Supported living accommodation at 28 Heneage Road, Grimsby

The site and its history

The property is in a mainly residential area within the Holme Hill Conservation Area, with rear parking and no relevant planning history.

“The property lies within the Holme Hill Conservation Area. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY No relevant planning history. RELEVANT PLANNING POLICIES AND BACKGROUND PAPERS National Planning Policy Framework (2025) NPPF12 - Achieving well designed places NPPF14 - Climate, flooding & coastal change NPPF15 - Conserv. & enhance the natural environ. NPPF16 - Conserv. & enhance the historic environ.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions because the use would remain residential and was not expected to harm amenity, highways, heritage or safety.

“Having regard to the above the application is considered to be in accordance with Policy 5 of the North East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2013-2032 (Adopted 2018) in terms of neighbouring amenity. Highways and Parking It is noted that representations highlight highway safety, amenity, access, traffic and parking as concerns. The existing use is that of a dwellinghouse. The property benefits from an existing pedestrian access point to the front that will remain unaltered.”

“Biodiversity The Council's Ecology Officer's has confirmed that the proposal does not impact a priority habitat and impacts less than 25 square meters of onsite habitat with a biodiversity value greater than zero (as measured by the statutory metric) and on less than 5 metres of onsite linear habitat so the de minimis condition is met and the proposal is exempt from the Biodiversity Gain condition. They also have no objections to the development.”

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What consultees said

Council consultees and the Environment Agency raised no objections, with safeguarding conditions or an informative required by some consultees.

“The development plan for the area is comprised of the North East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2013-2032 (Adopted 2018). REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED Council's Environmental Health Officer - No comments. Council's Highways Officer - No objections. Council's Heritage Officer - No comments. Crime Reduction Officer - No objections. Emergency Planning Officer - No objections, subject to a safeguarding condition. Council's Tree Officer - No comments.”

“Council's Drainage Officer - No comments. Environment Agency - No objections, subject to an informative. Children's Services - No objections. Inform they do not currently commission this type of accommodation from external organisations and have no identified need for this type of provision. Housing Strategy Officer - No objections.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The application was introduced by [name withheld], and Councillor Beasant spoke as ward councillor about concerns and uncertainty over the scheme.

Members’ debate

Members discussed the need for the facility, Children’s Services’ statement, staffing, vehicle movements, antisocial behaviour, Ofsted oversight and parking ownership.

“Councillor Lindley said that he was surprised when he saw that Councillor Beasant had called the application in, but appreciated the reasons as to why he had as he was such an advocate for corporate parenting. He said that this type of facility was a key provision but he was confused that Children’s Services had not identified a need for this type of provision as he believed there was a need.”

“Councillor Bright said that he had been under the assumption that the property would be used for the children from our borough, but he had just heard from the statement from Children’s Services that it was going to be used for children from other areas. He said that he agreed with the principle of the development but that statement from Children’s Services had confused him.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillor Lindley proposed approval with conditions, Councillor Goodwin seconded it, and the committee voted nine to two in favour.

“Councillor Lindley proposed that the application be approved with conditions.”

“Councillor Goodwin seconded the proposal to approve the application with conditions.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved with conditions controlling the start date, plans, management, occupancy, flood measures and supported living use.

“RECOMMENDATION Approved with Conditions (1) Condition The development hereby permitted shall begin within three years of the date of this permission. Reason To comply with S.91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“(4) Condition The development shall be carried out and occupied in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment (Received 15th October 2025, compiled by UK Flood Risk) including the flood warning and evacuation plan and incorporation of the flood resistance and resilience measures stated.”

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