Sheep sculpture information board at Pavement Adj., 1 Sheep Market, 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 Pied Calf public house. There are several waist high sheep statues present on the site. 3.2The proposal site is an area of open public footpath, and is within the context of the highly prominent and historically important sheep market area of the Spalding Conservation Area (SCA).”

“Section 12 - Achieving well-designed places Section 16 - Conserving and enhancing the historic environment 4.6Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) 5.0RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 5.1Application Site 5.2H16-0875-24 - Full - Proposed fixed stone sheep sculptures - Approved 18/12/24. 5.3H16-0215-25 - Condition Discharge - Details of exact positioning of sculptures (Condition 3 of H16-0875-24) - Approved 16/04/25.”

“Assess, and mitigate against, any negative impact the proposal might have on the townscape, roofscape, skyline and landscape;" 7.23To this end, all proposals in the Conservation Area or which affect listed buildings should preserve or enhance their settings. 7.24Assessment 7.25The sign is small and is located on an existing fingerpost.”

“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.”

“The proposed interpretation signage relating to the sculptures representing the location of the historic sheep market is supported. The size and siting of the sign are considered acceptable; however, it is felt that the sign would sit more comfortably on the post if presented in a portrait orientation rather than a landscape format.”

“No objections - The advertisement proposals will not present a danger or distraction for road users therefore the Highways and Lead Local Flood Authority does not consider that this proposal would result in a severe impact with regard to Highway Safety. This may be subject to a permit from the local authority as it is within the public highway".”

“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 Brewis, Seconded by Councillor Tyrrell)”