09-17-24 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH

ON TUESDAY 17^th SEPTEMBER 2024

 

Councillor P. Starsmore (PS) (in the chair).

 

Present Councillors: M. Barnes (MB), J. Drake (JD), G.E. Horton (GEH), D. Hobson (DH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

 

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), H. Filer (HF), J. Simmons (JS), D.E. Wing (DEW).

 

The Town Clerk Mrs. L.M. Phillips and the Town Clerk’s Assistant, Miss. S. Chitauro were also present.

 

• Apologies for Absence
  Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, JB, LMC, HF, JS and DEW.

• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. DH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
  2. GEH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
  3. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
  4. PS – Planning Application 1 as nearby resident of area of the application.
• Minutes
  It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 27^th August 2024 be approved as the minutes.

• Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
  The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 09-17-24) and RESOLVED as follows:
  16. N/105/00957/24 – To object on the grounds of: 1) Loss of ecological habitats. It is known that there are shrews living in the field and other wildlife such as pheasants, bats, birds including birds of prey and the occasional deer also frequent the area. Their environs and population should be protected. 2) Adequate parking and servicing. Fanthorpe Lane is a narrow, unadopted, grass edged lane which has been maintained by the residents since it was cut in half by the A16. The character of this lane and its essential components such as the grass edge, must be protected. It should be conditioned that upon completion of the development the developer make good the road surface. 3) Design and appearance. This is an ancient trackway into Louth and the proposed houses are not in keeping with those in existence. Concern was raised about the vicinity of the proposed development to the bypass. Councillors thought that there was supposed to be a buffer between the bypass and any development which has not been accounted for here.
  17. PL/0089/24 – To object on the grounds of residents in the vicinity of Keily House have not been informed of the proposals either individually or by way of public notices in the area.
  18. To support all other applications.
• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     24. ELDC Approved – N/105/00271/24 – Section 73 Application – Phase 3 Land Adjacent to Playing Field, Julian Bower, Louth – LTC Objected 27/08/24.
     25. ELDC Approved – N/105/00461/24 – Planning Permission – 181 Eastgate, LN11 8DB – LTC Objected 28/05/24.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/00303/24 – Planning Permission – Land Adjacent 38, Alexander Drive, Louth – LTC Supported 30/04/24.

24. ELDC Approved – N/105/01064/24 – Planning Permission – 3 Buttercup Lane, LN11 0FQ – LTC Supported 06/08/24.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
      REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – Water supply maintenance
      NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION:  Emergency Road Closure Order (Between High Holme Road and Cisterngate).
      PERIOD OF RESTRICTION:01/09/24 – 01/09/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
   2. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
      REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – Repair leak
      NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Emergency Road Closure Order – B1200 Edward Street (Between Gospelgate and a point 50m South).
      PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 28/08/24 – 03/09/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council
  REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Carriageway remedial resurfacing.
  NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Newbridge Hill (Between Keddington Road and Ramsgate); Church Street (Between Eastgate and Newmarket). No Loading At Any Time Order – Newbridge Hill (Between Keddington Road and Ramsgate); Church Street (Between Eastgate and Newmarket).
  PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 26/09/24 – 01/10/24, overnight only. (Restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council
   REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Event – RAE000185 – Food & Drink.
   NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Mercer Row, Market Place, Cornmarket, Burnt Hill, Eastgate (Between Upgate and Northgate).
   PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 29/09/24 – 29/09/24, 05:00 to 20:00 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
2. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: MDR Groundworks Ltd
   REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Install storm outfall and connect to existing culvert on Brackenborough Road.
   NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Brackenborough Road.
   PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 23/09/24 – 30/09/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
3. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council
   REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – Vegetation/tree trimming and collapsed wall investigation.
   NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Emergency Road Closure Order – Spaw Lane/Grays Court.
   PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 13/09/24 – 13/09/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Sunbelt Rentals UK Ltd
  REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Pole testing.

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION:  Road Closure Order – Halfpenny Lane (Between Horncastle Road and a point 350m west).
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 07/10/24 – 07/10/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. Appeals
   1. N/105/01419/23 – Location: Land Adjacent to Raithby Water Treatment Works, Horncastle Road, Louth, LN11 9QT. Nature of Appeal: An appeal was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for costs in relation to the refusal of planning permission for change of use, conversion and alterations to the existing stables into 1no. dwelling.  Outcome: The application for an award of costs has been refused.
2. Enforcement
   1. Location: Former Workshop Buildings, Spring Gardens, Louth, LN11 9AU.  Nature of Investigation: Untidy Land. Outcome: An inspection of the aforementioned land confirmed that the landowner had conformed in full to the formal s215 Untidy Land Notice and Community Protection Warning Notice served.  The site was tidied and improved, therefore, no further action is to be taken, and the investigation is to be closed.

• Proposed Work to Trees
  The Committee considered the following proposed works to trees, and it was RESOLVED to support the following:
  1. Location: Land adjacent to 5 Primrose Hollow. Proposals: G1 – Sycamore, Common Ash, Common Holly, Common Yew, Wych Elm – Ash marked on plan – trim bough back to house boundary.  Holly marked on plan – reduce to leave a finished height of approx. 6m.  Reasons: G1 – Ash – For safety reasons (ash die back).  Holly – to maintain stability.

• Next Meeting
  It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 8^th October 2024.

 

The Meeting Closed at 10.13pm.

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________