision: Not yet due.
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Application reference S/086/00880/20 : 72 QUEEN STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BG
Planning Permission - Alterations to existing house to provide replacement windows and doors.
Response: Objection to use of uPCV to rear and design of replacement front door.
Decision: Pending
Application reference S/086/01216/20 : 37 HIGH STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5HP
Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing building to provide replacement joinery including windows and door
Response: Pending
Application Reference S/086/01341/20 19-23 BULL RING, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5HU
Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing shop to provide a restaurant.
Response: Pending
Application Reference: S/086/01208/20 : 10 CROFT STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BE
Planning Permission - Erection of a detached bungalow, 1no. pair of semi-detached houses and construction of
vehicular access. [NB: Access via Hammerton Lane.]
Response : Pending
General
1 E-mails from David Lawrence re Dilapidations:.
1.1 Queen Street old chapel (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement website: 4th Dec 2019))
1.2 Post Office, water penetration (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))
1.3 Punch House, window frame No Action taken.
1.4 6, Market Place: state of rendering. (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))
Points 1.1, 1.2 & 1.4 discussed with Conservation Officer during walk around Horncastle Feb 2020. Planning
Department have been in discussion with the owner over the proposals for 3.4.
Acknowledgement received but no further formal responses to date. MJH to chase.
2 Hammerton Lane (off East Street ): buildings at the rear have recently been demolished (currently a pile of bricks).
See S/086/00529/11 and S/086/01877/15. Monitor to see that the approved drawings are being followed (4
years on).
As at 1st September 2020, site work to date limited to demolition in line with that indicated on the
approved Planning Drawings.
3 Flood Relief Scheme & June 2019 flooding : No further word of the investigation report being carried out by others.
MJH has contacted Councillor Fiona Martin who will request an update.
Michael Hieatt 1st September 2020


Notes on Planning Applications for Executive Committee 27 th July 2020 (main items)

Application S/086/01831/16, Health Centre, Manor House Street, Horncastle

Revised submission for proposal to replace existing Health Centre with an eco-friendly domestic property.

Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions).

Current Position: Demolition works completed. No further work on the redevelopment. Site tidied from over

growth. Proposed development understood to be on hold.

Application S/086/01840/18 Foundry Yard, Holt Lane, Horncastle, LN9 6AL

Revised application (again for two dwellings).

Response: No objection but with query concerning rights of access and other minor comments.

Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions, including comment re existing access rights)

Current position: Construction well advanced on 1 property; other property not started. Large semi

permanent shed has appeared at entrance and does not appear on the Approved Plans. To be monitored.

Further metal roofed sheds have appeared and look relatively permanent. Query sent to Planning

Enforcement 4th December 2019. MJH to chase a response.

Application S/086/00122 & 00123/19: 21 & 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for Change of use =, conversion of, internal and external

alterations to former store…to provide 2 No residential units: 21 and 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Response: Objection on grounds that information incomplete. No objection to the principal but detail

inadequately defined.

Decision: Approved, subject to 3 pages of conditions (including some of the points raised by the Society) .

Current Position: Some work started internally but on hold during lock-down until 17th June - on-going ).

Application S/086/00180/19 8, Queen Street, Horncastle LN9 6BD

Planning Permission: Erection of metal railings along boundary.

Response: No objections. Application commended for reinstatement of original style railings which will much

improve the street scene. Comment re health & safety consideration on design of proposed railing tops.

Decision: Approved.

Position as at July 2020: Excavation and refilling carried out in preparation for the installing the railings.

House up for sale.

Application S/086/00425/19 3-5, Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ

Planning Permission for conversion, extension and alterations to former restaurant to form 6 No

Appartments. Part of building to be demolished.

Response: Objection due to increase number of flats proposed.

Decision: Approved. External works to front look to have been completed. Internal works ongoing. As at

17th July 2020, on-going internal work and on re-formatting window openings in rear wall started.)

Applications: S/086/01903 &01904/18 The Fighting Cocks, West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF

Planning Approval & Listed Building Consent: Internal & External Alterations to existing Public House, including

demolition of lean to garage and erection of a purpose built micro-brewery building (single storey).

Response: No objection with minor comments and queries.

Decision: Approved with minor conditions.

Current Position: Work started but little sign of recent activity.

Application S/086/00832/19 11, Prospect Street, Horncastle, LN9 5BA

Rear extension and alterations to existing house to provide 2No groundfloor additional bedrooms and an en

suite shower room.

Response: Comments raised re potential clash with boundary (ref. Neighbour Comments), nature of rainwater

goods and ventilation openings.

Decision: Approved.

Current Position: As at July 2020: no apparent action on site.

Application S/086/00259/20 18, East Street, Horncastle LN9 6AZ

Proposal to replace 3 No external windows (with timber frames in style to match neighbouring properties).

Response:Minor comments re details of proposed windows should better match the originals.

Decision: Awaited.

Application S/086/00645 Horncastle College [Holmeleigh], Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6BW

Planning Permission - Erection of a multi-use building which will house learning and office facilities for Boston

College, with a separate facility for East Lindsey District Council staff on the site of existing buildings and

portable buildings which are to be demolished, provision of 2 car parks, secure cycle and bin storage,

generator and substation and pedestrian walkways.

Response: Whilst looking to support the proposal to move ELDC Headquarters to Horncastle, significant

concerns were raised, including the proposed demolition of one of the crescent of Holmeleigh cottage

homes, the apparent lack of appreciation of the history of the site, lack of attempting to fit in with the

existing retained buildings, loss of many of the trees, little proposed screening and archaeological matters.

See attached appendix for the full comments.

Decision: Awaited.

Note that a further objection has been raised by SAVE Britain’s Heritage which has asked that the application

be refused and that a revised application consider the retention and conversion of Tom Scholley House and

Ralph Bennett House.

Application reference S/086/00687/20 10 - 11 MARKET PLACE, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 5HB

Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to the existing building to create a porch area to

facilitate the subdivision of existing shop into 2no. shops (works started). External alterations

to remove paraphernalia from shop front.

Response: No objection but minor queries raised

Decision:Approved.

Application reference S/086/0060 4 & 00605 /20 19 ST LAWRENCE STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5BJ

(i)Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing building which is a listed

building to provide 2no. self contained first floor flats, replace existing first floor window to provide a door

and provision of a metal staircase to the rear.

(ii) Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing building to provide 2no. self contained first floor flats,

replace existing first floor window to provide a door and provision of a metal staircase to the rear.

Response: No objection to the general principle but points raised on matters of detail.

Decisions:Approved subject to conditions.

Application reference S/086/00840 & 00841 /20 CAGTHORPE HALL, CAGTHORPE, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6DZ

(i) Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing office which is a listed

building to form a dwelling.

(ii) Listed Building Consent - Conversion of and internal and external alterations to existing office to form a

dwelling

Response: No objection in principle but queries relating to details, including viability of proposed parking

arrangements. The proposal maintains the outward appearance of this historic chapel and

makes features of parts of the internal existing balcony and ceiling rose.

Decision: Awaited. An amendment received , response pending.

Application reference S/086/00935/20 : 11 CROFT STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BE

Planning Permission - Rear extension to existing house to provide an enlarged kitchen, sun lounge and

shower room on the site of an existing conservatory which is to be demolished.

Response: Pending.

Decision: Not yet due.

Application reference S/086/00880/20 : 72 QUEEN STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BG

Planning Permission - Alterations to existing house to provide replacement windows and doors.

Response: Objection to use of uPCV to rear and design of replacement front door.

Decision: Pending

Application reference S/086/01216/20 : 37 HIGH STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5HP

Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing building to provide replacement joinery including windows

and door

Response: Pending

General

1 E-mails from David Lawrence re Dilapidations:.

1.1 Queen Street old chapel (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement website: 4th Dec 2019))

1.2 Post Office, water penetration (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))

1.3 Punch House, window frame No Action taken.

1.4 6, Market Place: state of rendering. (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))

Points 1.1, 1.2 & 1.4 discussed with Conservation Officer during walk around Horncastle Feb 2020. Planning

Department have been in discussion with the owner over the proposals for 3.4.

Acknowledgement received but no further formal responses to date. MJH to chase.

2 Hammerton Lane (off East Street ): buildings at the rear have recently been demolished (currently a pile

of bricks). See S/086/00529/11 and S/086/01877/15. Monitor to see that the approved drawings are being

followed (4 years on).

As at 17th July 2020, site work to date limited to demolition in line with that indicated on the approved

Planning Drawings.

3 Flood Relief Scheme & June 2019 flooding : No further word of the investigation report being carried out

by others. MJH has contacted Councillor Fiona Martin who will request an update.

Michael Hieatt 27th July 2020

Notes on Planning Applications for Executive Committee 16th June 2020 (main items)

Application S/086/01831/16, Health Centre, Manor House Street, Horncastle

Revised submission for proposal to replace existing Health Centre with an eco-friendly domestic property.

Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions).

Current Position: Demolition works completed. No further work on the redevelopment. Site tidied from over growth. Proposed development understood to be on hold.

Application S/086/01840/18 Foundry Yard, Holt Lane, Horncastle, LN9 6AL

Revised application (again for two dwellings).

Response: No objection but with query concerning rights of access and other minor comments.

Decision: Approved (subject to 5 pages of conditions, including comment re existing access rights)

Current position: Construction well advanced on 1 property; other property not started. Large semi permanent shed has appeared at entrance and does not appear on the Approved Plans. To be monitored. Further metal roofed sheds have appeared and look relatively permanent. Query sent to Planning Enforcement 4th December 2019. MJH to chase a response.

Application S/086/00122 & 00123/19: 21 & 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for Change of use =, conversion of, internal and external alterations to former store…to provide 2 No residential units: 21 and 23 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Response: Objection on grounds that information incomplete. No objection to the principal but detail inadequately defined.

Decision: Approved, subject to 3 pages of conditions (including some of the points raised by the Society) .

Current Position: Some work started internally but looked to be on hold during lock-down as at 16th June. (Post meeting note: work re-started 17th June 2020).

Application S/086/00180/19 8, Queen Street, Horncastle LN9 6BD

Planning Permission: Erection of metal railings along boundary.

Response: No objections. Application commended for reinstatement of original style railings which will much improve the street scene. Comment re health & safety consideration on design of proposed railing tops.

Decision: Approved.

Position as at 16th June 2020: Excavation and refilling carried out in preparation for the installing the railings. House up for sale.

Application S/086/00425/19 3-5, Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ

Planning Permission for conversion, extension and alterations to former restaurant to form 6 No Appartments. Part of building to be demolished.

Response: Objection due to increase number of flats proposed.

Decision: Approved. External works to front look to have been completed; scaffold to front removed. Internal works ongoing. As at 16th June 2020, on-going internal work but no work as yet to the rear elevations. (Post meeting note: work on re-formatting window opening in rear wall started 17th June 2020.)

Applications: S/086/01903 &01904/18 The Fighting Cocks, West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF

Planning Approval & Listed Building Consent: Internal & External Alterations to existing Public House, including

demolition of lean to garage and erection of a purpose built micro-brewery building (single storey).

Response: No objection with minor comments and queries.

Decision: Approved with minor conditions.

Current Position: As at 16th June 2020: Work started but no signs of recent activity.

Application S/086/00832/19 11, Prospect Street, Horncastle, LN9 5BA

Rear extension and alterations to existing house to provide 2No groundfloor additional bedrooms and an en suite shower room.

Response: Comments raised re potential clash with boundary (ref. Neighbour Comments), nature of rainwater goods and ventilation openings.

Decision: Approved.

Current Position: As at 16th June 2020: no apparent action on site.

Application S/086/02110/19 63A, West Street, Horncastle LN9 5AF

Proposal to replace 3 No external windows (with timber frames in style to match)

Response: No objection.

Decision: Approved.

Application S/086/00259/20 18, East Street, Horncastle LN9 6AZ

Proposal to replace 3 No external windows (with timber frames in style to match neighbouring properties).

Response:Minor comments re details of proposed windows should better match the originals.

Decision: Awaited.

Application referenceS/086/00319 & 460/20: 31 EAST STREET, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 6AZ

(i) Listed Building Consent - Alterations to the existing building to provide replacement signage (works completed)

(ii) Consent to Display - 1no. non illuminated fascia sign (sign A), 1no. set of non illuminated individual wall mounted letters (sign B), 1no. illuminated hanging wall sign (Sign C1), 3no. free standing, double sided, non illuminated signs (signs C2, E and F), 1no. non-illuminated panel sign (sign D) and 1no. hand painted welcome sign (sign G) (works completed).

Response: No objections.

Decision: Approved.

Application referenceS/086/00573/20 64 WEST STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5AD

Planning Permission: Alterations to existing dwelling to provide replacement UPVC windows, replace front and rear doors and provision of an additional rear window..

Response: (i) Unable to support use of uPVC replacement windows and doors (ii) style of proposed windows and doors should match the retained existing window. .

Decision: Refused.

Application S/086/00645 Horncastle College [Holmeleigh], Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6BW

Planning Permission - Erection of a multi-use building which will house learning and office facilities for Boston College, with a separate facility for East Lindsey District Council staff on the site of existing buildings and portable buildings which are to be demolished, provision of 2 car parks, secure cycle and bin storage, generator and substation and pedestrian walkways.

Response: Whilst looking to support the proposal to move ELDC Headquarters to Horncastle, significant concerns were raised, including the proposed demolition of one of the crescent of Holmeleigh cottage homes, the apparent lack of appreciation of the history of the site, lack of attempting to fit in with the existing retained buildings, loss of many of the trees, little proposed screening and archaeological matters. See attached appendix for the full comments.

Decision: Awaited.

Application referenceS/086/00687/20 10 - 11 MARKET PLACE, HORNCASTLE, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN9 5HB

Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to the existing building to create a porch area to facilitate the subdivision of existing shop into 2no. shops (works started). External alterations to remove paraphernalia from shop front.

Response: No objection but minor queries raised

Decision: Awaited.

Application reference S/086/00604 & 00605/20 19 ST LAWRENCE STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5BJ

(i)Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing building which is a listed building to provide 2no. self contained first floor flats, replace existing first floor window to provide a door and provision of a metal staircase to the rear.

(ii) Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing building to provide 2no. self contained first floor flats, replace existing first floor window to provide a door and provision of a metal staircase to the rear.

Response: No objection to the general principle but points raised on matters of detail.

Decisions: Awaited.

Application referenceS/086/00840 & 00841/20 CAGTHORPE HALL, CAGTHORPE, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6DZ

(i) Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing office which is a listed building to form a dwelling.

(ii) Listed Building Consent - Conversion of and internal and external alterations to existing office to form a dwelling

Response: No objection in principle but queries relating to details, including viability of proposed parking arrangements. The proposal maintains the outward appearance of this historic chapel and makes features of parts of the internal existing balcony and ceiling rose.

Decision: Awaited.

Application reference S/086/00935/20: 11 CROFT STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BE

Planning Permission - Rear extension to existing house to provide an enlarged kitchen, sun lounge and shower room on the site of an existing conservatory which is to be demolished.

Response: Pending.

Decision: Not yet due.

Application reference S/086/00880/20: 72 QUEEN STREET, HORNCASTLE, LN9 6BG

Planning Permission - Alterations to existing house to provide replacement windows and doors.

Response: Pending

Decision: Pending

General

1 E-mails from David Lawrence re Dilapidations:.

1.1 Queen Street old chapel (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement website: 4th Dec 2019))

1.2 Post Office, water penetration (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))

1.3 Punch House, window frame No Action taken.

1.4 6, Market Place: state of rendering. (Query raised via ELDC Planning Enforcement: 4th Dec 2019))

Points 1.1, 1.2 & 1.4 discussed with Conservation Officer during walk around Horncastle Feb 2020. Planning Department have been in discussion with the owner over the proposals for 3.4.

Acknowledgement received but no further formal responses to date. MJH to chase.

2 Hammerton Lane (off East Street): buildings at the rear have recently been demolished (currently a pile of bricks). See S/086/00529/11 and S/086/01877/15. Monitor to see that the approved drawings are being followed (4 years on).

As at 16th June 2020, site work to date limited to demolition in line with that indicated on the approved Planning Drawings.

3 Flood Relief Scheme & June 2019 flooding: No further word of the investigation report being carried out by others. MJH to contact Councillor Fiona Martin for an update.

Michael Hieatt 19th June 2020


Horncastle History & Heritage Society: Notes on Planning Applications for Executive Committee 16th June 2020: Appendix

Comments made on behalf of the Society on Planning Application S/086/00645/20 re Horncastle College [Holmeleigh], Mareham Road, Horncastle LN9 6BW:

We apologise for the late submission of these comments. In view of the significance of this application which lies on a historically important site we had expected to be notified as a Consultee and did not find out until recently that the application had been submitted.

The Society welcomes the proposal for ELDC to move their Headquarters to Horncastle and for use to be made of the Homeleigh site, however the Society does have reservations about some aspects of the proposals set out in the Planning Application. In particular, they object to the proposed demolition of one of the historic cottage homes in order to create a few additional parking spaces. There is also a lack of information regarding the existing buildings on the site and the overall views of the developed site showing both the new and retained buildings .

The impression given by the application is that little attempt has been made to consider how the proposed new development will

Planning Concerns

The Society is consulted on planning applications within the conservation area of the town or on applications that may have an effect on conservation areas.

Dr Michael Hieatt, one of our members, responds to these applications on behalf of the Society and keeps Members informed on important issues.

Sometimes, as in the case of the Tesco and the Mareham Road applications other members contribute towards responses.