2026 Minutes (Planning and Highways Committee)

May 2026 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council – Planning and Highways Committee

Minutes of a meeting of Market Deeping Town Council’s Planning and Highways Committee held on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 7.00pm. Cllr Dr Byrd presided over Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Hughes, Cllr Neilson, Cllr Mrs Steel and Cllr Gamble. The Clerk was also in attendance.

At 7.00pm Cllr Dr Byrd welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited the members of the public present to address the Committee.

A resident raised concerns about S26/0625 the proposed Persimmon development Land South of A15 West of Peterborough Road, Market Deeping. He provided members with copies of a presentation that he had prepared and outlined his concerns regarding the development. Cllr Dr Byrd explained that this application would be discussed by the committee later in the agenda.

Several residents of Church Street raised their concerns about businesses on Church Street. Their concerns were cars parking on yellow lines, litter and inappropriate signage. It was explained that SKDC do not control the types of businesses to occupy a building but this is a commercial decision taken by the landlord, they do have jurisdiction over signage in a conservation area and licensing. Residents were encouraged to keep evidence of parking violations and report them. One resident had received a reply from Matthew Johnstone at SKDC and gave the Clerk a copy.

141. Chairman’s Welcome

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. The meeting opened at 7.00pm.

142. Apologies for Absences

Apologies for absence was received from Cllr Wey prior to the meeting.

143. To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011

There were no declarations of interest.

144. Minutes from the Planning and Highways Committee meeting held on Wednesday 1 April 2026

It was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the minutes of the Planning and Highways Committee meeting held on 1 April

2026 as a true and accurate record. The Chair signed the minutes.

145. Clerk’s Report

	Comments
Grass verge cutting – the contractor was made aware that part of the Avenue was omitted in the first cut. The contractor confirmed that he would ensure that this area is picked up in the second cut which is taking place week commencing 27 April. The contractor also confirmed that the areas owned by Market Deeping Town Council in Charter Avenue was included in the first cut.	Discussions took place regarding several areas of grass cutting and it was agreed that this would be monitored by the Clerks.

146. Correspondence

Members had received a copy of the correspondence report prior to the meeting.

Correspondence to be noted – Received up to 6 May 2026
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	SKDC	07.04.26	Record of valid planning applications registered between 30 March – 2 April 2026	Noted
2.	SKDC	13.04.26	Record of valid planning applications registered between 6-10 April 2026	Noted
3.	Cellnex UK	14.03.26	Permitted development at North West Corner of Sports Field, off Towngate East, Market Deeping. Replacement of Cellnex’s existing 25m lattice tower with a 25m lattice tower at North West Corner of Sports Field, off Towngate East, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UE	Sent to P&H Cttee 15.04.26. Noted
4.	SKDC	20.04.26	Record of valid planning applications registered between 13-17 April 2026	Noted
5.	SKDC	27.04.26	Record of valid planning applications registered between 20 – 24 April 2026	Noted
6.	LCC	27.04.26	Notification of traffic regulation order – TTRO16693 Organisation responsible for restriction: Anglian Water Reason for restriction: Emergency – Burst water main Nature and location of restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – The Orchard (Between B1524 & a point 40m northeast) Period of restriction: 24.04.26 – 30.04.26	Noted
7.	SKDC	28.04.26	SKDC informed that the Gypsey/Traveller community that occupied land to the north of Grain Barn, Hall Meadow Road, Deepings St James on 22 April 2026 had moved on and the case was closed.	Noted
8.	Resident	28.4.26	Resident called re overhanging tree from our tree on Glebe Field over their Godsey lane garage	Park keeper’s informed and they will cut it back. Resident asked not to throw their grass cuttings in to Glebe Field, they agreed.
9.	SKDC	4.5.26	Record of valid planning applications registered between 27 April – 1 May 2026	Noted
10.	SKDC	6.5.26	Possible breech of Planning control in Church Street Market Deeping	Noted.

Correspondence to be acted upon – Received up to 6 May 2026
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	LCC	01.04.26 (evening)	Public engagement events for walking and cycling plans	Noted
2.	Resident	10.04.26	1 Resident concerned about the continuing deterioration of Church Street, Market Deeping. A number of new shops have arrived in a small area and it is not in keeping within the Conservation area along with the boarded-up shop front on the corner.	Deputy Clerk sent an acknowledgement to the resident and informed him that his concerns would be discussed at the P&H Cttee on 6 May 2026. The resident may attend the meeting. (The signage has been reported to SKDC enforcement following last month’s P&H Cttee on 1 April). Cllr Mrs Jones reported that she has been in touch with the owners of the boarded-up shop on the corner of Market Deeping. They have agreed that Deeping School art students can create art work to be put on the boards.
3.	Resident	27.04.26	Resident called into the Town Hall and reported that potholes had not been repaired prior to the resurfacing of Lincoln Close and Lindsey Avenue and therefore the potholes still remain.	27.04.26 Deputy Clerk reported to Lincolnshire Highways.
4.	SKDC	29.4.26	Walking audit in Market Deeping 21.5.26 1-3pm	Cllr Steel and Cllr Neilson agreed to attend the audit. Update – the proposed audit was cancelled and will be rescheduled for week commencing 25th May 2026. Cllrs were updated 20.5.26.

147. Finance

Omega Report: Review of performance to date, budget/expenditure/income

The Clerk had provided members with a report prior to the meeting. Cllr Dr Byrd asked members if there were any comments on the omega report and there were none.

Planning

148. To consider the planning applications received up to 6 May 2026, as per SKDC Weekly Planning lists

Ref. no	Application details and address	MDTC response
S26/0526	Applicant: Mr Aleksandrs Zinkevics Location: 39 Lancaster Way, Market Deeping, PE6 8LA Proposal: Erection of garage App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 5 May 2026	Deadline before meeting. No response submitted.
S26/0593	Applicant: Mr Stuart Robinson Location: The Old Maltings, 9 Stamford Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AB Proposal: Like-for-like refurbishment installation of entire multi-layered wooden kitchen floor including underfloor wooden joists, which will need replacement or repair App Type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 12.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application and subject to satisfactory materials being used have no further comment at this time.
S26/0625	Applicant: Mrs Hannah Lambert Location: Land South of A15 west of Peterborough Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8CQ Proposal: Reserved matters submission (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and associated infrastructure for the erection of 80 dwellings with access pursuant to outline permission S24/0617 App Type: Reserved Matters (Major) SKDC deadline: 14.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application on 6.6.26 and would like to raise the following points: 1. We believe the location of plot 80 remains unsatisfactory and still impacts negatively on the existing neighbouring property. Could the case officer please review this with the resident? 2. We request consideration of a condition to the effect that the children's play area and green walk area is completed before the final 30 properties are occupied. 3. The applicant has acknowledged this to be a "gateway site". Would they be willing to consider making a contribution to a Gateway Sign for Market Deeping? 4. Could the electricity substation be located away from the children's play area please?
S26/0636	Applicant: Mr Stuart Robinson Location: The Old Maltings, 9 Stamford Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AB Proposal: The works involve two gate replacements, from rotting soft-wood to idigbo hard wood: The existing soft-wood front gate (2 x 2,240W x 1,800H), on the north-facing side The existing pedestrian gate (1,360W x 1,780H), on the South, river-facing side App type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 16.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application on 6.6.26 and are pleased that the applicant is improving the external appearance of the property.
S26/0613	Applicant: Mr James Wherry Location: Mill House, 27 Stamford Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AB Proposal: Demolish the single storey rear extension and the erection of a new single storey flat roof extension. Demolish the existing wall piers, widen the access and erect new wall piers App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 20.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application on 6.6.26 and believe the planned extension compliments the existing building and have no objection to the application.
S26/0614	Applicant: Mr James Wherry Location: Mill House, 27 Stamford Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AB Proposal: Demolish the single storey rear extension and the erection of a new single storey flat roof extension. Demolish the existing wall piers, widen the access and erect new all piers App Type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 20.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application on 6.6.26 and believe the planned extension compliments the existing building and have no objection to the application
S26/0594	Applicant: Mr Ben Train Location: Tesco stores, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8UD Proposal: Two DT Standard compressor packs and 2 DT standard condenser/gas cooler packs installed on concrete plinths and surrounded by Armco barrier. Installation of 3m high closed boarded timber fence enclosure with 750mm undercut and access gates. Installation of 3m high closed boarded timber fence enclosure and access gates. App Type: Full Planning Permission SKDC deadline: 20.05.26	Market Deeping Town Council's Planning and Highway's committee discussed the application on 6.6.26 and believe the work supports the Company's core work and have no objection to the application

149. Planning applications and their results received up to 6 May 2026


Ref No.	Application details and address	SKDC Decision
S26/0231	Applicant: Mr Nathan Herbert Location: Land off Wellington Way, Market Deeping Proposal: Submission of details reserved by conditions 6 (details of the lighting) and 8 (Local Plan Policy SB1 and SD1) of planning permission S24/2110 – Erection of 11 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping Date received: 9 February 2026 Decision date: 14.04.26	Details approved 14 April 2026
S26/0379	Applicant: Leanne Location: 8 Market Place, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA Proposal: Section 211 Notice to raise and reduce over a three-year period instead, doing 10% per year Date received: 04.03.26 Decision date: 16.04.26	Work allowed 16 April 2026
S26/0191	Applicant: Neil Johnson Location: 28 Towngate West, Market Deeping Proposal: Erection of four bay garage, outdoor seating and kitchen area Date received: 03.02.26 Decision date: 20.04.26	Withdrawn by Agent
S25/2223	Applicant: Mr Andrew Igoea Location: Land adjacent to numbers 11-21 (odd numbers) Rosemary Avenue, Market Deeping, PE6 8JY Proposal: Lateral crown reduction to Oak Tree (TPO-356) Date received: 19.11.25 Decision date: 22.04.26	Work allowed 22 April 2026
S26/0431	Applicant: Millie Hart Location: The Cedars, 82 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL Proposal: Section 211 notice for the following works: Hazels at rear of garden to be coppiced Sycamore tree crown thin 30% Yew tree x 2 near shed and garden room, lateral crown reduction 3/4m Elderberry - remove All trees on boundary crown lift 3-4m Hawthorn - remove Sycamore x 3 crown lift 3-4m Silver birch on adjoining property branches in contact with roof remove back to main stem Date received: 10.04.26 Decision date: 23 April 2026	Work allowed 23 April 2026
S25/2333	Applicant: Mrs Yanna Blakely Location: 14 Deene Close, Market Deeping, Lincs, PE6 8SX Proposal: Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to a mix use of residential (C3) and a hair salon (Sui Generis) Date received: 16th February 2026	Grants planning permission 5 May 2026

150. For members to review the monitoring of approved planning applications

No.

Approved Planning Application

Reported by/ Date

Response/Action

No planning application received regarding property on Church Street removing trees and shrubbery in the conservation area.

P&HC

16.03.26 As requested by P&HC on 4 March this was reported to SKDC to investigate

26.03.26 SKDC planning enforcement investigating the matter, reference number is ENF26/0065.

Highways

151. For members to review reported highways issues.

The Deputy Clerk had circulated a copy of the Highways issue report prior to the meeting.

MDTC Reported Highway Issues – Planning & Highways Committee – up to 6 May 2026
No.	Highway Issue	Date reported	Reported to	Response
1	Increase in traffic/parking on Godsey Lane following the relocation of the post office. Concern expressed by residents that it is unsafe for pedestrians.		LCC	*Meeting took place with Cllr Shelton, Cllr Dr Byrd, Cllr Mrs Jones, Deputy Clerk and the Senior Highways Officer, LCC on 2 May, awaiting feedback. 12.06.23 LCC informed that a written forward planning brief for the parking restrictions to be reviewed outside the post office and around the junction had been sent to the county councillor for approval. Once approved it can be submitted to be included on the programme of works. As it is a substantial programme they cannot provide a timeframe at present. 27.02.24 – Deputy Clerk requested an update from LCC highways. 05.06.24 – Deputy Clerk reported that LCC Highways were following this up. 25.09.24 – Deputy Clerk requested an update from LCC regarding the parking restrictions near the post office and pedestrian crossing points. 26.09.24 – LCC checking on progress. Nov/Dec 24 - Safe crossing points have been installed on Godsey Lane. 05.02.26 – LCC Highways following up the installation of double yellow lines at the post office roundabout.
2	Pavement Gap – Northfield Rd	02.05.23	LCC	*As above – ongoing
3	Quiet Lane Status – Millfield Rd	02.05.23		*As above – ongoing 03.09.25 – Cllr Mrs Jones confirmed that this is ongoing
4	Stamford Road – Cllrs request for double yellow lines to be installed outside the two new houses due to the narrowness of the road. The yellow lines would not be installed outside existing properties.	06.06.23	LCC	07.07.23 - LCC will review this request once the building work has been completed but believes the narrowing of the road actually is a natural form of traffic calming.
5	Bend on Northfield Road into Blenheim Way.			06.09.23 P&H Cttee requested this be listed on the Highways report for monitoring. The Committee have raised this as an area of concern with LCC on previous occasions. 02.02.24 – Two road incidents took place on Friday 2 February 2024. A business in the area has copied in LCC, Police, Lincs Road Safety Partnership and the district councillor. 09.02.23 Two further road incidents reported by local business to LCC/Police/District Councillor. 12.02.24 Deputy Clerk contacted LCC Highways as per P&H Cttee’s request for immediate safety measures to be installed at this location. 21.02.24 – LCC responded and informed that they have carried out interim measures to address concerns, including lining improvements and vegetation clearance so warning signs are more visible. Works are underway to review the speed limit on Northfield Road and works are also planned to re-texture the road surface and improve skid resistance later this year. 01.05.24 – LCC consulting on reducing the speed limit to 40mph on Northfield Road. 01.05.24 – P&H Ctte resolved unanimously to request that the speed limit is reduced to 30mph due to the new housing development and future housing developments along Northfield Road. 29.05.24 – Consultation response sent from P&H Cttee to LCC.
6	Cllr reported a broken bench located in St Guthlac’s Avenue. The bench is not owned by MDTC	04.10.24	FixMyStreet Ref 4198498	SKDC referred the matter to LCC. 22.01.26 Followed up with SKDC as Lincs saying bench does not belong to them.
7	Earlier in the year a tree fell across Stamford Road due to strong winds. The tree was removed from the road and laid on the verge, there are still a lot of chopped branches on the verge which needs clearing.	03.07.25	FixMyStreet Ref 2848556	03.07.25 LCC logged the report. 21.07.25 LCC are sorry but they are not taking immediate action with this report because their current resources are extremely limited and have to focus their enforcement on matters of a significant danger or nuisance to road users. LCC will, however, continue to monitor the site during their routine inspections and will review the situation.
8	Resident reported that The Orchard pavement is a trip hazard due to uneven surface.	11.08.25	FixMyStreet Ref 2852524	13.08.25 – Reported by Cllr Dr Byrd on FixMyStreet 13.08.25 – LCC investigating.
9	Paving area outside Moore Thompson, 27 Market Place, PE6 8EA. Cracked slabs some of which are wobbly and a trip hazard	17.12.25	FixMyStreet 2866001	17.12.25 Reported to LCC 17.12.25 LCC have investigated and works are now planned. Once the work is due to take place, they will let the council know. 24.12.25 LCC reported action is scheduled.
10	Broke and uneven slabs on John Eve Way near Tesco roundabout	05.02.26	FixMyStreet 2875318	05.02.26 Reported to LCC 18.02.26 Highways issued work out to delivery gangs.
11	Resident reported street light on walkway between Douglas Road and Wade Park Avenue near the gate of Market Deeping Bowls Club has been removed, remnants taped up with red and white tape. Resident would like to know when a replacement light will be installed as there is now insufficient light.	03.03.26	FixMyStreet 2882696	04.03.26 Reported to LCC/SKDC. 04.03.26 LCC have investigated and works are now planned.
12	Resident reported standing water covering less than half the road on the High Street.	04.03.26	FixMyStreet 4212432	04.03.26 Reported by resident to LCC
13	Resident reported to the town hall that a new water meter had been installed in the public pavement and is now a trip hazard. Location outside 5 Dixon Road	04.03.26	FixMyStreet 2882712	04.03.26 Reported to LCC. 12.03.26 LCC reported they have assessed the footpath condition and whilst it has deteriorated it does not yet require further action. If the fault deteriorates significantly then please report this again to LCC and they will investigate further.
14	3 dead trees along Millfield Road	03.07.25	FixMyStreet 2848553	04.07.25 LCC reported that this issue is more complicated than they first thought. They will need to do further investigations and will let MDTC know the situation as soon as they can. 08.07.25 LCC completed their investigation and works are now planned. 10.07.25 Cllr Steel informed that there are more trees along Millfield Road that are dead and need to be assessed. 10.07.25 Deputy Clerk updated FixMyStreet that there are dead trees along the whole of Millfield Road that needs to be assessed. 10.07.25 LCC informed the highways team have issued this work out to one of their delivery gangs and will let the council know when the job is complete. 26.11.25 Reported to LCC that the trees that were initially reported have not be removed although some trimming had taken place on other trees. 03.12.25 – As this is a protected Green Lane MDTC would like new trees to be planted where the dead trees have been removed to preserve the context of the Lane. Deputy Clerk to request. 15.12.25 – Deputy Clerk contacted LCC requesting new trees as above. 20.01.26 – LCC reported fixed. 01.04.26 – Agreed at P&H Cttee to reinstate this matter on the Highways report.
15.	Weeds all along High Street and Market Place Market Deeping	30.4.26		Reported via Fix my Street ref. 2890004
16.	Weeds on Thyme Avenue	6.5.26		To be reported via FixMyStreet by Cllr Byrd

152. For members to receive feedback from Market Deeping Town Council’s Town and Country Heritage Walk held on Saturday 18th April as part of SKDC’s Walking Festival (PB)

Cllr Dr Byrd reported that about 24 people attended and a lovely walk took place with refreshments provided in the Town Hall Chambers. Cllr Dr Byrd will send a report to SKDC.

Conservation Area

153. For members to review any issues relating to the Conservation area

a) Town Clerk Clock Ceremony

Due to ongoing work being carried out on the bore hole which is preventing the clock’s installation taking place, this will be carried forward to the next agenda.

154. For members to be briefed on the new flood sensors (DJ)

Cllr Mrs Jones reported that there are 2 sensors which have been placed in the River Welland which monitor the level of water 24/7. Members of the emergency planning group have registered to be notified when the water levels are creating a risk of flooding. It is intended to hold a public awareness event in the next few months.

155. For members to review any matters arising from the public session

The planning application S26/0625 was discussed and comments submitted to SKDC.

A general conversation took place regarding the impact of new businesses in a conservation area.

156. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting

Town centre Car Park update
Clock update
Hosepipes from river to water gardens (PS)
Food bin in Market Deeping

The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

There being no other business, Cllr Dr Byrd thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 9.00pm.