Five farmyard dwellings at Manor Farm, Town Street, Westborough
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by South Kesteven Planning Committee on 9 Jul 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed demolishing modern farm buildings, converting a traditional barn and building four additional homes with garages and infrastructure.
“S25/2387 Proposal: Change of use of farmyard including demolition of modern farm buildings, conversion of traditional barn to form 1no.dwelling and erection of 4no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure, erection of detached garages and improvements to existing driveway.”
“This application is for the erection of 5no. new dwellings, comprising 4 new build plots and the conversion of the existing barn to create 1no. dwelling. The development would be arranged around a central courtyard/orchard area and would utilise the existing farmyard access from town street.”
Officer report
The site
The 0.61-hectare site is an existing farmyard with modern outbuildings, a traditional barn, orchard, trees, hedges and an existing Town Street access.
“The application site is located on the eastern side of Town Street within the village of Westborough. The site measures approximately 0.61ha and has an existing access from Town Street. The site has an irregular shape and currently forms part of the farmyard to Manor Farm. The farmyard comprises several large modern outbuildings and 1no. traditional barn.”
Officer report
Who spoke
The agent spoke for the proposal during the public speaking session.
What members debated
Members discussed vehicle numbers, contamination, the orchard, porous hardstanding and drainage arrangements, and considered the site a good use of land.
“Clarification was sought around the contamination of land outlined in the report. It was queried at what point the assessment of contaminated land would take place.”
“Members felt the site was a good use of land. They were pleased to see the orchard would be retained. • Members requested any hardstanding’s be of a porous material.”
Minutes
The committee vote
The proposal was moved, seconded and agreed to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to grant permission subject to conditions.
“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions:”
Minutes
The members' reasons
“This would take place pre-commencement to any works on the site. 12 • Members felt the site was a good use of land.”
Minutes
Source: the council's minutes, quoted word for word.
Sources
- South Kesteven Planning Committee minutes, 9 July 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of South Kesteven's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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