Coffee shed with parking at Land North Of Wellfits Main Road, Wold Newton

What was proposed

The application proposed a self-service coffee shed with external benches and six parking spaces.

“Highways and Parking The original proposal did not include parking provision. However, concerns were raised by the Councils Road Safety Officer that the proposed works would actively encourage people to stop or park within the highway, above what is currently happening on an informal basis. As a result, consultation was undertaken with the applicant and an amended plan detailing six parking spaces has been submitted.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal supported rural leisure, tourism and farm diversification and would not harm the area or neighbours.

“Part 3 details that development proposals that meet any of the following criteria may be supported in principle: a) Supports a prosperous rural economy, particularly where it promotes the development and diversification of agriculture and other land based rural business; b) Promotes the retention and development of local services and community facilities; c) Supports rural leisure and tourism developments; A development of this nature, which supports community and rural…”

“It is acknowledged that the site is positioned on an existing bend. It is considered that the proposal in itself would not exasperate the current parking and traffic issues being experienced. It is therefore considered that the proposal is acceptable under Policy 5 and 38 of the NELLP in relation to highways. Impact on Neighbours There have been objections received from neighbours which are acknowledged.”

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Parking and neighbours

Six parking spaces, operating hours, CCTV and waste management were proposed to address highway, noise, disturbance, crime and litter concerns.

“This would assist with the perceived noise and disturbance highlighted by residents. Moreover, the contactless nature of the shed would ensure that the potential for crime and/or theft would be minimised and therefore justifies the unmanned nature of the operation. In addition, CCTV is included with additional CCTV present within the farmyard itself to allow for monitoring.”

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Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections, while the highways officer supported the proposal provided parking was available whenever the shed operated.

“REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED Consultees Public Rights of Way Officer - Does not affect network. Informative advice. Environment Agency - No comments to make, not necessary to consult. Environmental Protection Team - No comments. Ecology Officer - Exempt from mandatory BNG requirements, no known ecological issues. Trees and Woodlands Officer - No impact to trees and not considered intrusive to the street scene. Heritage Officer - No input required.”

“Drainage Officer - No drainage comments. Environmental Health - No comments. Cadent Gas - No objection, informative advice. Licensing Officer - No license required. Highways Officer - Approval, within-curtilage parking provision to be made available at all times the coffee shed is in operation. Neighbour and public representations.”

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Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support, and the ward councillor described the village’s divided views and local concerns.

Committee discussion

Members considered the shed a small community asset for walkers, with reasonable hours and parking, and supported the officer recommendation.

“Councillor Bright said that he thought the proposed application would support existing walkers and give them a place to stop. He said that he didn’t think people were going to drive there just to get a coffee. Councillor Bright said that the proposed opening hours were reasonable and whilst he understood the points raised by Councillor Hudson regarding the objections, he saw no reason to object to the application. He stated that he would listen to the debate.”

“Councillor Lindley said that it was not Costa Coffee being considered, but instead a small community asset. He said that it would serve people in that area and was being set up by somebody from that area. Councillor Lindley said that whilst some of the people who supported the…”

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The vote

The committee voted unanimously to approve the application with conditions.

“RESOLVED – That the application be approved with conditions.”

“(Note - the committee voted unanimously for the application to be approved with conditions.)”

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The decision

The application was approved with conditions controlling the plans, materials, management, parking and operating hours.

“CONCLUSION In conclusion, it is considered that the proposed development would accord with Policies 5, 12 and 22 of the NELLP. The application is therefore recommended for approval. 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.”

“Reason To clarify the permission and to protect residential amenity in accordance with Policy 5 of the North East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2013-2032 (Adopted 2018). (5) Condition Parking provision, detailed on the approved plans Proposed Parking Plan Layout dated 03 October 2025, should be made available at all hours the self-service coffee shed is in operation. The parking spaces must be retained for the lifetime of the development.”

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