The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Monday 12 October 2026 to discuss a biogas plant application and several traffic regulation orders. The committee granted conditional planning permission for the biogas plant near Anwick, subject to legal agreements and planning conditions, after extensive debate. They also approved a series of proposed waiting and loading restrictions across various locations in Lincolnshire to improve road safety and traffic flow.

Biogas Plant Application near Anwick

The committee granted conditional planning permission for the erection and operation of a biogas plant by Stream Bioenergy UK Limited on land to the west of the Moy Park facility and south of the A153, Anwick. This decision followed a previous resolution in September 2026 to approve the application in principle, pending the finalisation of planning conditions and legal obligations. The approval is subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 obligation to secure highway safety improvements and landscape impact mitigation. Conditions also relate to biodiversity gain information and specific operational parameters.

During the meeting, significant debate occurred regarding the plant's location, scale, and potential impacts. Objectors, including Anwick Parish Council and local residents, raised concerns about odour, noise, traffic, landscape and visual harm, and the impact on heritage assets, particularly Haverholme Priory. They argued that the site was inappropriate for such a large industrial facility due to its proximity to residential areas and the countryside.

Supporters, including the applicant and Moy Park, highlighted the benefits of renewable energy generation, waste management, job creation, and the potential reduction in HGV movements through Anwick village. They contended that technical issues could be managed through design, landscaping, and environmental permits.

After considerable discussion, the committee voted to approve the application, acknowledging the public benefits, including renewable energy generation, economic investment, and job creation, which they determined outweighed the identified landscape and heritage harms. The decision was made subject to the applicant entering into legal agreements and adhering to a comprehensive schedule of planning conditions.

Traffic Regulation Orders

The committee considered and approved several proposed waiting and loading restrictions across various locations in Lincolnshire. These proposals were generally aimed at improving road safety, particularly near schools and junctions, by preventing obstructive parking.

• Gipsey Bridge, Leagate Road: Proposed waiting restrictions, including a mandatory School Keep Clear zone and No Waiting at Any Time restrictions, were approved to improve visibility and safety near Gipsey Bridge Academy. Despite objections concerning parking displacement, the committee noted two recorded injury accidents in the vicinity and concluded the restrictions were necessary to address safety concerns.
• Grantham, Chambers Street: No Waiting at Any Time restrictions were approved at the junction with New Street. While objectors raised concerns about reduced parking availability, the committee supported the restrictions to improve visibility and prevent obstruction of pedestrian access, noting that a residents' permit scheme had previously lacked sufficient support.
• Lincoln, Carlton Boulevard: A mandatory School Keep Clear and part-time loading restriction were approved in the vicinity of the school. This followed concerns about inconsiderate parking and an incident where a pupil was struck by a vehicle. The relocation of a bus stop and the proposed restrictions aim to improve visibility for the school crossing patrol and prevent vehicles from stopping directly outside the school during peak times.
• Lincoln, Lucy Tower Street: Proposed loading restrictions, daily from 8 am to 8 pm, were approved to address difficulties for cars accessing and egressing the Lucy Tower Street car park due to Blue Badge holders and other vehicles parking inconsiderately. Despite an objection from a local business concerned about delivery access, the committee supported the restrictions to improve safety for pedestrians and car park users.
• Long Bennington, Main Road (Junction): No Waiting at Any Time restrictions were approved at the junction with Valley Lane and Costa Row. Nine objections were received, primarily concerning the loss of parking and potential displacement. However, the committee concluded that the restrictions were necessary to improve visibility for large vehicles accessing local business parks and to ensure safe movement of all road users.
• Long Bennington, Main Road (Near School): Proposed No Waiting at Any Time restrictions near the school and at the junction of Church Street were approved. Nine objections were received, citing concerns about parking displacement and impact on local businesses. The committee prioritised pedestrian safety and the safe use of the crossing, noting that while displacement might occur, unsafe parking in critical locations was not acceptable. A proposal to modify the extent of the restrictions was withdrawn to allow for further consideration.
• Moulton, Broad Lane: Waiting restrictions, including a bus stand and taxi bay, were approved outside the school. Two objections were received, one concerned about reduced zig-zag markings and the other believing the restrictions did not go far enough. The committee supported the enforceable restrictions to deter cars from using the lay-by and improve visibility and safety for school children and other road users.
• Spalding, Lime Court: No Waiting at Any Time restrictions were approved on the narrow section of Lime Court. Two objections were received from a local business concerned about customer parking and a resident concerned about displacement. The committee supported the restrictions to maintain unobstructed access for residents and emergency vehicles, noting that parking opportunities would still be available away from the junction.
• Sutton on Sea, Station Road: Proposed No Waiting at Any Time restrictions at the junction of Station Road and Queens Road were approved. One objection was received, believing there were no existing problems and that restrictions would merely displace parking. The committee concluded that the restrictions were necessary to improve visibility and safety for all road users, aligning with Highway Code guidance.