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Please note item H16-0692-25 has been withdrawn, Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 6.30 pm

October 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm Planning Committee View on council website

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The Planning Committee of South Holland Council was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications, including proposals for a new electricity substation, residential development, and a food store. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on planning appeals.

New Electricity Substation

A significant item on the agenda was the full application for the construction of a new Air Insulated Substation (AIS) – a 400kV Weston Marsh Substation A. This proposal was scheduled to include associated landscaping and environmental mitigation works, drainage, highways, and other related infrastructure. The application, referenced as H22-0466-26, was to be considered alongside a report from the Development Manager.

Residential Development at Horseshoe Road

The committee was scheduled to review a full application for a residential development of 76 dwellings and associated infrastructure at Land at Horseshoe Road, Spalding. This application, H16-0515-25, was also accompanied by a report from the Development Manager.

Food Store and Drive-Thru Development

Another key item was the full application for the development of a site to provide a Food Store and Drive-Thru, along with all associated works and access. This proposal, H16-0692-25, was scheduled to be discussed, with a report from the Development Manager enclosed for the committee's review.

Change of Use Application

The committee was scheduled to consider a full application for the change of use of an Estate Agent Office to a 1 Bedroom Apartment at Unit 1, 11 The Crescent, Spalding, Lincolnshire. This application is referenced as H16-0683-26.

Self-Build Dwelling Application

A full application for the erection of a 3-bed self-build dwelling, domestic workshop, and garage adjacent to 4 Clay Drove, Spalding was also scheduled for discussion. This application is identified as H14-0731-26.

Planning Appeals Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on recent planning appeal decisions. This item, detailed on pages 171-172 of the agenda documents, was to be presented in a report from the Development Manager.

Planning Updates

Further planning updates were also scheduled to be presented to the committee.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Bryan Alcock
Councillor Bryan Alcock Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas
Profile image for Councillor Henry J W Bingham
Councillor Henry J W Bingham Portfolio Holder for Assets and Strategic Planning Donington, Quadring and Gosberton
Profile image for Councillor Jack Tyrrell
Councillor Jack Tyrrell (Cabinet Support Member) Long Sutton
Nick Atkinson
Lisa Davies
Profile image for Councillor James Avery
Councillor James Avery Pinchbeck and Surfleet
Profile image for Councillor Paul A Redgate
Councillor Paul A Redgate Deputy Leader, Portfolio Holder for Finance Whaplode and Holbeach St Johns
Profile image for Councillor Thomas Sneath
Councillor Thomas Sneath Moulton, Weston and Cowbit
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Robert Woolf
Councillor Andrew Robert Woolf Chairman of the Council Moulton, Weston and Cowbit
Profile image for Councillor Paul Barnes
Councillor Paul Barnes Leader of the South Holland Independents Group Fleet
Profile image for Councillor Allan C Beal
Councillor Allan C Beal Whaplode and Holbeach St Johns
Daniel Allen
Abbie Marwood
Profile image for Councillor Anthony Casson
Councillor Anthony Casson Portfolio Holder for Public Protection Moulton, Weston and Cowbit
Phil Norman

Topics

planning appeals development of a site to provide a Food Store and Drive-Thru change of use of an Estate Agent Office to a 1 Bedroom Apartment at Unit 1, 11 The Crescent, Spalding, Lincolnshire South Holland District Council new Air Insulated Substation (AIS) – a 400kV Weston Marsh Substation A residential development of 76 dwellings and associated infrastructure at Land at Horseshoe Road erection of a 3-bed self-build dwelling, domestic workshop, and garage adjacent to 4 Clay Drove, Spalding

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 21st-Oct-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 21st-Oct-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
H22-0466-26 Plan A.pdf
H16-0515-25.pdf
H22-0466-26.pdf
H16-0683-26.pdf
H14-0731-26.pdf
Appeals Report.pdf
H16-0692-25.pdf
H16-0692-25 appendix B.pdf