Issue - meetings

The first planning application of the night was introduced for Members’ consideration. Planning application number 140416 seeking to erect 14no. grain storage silos, 1no. dryer, associated structures and conveyor. The Planning Manager explained that a member of the public had informed the Planning Department that they had requested the Secretary of State use his powers under s77 to “call-in” the application for his own determination. It was the Secretary of State’s policy that they would normally only do this if the application conflicted with national policy in important ways, or was nationally significant. The Planning Casework Unit had been in contact, and it had been requested that, whilst the Committee may proceed to make its resolution, that no decision be issued, until the Secretary of State had determined whether he wished to exercise his powers.

The Senior Development Management Officer presented the details of the application and highlighted there was one update to report, that being the proposed conditions as a result of the revised noise report.

The Chairman explained there were a number of public representations which were to be read out by the Democratic and Civic Officer.

Statement from Hemswell Cliff Parish Council.

“Hemswell Cliff Parish Council has objected to this application on the following grounds:

1. Despite the disquiet, felt by residents of Hemswell Cliff about the noise already created by the existing silos and associated plant. The noise report has been conducted at a quiet time of year and is not representative of what it is like during the busy time of year, whilst this does not suit the grant funding that the applicant is applying for it should not be overlooked. This study would have different results if conducted in August or September. If it is not a Material consideration as stated at page 35 para 1 “The position and importance of this funding to the business is acknowledged, however this funding position is not a material consideration in the determination of the application”

Then why not delay the application until a noise study can be carried out at a more suitable time.

2. Page 34 Quotes

“The 85,000 tonnes of grain is collected from the members and delivered by local hauliers. The proposal will provide an additional 60,000 tonnes of grain storage which is aimed to be delivered in the next 10 years and provide storage for local farmers that currently store their grain outside of Lincolnshire”. If this is a long-term plan over the next ten years are there more Silos and fans in the pipeline.

3. Page 39 Quotes

“The NIA lists the silos and associated fans making it clear on page 10 that the assessment is based on the fitting of fan silencers. The NIA (page 11) is based on the fact that due to power constraints, it is not possible for all 14 no. silo fans to be in operation simultaneously and that only 6 fans would ever be in use at any one time. This has been confirmed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7