Planning application number 143287 was introduced, seeking permission for access track, car park and footpaths, lodge building to create 1no. residential dwelling, kennels and office space, 3no. animal pens, conversion of caravan to onsite office space, 2no. poly tunnels, enlargement of lake and other timber structures. Retention of former kennels to use as pig shed, caravan to be used as an office, wooden structure with shed and containers for shelter/gardening activities and storage, at Regangroom, East Ferry Road, Laughton.

The Chairman advised there were no speakers registered, and, with no updates from the Officer, opened for comments from the Committee.

Members were supportive of the arrangements at the location and, whilst a Member of the Committee raised concerns regarding vehicle movements on the farm land, it was confirmed that it was a shared access and there was right of access for a number of residents.

Having been moved and seconded, the Chairman took the vote and it was agreed that permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions.

Conditions stating the time by which the development must be commenced:

1. The development is permitted for a temporary period expiring on 2nd December 2024 when the moveable dwelling and any ancillary structures shall be removed from the site unless prior to that date the planning permission has been granted by the Local Planning Authority for its retention.

Reason: Permission has been granted in this case to enable the Local Planning

Authority to assess whether the business being established requires permanent residential accommodation for a worker to live at or near his/her place of work in accordance with policy LP55 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

Conditions which apply or require matters to be agreed before the development commenced:

None

Conditions which apply or are to be observed during the course of the development:

2. The occupation of the lodge shall be restricted to a person or persons solely or mainly employed, or last employed prior to retirement, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants of the business detailed in this application.

Reason: The site is in a rural area where permission for new development is granted only where it is essential to meet an agricultural or other special need, in accordance with policy LP55 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

3. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted flood risk assessment (ref: 21401) and the following mitigation measures it details:

- Finished floor levels of the lodge building shall be set no lower than 7.6 metres above Ordnance Datum (AOD)

Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants.

4. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the works hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following drawings:

21401-02 E

21401-04 C

21401-05 A

21401-06 B

PRT-02-0052-000

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