Minutes
Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council
Planning and Development Committee Minutes
18:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025
St Andrews Community Centre, Saxilby, LN1 2LP
Present:
Cllrs: Bridge, E.Bowden, Saunders (Chair), Shepherd, Waller, Wheatley, I.Willox, and J.Willox.
Cllrs Absent: None.
Officers: Lydia Hopton, Clerk.
Members of the public: Four.
P25/213 1. Apologies for Absence
None received.
P25/214 2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
a. Dispensations
No requests for dispensation were received.
b. Declarations of Interest
No declarations of interest were made in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
P25/215 3. Approval of Previous Minutes
Having been proposed (Cllr Shepherd) and seconded (Cllr E. Bowden) it was RESOLVED to:
Approve the Planning and Development Committee meeting notes of 19 November 2025.
P25/216 4. Meeting Action Log
• The action log was noted.
• It was raised that hedging works at Northfield Rise should be moved up the priority list to ensure completion before March, ahead of the nesting season.
P25/217 5. Public Participation Session (15 minutes)
The committee received a statement thanking the council for the opportunity to meet with members of the Saxilby Waterfront Working Group and to hear their views, regarding the dissolution of SWWG and adding back to the agenda to review the decision.
Objective: Respond to planning consultations in-line with the NDP, to meet the needs of the community and addressing any transport impacts
P25/218 6. Consider and agree consultee response to WL/2025/01158. Planning application for demolition of existing buildings and erection of 9no. dwellings, garages and associated works. The Bridge Inn, Gainsborough Road, Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2LX.
Parish Council Response: Objection – Pending Further Information
Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council objects to the application at this stage, pending the submission of further information and clarification, for the reasons set out below.
Policy Context
This response is made with regard to:
• NPPF Sections 8 (Healthy Communities), 12 (Design), and 15 (Conserving the Natural Environment)
• Central Lincolnshire Local Plan policies relating to sustainable development, biodiversity, transport, and green infrastructure including Policy S59: Green and Blue Infrastructure Network
• Saxilby with Ingleby NDP, including Policy 12 (Biodiversity & Green Infrastructure)
Key Concerns
1. Angling Rights and Boundary Treatment
The Parish Council notes concerns raised regarding LDAA fishing rights along the watercourse. Clarification is required on:
• The precise red-line boundary in relation to existing fishing pegs
• Long-term access arrangements and boundary treatments to prevent conflict between residents and lawful angling activity
This matter is material to community cohesion and public access in accordance with NDP (2025) Policy 1 - retention and enhancement of pedestrian connectivity and public access.
2. Retention of Public Footpath and Connectivity
The Parish Council strongly supports the retention and safeguarding of the existing public footpath, in accordance with, (of which is not within the site boundary)
• NPPF paragraph 105 (active travel and permeability) - protect and enhance public rights of way and access
• NDP Policy 7 (2025) (connectivity and movement)
• NDP (2025) Policy 1 - retention and enhancement of pedestrian connectivity and public access
3. Site Connectivity
Further detail is required on how the development integrates with the wider village, including:
• Safe pedestrian connections to nearby services, including along the Foss Dyke former tow path footpath
• Legibility and permeability of routes within and beyond the site
4. Existing Mature Ash Tree Not Shown on Plans – WLDC Tree Officer aware of tree
The Parish Council is concerned that an existing ash tree on-site does not appear to be represented on the submitted drawings. Clarification is required regarding:
• Whether the tree has been surveyed
• Proposed retention, which the council strongly supports
This is essential to assess compliance with NPPF paragraph 187b and NDP Policy 12 (2025) – retention of mature trees.
5. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Insufficient Detail
The Parish Council considers the current information insufficient to demonstrate compliance with NDP Policy 12 (2025) and national BNG requirements. In particular:
• The proposal indicates reliance on off-site BNG, without sufficient justification or detail
• There is a lack of detailed ecological information on existing flora and fauna
A robust ecological appraisal and clearer justification for off-site provision are required before determination.
6. Sustainability Measures
The Parish Council supports the inclusion of:
• Solar panels
• Air source heat pumps
• Garages (where sensitively designed)
These measures align with NPPF paragraph 158 and 159 and local sustainability objectives.
CIL
The council note that the development may be subject to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and that, where payable, a proportion of any receipts would be passed to Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council to support local infrastructure provision with the planning authority administering.
Conclusion
Until the matters above are satisfactorily addressed through amended plans and supporting documentation, the parish council objects to the proposal and requests that the application is not determined prematurely.
Having been proposed (Cllr Saunder) and seconded (Cllr Shepherd) it was RESOLVED to approve the consultee response.
P25/219 7. Consider and agree consultee response to WL/2025/01188. Application for approval of reserved matters to erect a Highway Depot including office building, gritter store, salt barn along with associated car parking, internal circulation road and boundary fencing considering appearance, landscaping and scale - following outline planning permission 147060 granted 16 October 2023. Land At Skellingthorpe Road, Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2QB.
Parish Council Response: Support, Subject to Conditions and Further Consideration
Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council supports the application in principle, subject to the comments and recommendations below.
Policy Context
The parish council considers the proposal against:
• NPPF Sections 9 (Sustainable Transport), 12 (Design), and 14 (Climate Change)
• Central Lincolnshire Local Plan policies on employment uses and infrastructure
• Saxilby with Ingleby NDP (2018) Policy 7 (Design & Character) Policy 8 and Policy 12 (Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity)
Comments
1. Renewable Energy Provision
The parish council notes that the scheme currently does not include solar panels, despite extensive roof space.
In line with:
• NPPF paragraph 159
• NDP (2025) Policy 7
The Parish Council recommends that panels are incorporated unless robustly demonstrated to be unviable.
2. Design and Boundary Treatments
The Parish Council supports the proposed boundary treatments, which are broadly in accordance with NDP Policy 7 (2025) and help mitigate visual impact.
3. Landscaping and Biodiversity
The proposals are considered generally compliant with NDP (2017) Policy 12 NDP Policy 7 (2025) and subject to:
• Delivery of high-quality landscaping
• Long-term management arrangements
4. Pedestrian Connectivity
The parish council strongly supports an extension and enhancement of footpath connectivity, linking the site to the wider pedestrian network in accordance with NDP objectives and requests this is implemented as part of the scheme - continuing to extend the footpath provision from the business park to Saxilby in-line with NDP (2017) policy 7.4 and NDP (2025) policy 7.3.
5. Highway and Junction Capacity
The Parish Council requests that the Local Planning Authority gives careful consideration to:
• The cumulative impact of additional vehicle movements
• Junction capacity review at the A57/Skellingthorpe Road junction
A review or confirmation from the Highways Authority is encouraged to ensure continued highway safety.
Conclusion
Subject to the above points, the Parish Council supports the approval of the reserved matters, with encouragement for renewable energy provision, footpath connectivity, and confirmation of highway capacity impacts.
Having been proposed (Cllr J.Willox) and seconded (Cllr I.Willox) it was RESOLVED to:
Approve the comments.
P25/220 8. Special Motion – Saxilby Waterfront Working Group
Special motion to amend a resolution on agenda item 9 Ref 25/201 11.3 from “Dissolve Saxilby Waterfront Working Group on 28 November 2025” to “Dissolve Saxilby Waterfront Working Group on 31 March 2026 to enable the completion of two outstanding projects 1. The installation of the information boards on the Waterfront and 2. The installation of heritage street lighting on Bridge Street (should these not be completed by 31 March 2026 for whatever reason, responsibility will revert to Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council)”
Having been proposed (Cllr Waller) and seconded (Cllr J.Willox) and RESOLVED to:
Dissolve Saxilby Waterfront Working Group on 31 March 2026 to enable the completion of two outstanding projects 1. The installation of the information boards on the Waterfront and 2. The installation of heritage street lighting on Bridge Street (should these not be completed by 31 March 2026 for whatever reason, responsibility will revert to Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council)” Then go under planning and development committee to complete projects if funding not in-place by then.
P25/221 9. Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Review
Committee noted the update.
Having been proposed (Cllr Saunders) and seconded (Cllr Waller) it was RESOLVED:
That the Planning and Development Committee recommends to Full Council for ratification the proposed response to the Independent Examiner.
P25/222 10. NDP Project 3.1 – Saxilby and District Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)
The update was noted, and the Chair recorded thanks to the Clerk for collating background information and achieving a positive outcome.
The items were taken on-block.
Having been proposed (Cllr J.WIllox) and seconded (Cllr E.Bowden) it was RESOLVED:
1. To note the update.
2. That the Clerk respond to FCC Communities Foundation with the requested background information to enable release of the grant funding agreement.
3. That the Clerk and RFO be authorised to sign the FCC Communities Foundation electronic Funding Agreement, subject to written authorisation from two additional authorised members and approval of the agreement by Full Council resolution.
P25/223 11. NDP Projects 3.3 & 3.4 – Westcroft Green Space Working Group
The update was noted. The Chair thanked councillors and the Communications team for their participation and support during the engagement process.
P25/224 12. Events Working Group
The Committee noted the action log and end-of-year review, including updates relating to:
• Mill Lane changing rooms solar panels (Football Foundation)
• The need to double-check feedback responses to support learning and improvement
P25/225 13. Grant Funding
The update was noted.
19:11 Meeting closed.
Please be advised these are notes of the meeting taken by the assistant clerk or clerk and cannot in any way be regarded as the official minutes of council until they are approved and signed.