Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and to note any substitutions.

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 May 2026 (previously circulated).

The minutes of the meeting held on 11^th May 2026 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the Member should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on an item or simply observing the meeting from the public seating area.

Councillor appointed representatives on the Internal Drainage Boards are noted.

The following declarations of interest were declared:

Councillor Bone declared that in relation to item 9/2(c) – North Wootton, he would leave the meeting and not take part in the determination of the application as he was related to the applicant.

To consider any business, which by reason of special circumstances, the Chair proposes to accept, under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

There was no urgent business under Standing Order 7.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before a decision on that item is taken.

The following Councillors attended and addressed the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 34.

Cllr T Parish                9/2(a)               Heacham

Cllr C Joyce                9/2(b)               King’s Lynn (statement to be read out)

Cllr S Ring                   9/2(c)               North Wootton

Cllr R Coates              9/2(c)               North Wootton

To receive any Chair’s correspondence.

The Chair reported that any correspondence received had been read and passed to the appropriate officer.

To receive the Correspondence received since the publication of the agenda.

A copy of the correspondence received after the publication of the agenda, which had been previously circulated, was received.  A copy of the agenda would be held for public inspection with a list of background papers.

The Committee is asked to consider and determine the attached Schedules of Planning Applications submitted by the Assistant Director.

The Committee considered schedules of applications for planning permission submitted by the Assistant Director for Planning and Environment (copies of the schedules were published with the agenda).  Any changes to the schedules will be recorded in the minutes.

RESOLVED:  That the applications be determined, as set out at (i) – (iv) below, where appropriate to the conditions and reasons or grounds of refusal, set out in the schedules signed by the Chair.

(i)               25/01783/FM

King’s Lynn:  Development site west of Nar Ouse Way:  Application for the phased development comprising the change of use of the land to an Active Travel Hub, alongside the construction of a single storey hub building, surface car park, pedestrian infrastructure, access, landscaping and ancillary works:  The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

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The case officer introduced the report and explained that the application site related to a parcel of land measuring approximately 1.45 ha at the King’s Lynn Enterprise Park, located on the western side of Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn.

Full planning permission was sought for the phased development involving the change of use of the land to an Active Travel Hub, including the construction of a single storey hub building, surface car park, pedestrian infrastructure, access, landscaping and ancillary works.

The cycle ‘hub’ building comprised covered and secure cycle parking for 48 regular bicycles, six cycle hoops and adapted cycles and one long cycle hoop for longer cycles.  Lockers and a cycle repair stand would also be available within the hub.  There were a further four-cycle hoops proposed outside.  Toilets, showers and changing facilities would be included within the hub.

The car park would include 236 car parking spaces including 201 standard bays, 11 accessible bays, 20 standard electric car charging bays, 4 accessible electric car charging bays, 4 accessible electric car charging bays and 2 motorcycle bays.

Two new bus stops were proposed on Nar Ouse Way for the ‘EXCEL’ bus services to and from the town centre, plus an internal bus drop-off area and landscaped public courtyard.

The development was proposed to be delivered through two phases.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination in accordance with the Planning Scheme of Delegation.

The Committee noted the key issues for consideration when determining the application, as set out in the report.

In accordance with the adopted public speaking protocol, Mr James Grant (supporting) addressed the Committee in relation to the application.

Councillors raised questions about scooter and coach parking, usability of two-tier cycle stands, operational management, and the width of parking spaces.  The case officer explained that e-scooter parking had been removed, coach parking was not included but could be considered in future, and two-tier stands were compliant with government standards and designed for ease of use.

Several councillors questioned the practical use of the hub, its connectivity to the town centre, and who would use the facility.  Officers explained the hub's flexible use  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC8:

To receive the Schedule of Planning Applications determined by the Executive Director.

The Committee received schedules relating to the above.

RESOLVED:   That the reports be noted.

The report updates Members on Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) served between 1st November 2025 and 30th April 2026 and provides a summary of other tree related work undertaken during the last six months.

The Arboricultural Officer provided a six-monthly update on tree preservation orders and tree protection activities in the Borough, reporting on application volumes, new orders, refusals, and public engagement.

Councillors raised questions about ivy management and the process for TPO protection.

The Committee thanked the Arboricultural Officer for the proactive work carried out.

RESOLVED:   That the report be noted.