Cattle information board at Pavement Adj., 5 New Road, Spalding

“3.0SITE DESCRIPTION 3.1The site is within the town centre boundaries of Spalding, as outlined within the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, 2019. The site is located in front of the Longstaff estate agent building. There are several planters and two large cow sculptures located on the site.”

“4.2If regard is to be had to the development plan for the purpose of any determination to be made under the Planning Acts, Section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as amended, states that the determination must be made in accordance with the plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.”

“5.3Related Development 5.4H16-0328-26 - Advertisement - Proposed Information Board relating to Sheep Sculptures - Ongoing 6.0REPRESENTATIONS 6.1Conservation Officer The proposed interpretation signage relating to the sculptures representing the location of the historic cattle market is supported. The size, design, and siting of the board are considered appropriate.”

“7.28Overall, the proposed advertisement would not give rise to an adverse impact upon the character of the area, or cause harm to the significance of the Conservation Area or nearby listed buildings. As such, the proposed advertisement is in accordance with policy 2, 3 and 29 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan and sections 12 and 106 of the National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024.”

“This application has been advertised in accordance with the Development Procedure Order and the Council's Statement of Community Involvement. In this instance, no letters of representation have been received.”

“Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which the above application was to be determined, including their recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.”

“Members raised no comments on the application.”

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined at section 9.0 of the report.”

“(Moved by Councillor Casson, Seconded by Councillor Brewis)”

“(e) No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including any coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military). (f) This consent shall be for a period of five years.”

“4.The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing it against all material considerations, including national guidance, planning policies and representations that have been received during the public consultation exercise, and subsequently determining to grant planning permission.”