The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss several planning applications and traffic regulation orders. Key decisions included the deferral of an outline residential development application at Cathedral Quarry due to viability concerns, the refusal of retrospective planning permission for an inert waste management facility at the former MOD RAF Air Base in Woodthorpe, and the approval of the submission of a Local Impact Report and objection to a Development Consent Order application for the Fosse Green Energy Park solar farm. The committee also approved several traffic regulation orders, including speed limit extensions and waiting restrictions in various locations across the county.

Cathedral Quarry Outline Application for Residential Development

The committee considered a supplementary report on the outline application for residential development of up to 70 dwellings at Cathedral Quarry, East of Riseholme Road, Lincoln, submitted by The Lindum Group Ltd and The Corporate Body of the Cathedral Church. The decision from the previous meeting on 1 December 2025 was to defer the application pending sight of viability information and an independent review. The committee heard that while the site is allocated for residential development, there were concerns regarding the proposed level of affordable housing (6 units out of 70, or 8.6%, against a policy target of 25%), biodiversity net gain, and potential conflict with mineral safeguarding policies. Following debate, the committee resolved to defer the item to a future meeting to allow members to review the applicant's viability assessment in full.

Inert Waste Management Facility Retrospective Application

Retrospective planning permission was sought by MHD Construction Services Ltd for an inert waste management facility at the former MOD RAF Air Base, B1373, Woodthorpe. The recommendation was to refuse planning permission. Councillors discussed the facility's rural location, contrary to the spatial strategy of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan which prioritises urban areas for such facilities. Concerns were also raised about the lack of information regarding noise impacts on the nearest residential property, the converted control tower. Councillor Hill proposed refusal, citing the scale and location of the facility, and this was seconded by Councillor Wimhurst. The committee voted to refuse the application.

Fosse Green Energy Limited Development Consent Order Application

The committee considered an application by Fosse Green Energy Limited for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation facility with an export connection capacity of 240 megawatts to the proposed Navenby Substation, along with associated infrastructure including a 480 megawatt hour battery energy storage system. The report's recommendation was to approve the submission of the Local Impact Report (LIR) and to inform the examining authority of the county council's objection to the application.

Justine Foster, Infrastructure Manager, presented the report, highlighting significant concerns regarding landscape and visual impacts, cultural heritage, agricultural land loss, socio-economic effects, public health, minerals safeguarding, waste management, and cumulative effects. Councillor Mrs Overton, the local division member for Bassingham and Welbourn, spoke against the proposal, citing concerns about the need for such infrastructure given current energy oversupply and the potential risks associated with battery storage. Councillor Lyons, Chair of Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council, also objected, detailing the significant impact on their parish and raising concerns about traffic, public rights of way, and socio-economic impacts.

Following extensive debate, Councillor Hill proposed accepting the officer's recommendation to approve the submission of the LIR and inform the examining authority of the council's objection. Councillor Bean seconded the motion. The committee voted to approve the recommendation.

Traffic Regulation Orders

The committee considered and made recommendations on several proposed traffic regulation orders:

• Billingborough, Birthorpe Road: A proposed 30mph speed limit extension was discussed. Despite one objection regarding the use of public funds, Councillor Hill proposed, and Councillor Vernon seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport to approve the proposed order. This recommendation was carried.
• Grantham, Albion Street, Albion Place, Albion Road & Chambers Street: Proposed amendments to waiting restrictions were discussed. Concerns were raised by residents about the loss of parking, while the district council highlighted issues with waste collection access. Councillor Vernon proposed, and Councillor Bean seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport to support the proposed order, with a minor modification to allow for two additional parking spaces. This recommendation was carried.
• Grantham, Alma Park Road: Proposed waiting restrictions were discussed. Councillor Hill supported the recommendation, noting the busy nature of the road and its use by large vehicles. Councillor Overton also supported the recommendation, seeking clarification on parking for residents. Councillor Bean also supported the recommendation. Councillor Hill proposed, and Councillor Overton seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposed order be approved. This recommendation was carried.
• Holbeach, High Street and Fleet Street: Proposed disabled parking bays were discussed. Councillor Overton supported the modification to the proposal, allowing the High Street bay to proceed but keeping the Fleet Street bay as it is. Councillor Taylor seconded this modified proposal. This recommendation was carried.
• North Kelsey, West Street & Chapel Street: Proposed waiting restrictions outside the school were discussed. Councillor Bean, the ward member, confirmed the parish council's support and proposed accepting the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Vernon. This recommendation was carried.
• Stamford, Roman Bank: Proposed waiting restrictions were discussed. Councillor Hill raised concerns about potential displacement of parking and the need for a phased approach. Councillor Vernon proposed, and Councillor Hill seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposal be approved. This recommendation was carried.
• Swineshead, Abbey Road: Proposed loading restrictions outside the school were discussed. Councillor Hill raised concerns about the hours of restriction and enforcement. Councillor Overton questioned alternative parking arrangements. Councillor Vernon proposed, and Councillor Bean seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposal be approved. This recommendation was carried.
• Waddington, High Street: Proposed no waiting at any time restrictions were discussed. Councillor Bean supported the recommendation, noting the road's width and potential for obstruction. Councillor Vernon also supported the recommendation, citing poor visibility. Councillor Vernon proposed, and Councillor Bean seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposal be approved. This recommendation was carried.
• Woodhall Spa, Coronation Road and King George Avenue: Proposed revocation of exemption for cyclists from an existing one-way order was discussed. Councillor Hill expressed regret but supported the proposal due to safety concerns. Councillor Bean proposed, and Councillor Overton seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposal be approved. This recommendation was carried.
• Wyberton, West End Road: Proposed speed limit reduction was discussed. Councillor Hill questioned the deviation from policy based on mean speed data and the police's ability to enforce. Councillor Bean also expressed concern about enforcement. Councillor Vernon proposed, and Councillor Overton seconded, that the committee note the report and recommend to the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport that the proposal be approved. This recommendation was carried.