Four parking spaces and access works at 9-55 Kingsley Street, Lincoln

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing planter beds, ramps and railings, creating four parking spaces, and carrying out resurfacing and drainage works.

“The application seeks permission for the replacement of existing planter beds to facilitate the creation of 4 new off-street parking spaces across the two sites and the installation of new access ramps, railings and associated hard surfacing and drainage.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains three two-storey blocks of flats with parking courtyards between them.

“The application site is located at nos. 9-55 Kingsley Street. The properties consist of 3, two storey large blocks of flats with parking courtyards between.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant site history, and the application was considered by committee because the applicant was the council.

“The application is brought to Planning Committee as the applicants are the City of Lincoln Council, in accordance with the scheme of delegation.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended conditional approval because the scheme would improve amenity, accessibility, parking and visual appearance without harming neighbours or highway safety.

“Officers consider the impact of the proposed works to be minimal. The introduction of new planting beds would enhance privacy for some ground floor residential units and contribute positively to the visual amenity of the courtyards. The improved pedestrian routes and upgraded ramped access will ensure compliance with accessibility standards and improve…”

“Officers therefore consider that the scheme would enhance the visual amenity of the site without causing harm to the character of the area. The proposal would be in line with Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Team Leader presented the application, and the Arboricultural Officer commented on the proposed planting.

The committee decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to a condition requiring details of a planting scheme.

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following condition:”

Minutes