Single-storey home extension at 14 Leaburn Road, Messingham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lincs Planning Committee on 11 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
Permission was sought for a single-storey side extension and internal refurbishment, providing a sitting room, kitchen and snug.
“7/1983/0720: Siting, design and external appearance, and means of access of 2 detached 2-bedroom bungalows with garages – approved with conditions 08/12/1983 PA/2017/40: Planning permission to erect a single-storey extension – approved with conditions 07/03/2017. CONSTRAINTS The site lies within flood zone 1 and within the defined development limits.”
Officer report
Earlier planning decisions
Earlier permissions covered the estate layout, two bungalows and a single-storey extension at the property.
“The following material planning considerations have been raised: Initial submission: • the proposal would appear overbearing and out of keeping with the surrounding area of predominantly single-storey dwellings • harm to the open-plan character of the estate, particularly due to the proposed 1.8- metre wall and gate close to the footpath • potential overlooking from first-floor windows • highway issues, including the absence of a dropped kerb and reliance on an informal…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Highways raised no objection, while the parish council maintained concerns about overdevelopment and the extension’s overbearing nature.
“CONSULTATIONS Highways: No objection. PARISH COUNCIL Objected during the first round of consultation, citing concerns relating to overdevelopment of the site, an overbearing impact, and harm to the street scene given the predominance of single-storey dwellings in the area.”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to grant permission in line with the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and carried.
“It was then moved by Councillor C Ross and seconded by Councillor C Sherwood –”
“That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the planning officer’s report.”
Minutes
The decision and conditions
Planning permission was granted subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years, approved plans and specified materials.
“No highway issues arise and the highway authority raises no objection. The proposal accords with policies DS1, DS5 and T2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and CS3 and CS5 of the Core Strategy, along with guidance set out in SPG1 and the NPPF. For these reasons, the application is recommended for approval with conditions. RECOMMENDATION Grant permission subject to the following conditions: 1.”
“The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the materials specified in document ref. 000A Design and Access Statement / Planning Statement, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.”
Officer report
Sources
- North Lincs Planning Committee minutes, 11 February 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of North Lincs's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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