Palisade fencing and access at Malcolm West Forklifts, Immingham

What was proposed

The retrospective application sought 2.4-metre palisade fencing and a new vehicular access with associated works.

“This application is retrospective in nature and relates to the erection of 2.4 m high palisade fencing.”

“The plans also detail the creation of a vehicular access with associated works, and this element of the works has not yet commenced.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site lies beside a forklift company in a predominantly commercial and industrial area, with no relevant planning history.

“The application site is located adjacent to Malcolm West, a forklift company, at Manby Road. The area is predominantly commercial and industrial in nature.”

Officer report

Comments received

Immingham Town Council and a civic society raised concerns about the retrospective nature of the application, with no other representations received.

“Immingham Town Council - Objects to the application on retrospective nature of works, noting highway and fencing.”

“Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society - Concerns regarding retrospective nature of application.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The case officer introduced the application, explained the withdrawn town council objection, and confirmed the recommendation for approval with conditions.

Member discussion

Councillor Bright saw no reason to refuse, Councillor Hudson supported approval, and Councillor Mickleburgh proposed approval.

“Councillor Mickleburgh proposed that the application be approved.”

“Councillor Bright said that he saw no reason to refuse the application. He seconded the proposal to approve the application.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously approved 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.)”

Minutes