Agenda item

WL/2026/00025 - Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street Gainsborough

Meeting of Planning Committee, Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 6.30 pm (Item 85.)

Minutes:

NOTE: Councillor Carless entered the meeting at 7.10 pm.

The Chairman declared a non?pecuniary interest on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to applications WL/2025/00025 and WL/2026/00026, as the applications had been submitted by West Lindsey District Council.

The Officer reported an amendment to condition numbers within the report, noting that this did not alter the substance of the conditions. The Committee was informed that two applications were under consideration: a planning application and a listed building consent application for repair works to the northern boundary wall at the Trinity Arts Centre.

The Officer outlined the location of the works, identifying neighbouring residential properties to the east and a commercial garage to the north. It was explained that gravestones currently situated along the wall would need to be relocated temporarily to a designated storage area as part of the works.

The Officer confirmed that the Conservation Officer had been closely involved throughout and was satisfied with the submitted details. No objections had been received, and the Parish Council supported the proposal.

An archaeological consultee had suggested a condition; however, the Officer advised that an informative would instead be added to require works to stop should any burial remains be identified.

A Committee Member noted that the matter had been ongoing for some time and welcomed its return for determination. They stated that it was important for the Council to maintain local cultural and heritage assets and considered the repair works necessary.

Another Member of the Committee supported the proposal and commented briefly on the potential cost of the works. They asked whether any significant future increase in costs could be brought back for further consideration. The Chairman advised that financial matters were not planning issues and would fall under the remit of another Committee.

A further Committee Member raised concerns about vegetation and waste within the churchyard area and suggested that this should be addressed alongside the repair works to prevent further structural issues. It was confirmed that an informative could be added to direct the applicant to consider these matters, and that a related note could be referred to the appropriate committee. The same Committee Member queried the future placement of the gravestones currently stored against the wall. It was clarified that the intention was for the stones to be returned to the wall in accordance with the submitted details. The Member raised concerns regarding the potential weight and positioning of the stones.

The proposal to accept the Officer’s recommendations was duly seconded and voted upon. It was therefore agreed that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

Recommended Planning Permission Conditions:

Conditions stating the time by which the development must be

commenced:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of

three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To conform with Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

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 works shall follow the “Preparation” and “Stabilisation and Repair Works” as noted in the plans J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under policies NPP6, NPP7 and NPP18 of the Gainsborough Neighbourhood Plan (Made 2021), Local Policy S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023-2043, the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation Areas) Act 1990

3. Repair works to the wall shall be completed in strict accordance with the findings of the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Detailed Survey of Defected Material: 19.12.24 Rev 0".

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under NPP6, NPP7 and NPP18 of the Gainsborough Neighbourhood Plan (Made 2021), Local Policy S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023-2043, the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

4. The rebuilt brickwork shall match the existing brickwork of the wall identified through the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Photographic Record of Wall: 19.12.24 Rev 0" in respect of dimensions, colour, texture, face bond, and pointing and the rebuilt brickwork shall be constructed as stated within the “Stabilisation and Repair Works”, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

5. Following the partial demolition as shown on drawing J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3, any new materials to be used for repairs, replacements or as part of the rebuild shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning

Authority. Works shall be completed in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

6. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of

this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in

accordance with the following drawings:

- J000605-A-DR-0002 Rev 3

- J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3

- PP-14571085v1

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans and to accord with policies NPP6, NPP7 and NPP18 of the Gainsborough Neighbourhood Plan (Made 2021), Local Policy S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023-2043, the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Conditions which apply or relate to matters which are to be observed following completion of the development:

None

Recommended Listed Building Consent Conditions:

Conditions stating the time by which the development must be

commenced:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration

of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To conform with Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings

and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

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:

3. The works shall follow the “Preparation” and “Stabilisation and Repair Works"

as noted in the plans: J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

4. The gravestones to be removed, as identified within the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Photographic Record of Gravestones: 19.12.2024 Rev 0" shall be stored at the location identified on approved site plan: J000605-A-DR-0002 for the duration of the construction works.

Following the completion of the ‘Stabilisation and Repair Works’ (as stated on drawing: J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3) the removed gravestones, shall be reinstated to their previous recorded positions, as identified within the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Photographic Record of Gravestones: 19/12/24 Rev 0"

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

5. Repair works to the wall shall be completed in strict accordance with the findings of the Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Detailed Survey of Defected Material: 19.12.24 Rev 0

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

6. Dismantling and repair works for the wall shall be completed in strict accordance with the findings of the analysis and the mortar mix as detailed within the Mortar Analysis sheet dated 14.09.2024

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

7. The rebuilt brickwork shall match the existing brickwork of the wall as detailed within the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Photographic Record of Wall: 19.12.24 Rev 0", in respect of dimensions, colour, texture, face bond, and pointing unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

10. The following sound materials/features/fixtures forming part of the

boundary as shown in the findings within the "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Photographic Record of Wall: 19.12.24 Rev 0" and "Trinity Arts Centre Northern Boundary Wall Detailed Survey of Defected Material: 19.12.24 Rev 0". shall be carefully taken down, protected and securely stored for later re-erection/ re-use or

disposal.

- Bricks

- Coping stones

- Pier cappings

- Gravestones

Where damage has occurred (for example, from unauthorised works,

vandalism or fire), it is important to ensure that any loose historic items are

identified and retained on site in a secure place pending their

reinstatement.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

11. Demolition work shall be carried out only by hand or by tools held in

the hand and not by any power-driven tools.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

12. Following the partial demolition of the wall as shown on drawing: J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3, a 1 one square metre sample panel of brickwork demonstrating the quality, materials, bond, mortar, coursing, colour and texture shall be constructed on site for inspection. The Local Planning Authority shall approve the above details of the brickwork in writing prior to the rebuild commencing. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The sample panel shall be retained on site until the development is completed.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

13. Following the partial demolition as shown on drawing: J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3, any new materials to be used for repairs, replacements or as part of the rebuild shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning

Authority. Works shall be completed in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section

16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

14. No cleaning of masonry, other than low pressure (20-100 psi) surface cleaning using a nebulous water spray is authorised by this consent

without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority. Before work begins, any other cleaning proposals must be approved in writing and carried out strictly in accordance with those details. At the commencement of the cleaning, a test panel shall be undertaken in an inconspicuous position and the method recorded to the approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to protecting the special

architectural and historic interest and integrity of the building under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

15. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in

accordance with the following drawings:

- J000605-A-DR-0002 Rev 3

- J000605-A-DR-0003 Rev 3

- PP-14571085v1

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the

approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

Reason: To ensure the work proceeds in accordance with the approved

plans in accordance with section 17 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and

Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

Supporting documents: