MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 26th JULY 2022
Present Councillor S. Crew (SC), (in the chair).
Councillors: J Baskett (JB), M. Bellwood (MB), L. Cooney (LMC), H. Filer (HF), D. Ford (DF), J. Garrett (JG),
D.J.E. Hall (DJEH), D. Hobson (DH), G. Horton (GEH), A. Leonard (AL), Mrs. S.E. Locking (SEL),
Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (JMS), K. Norman (KN), B. O’Brien (BO), J. Simmons (JS) and
Mrs. P.F. Watson (PFW).
Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (EB), M. Lamb (ML) and D.E. Wing (DEW).
The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips and the Town Clerk’s Assistant Mrs. M.C. Vincent were also present.
P22. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. EB, ML and DEW.
P23. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – items 4,5 and 6 with regards to membership of ELDC.
b. Cllr. AL – items 4,5 and 6 with regards to membership of ELDC.
c. Cllr. DJEH – items 4,5 and 6 with regards to membership of ELDC Planning Committee.
P24. Minutes
It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 5th July 2022 be approved as the Minutes.
P25. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed on the schedule (PA/Schedule 07-26-22) and RESOLVED as follows:
a. N/105 N/105/01183/22 84 Church Street – Objected to this application due to use of UPVC in a Conservation Area, and as reflected in the Heritage Lincolnshire report, the loss of the last remaining evidence of the former architectural merit of the whole row of houses.
b. N/105/01358/22 1A Little South Street – Unable to comment due to insufficient detail on the application.
c. N/105/01303/22 Land west of Keddington House, Keddington Road – Objected to this application due to over intensification in an already saturated residential area also creating further issues with the infrastructure of the town with regards to GP surgeries/schools/dentists etc. This would also lead to increased traffic in an already very busy area, near to road junctions.
d. N/105/01378/22 6 Spout Yard – Objected to this application due to use of UPVC not being appropriate in a Conservation Area.
e. N/105/00925/22 83 Upgate – Objected to this application due to: Issues with access to the site. Over intensification of the area. Create further issues with the infrastructure of the town with regards to GP surgeries/schools/dentists etc. Grave concerns that 16 more dwellings in the area will cause further issues on the highway – fast moving traffic where access roads are blind corners. Area being sited close to the traffic lights which is already notorious for road traffic accidents. Development would result in both increased traffic and pedestrian use of this area which has some narrow pavements on a busy main road. Create further parking problems on the highway.
f. All other applications were supported.
P26. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
1. ELDC Planning Decisions
a. Approved – N/105/00758/22 – 49 Eastfield Road – LTC supported
b. Approved – N105/00803/22 – Units 15 & 16 Nottingham Court – LTC supported 14/6/22
c. Approved – N105/00801/22 – 20a-20d Upgate – LTC supported 14/6/22
d. Approved – N105//00920/22 – 54 Brackenborough Road – LTC supported 14/6/22
e. Approved – N105/00828/22 – 49 Ramsgate – LTC supported 10/5/22
f. Approved – N105/00970/22 – 1 Kenwick Road – LTC supported 14/6/22
2. Withdrawn Applications
a. N/105/00342/22 – Land off 35 Stewton Lane, withdrawn 1st July 2022
3. Temporary Road Closures
a. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION New Water Connection
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: Horncastle Road between Edward Street and Vanessa Road)
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 25/7/22 – 27/7/22 Diversions routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements signposted.
b. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION Defect patching
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: High Holme Road between hospital entrance and Mill Lane
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 09/8/22 – 11/8/22 Diversions routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements signposted.
c. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Sunbelt Rentals
REASON FOR RESTRICTION Gas connection
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: Eastgate between Nichol Hill and Cannon Street
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 07/8/22 – 07/8/22 8:00-15:00 Diversions routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements signposted.
d. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Grishele Construction Ltd
REASON FOR RESTRICTION Dropped Kerb
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: Kidgate between Church Street and Primary School entrance
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 1/8/22-3/8/22 Diversions routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements signposted.
e. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION Emergency water supply work
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: Keddington Road/Alvingham road between 100m and 300m east of Lyndon Way
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 1/8/22-3/8/22 Diversions routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements signposted.
f. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: DSTM LTD
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Crane lift for domestic premises
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Northgate (between Eve Street and Vickers Lane). Suspension of One Way Order – Northgate (to allow access/egress)
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 15/8/222 – 15/8/22 07:00 to 16:00
4. Enforcement
Hallam Close, Julian Bower – use of land for a music event. – Enforcement cannot take action against an anticipated breach of planning control. Concerns have been forwarded to Environmental Protection who are monitoring the situation.
P27. Proposed Works to Trees
It was RESOLVED to support the following tree work:
a. Location: 242 Eastgate. Proposal: T1 – Cherry – Crown reduce by 1.5-2m to adequately clear telephone wires.
b. Location: The Limes, 41 Westgate. Proposal: T1 – Yew – Reduce in height from 18m to no less than 15m and reduce width from 13m to 10m. Raise the crown to 2.5m from ground level. T2 – Cedar – Remove wind-damaged sections and weight reduce remaining limbs by evenly thinning out the tree by no more than 15%, concentrating on removing heavy sections without altering the tree’s shape or height. T3 – Cherry – Remove as the tree is of poor quality. T4 – Lime – Remove as the tree is on poor quality. G1 – Limes and 1 no. Chestnut – Life for highway clearance and prune back to the kerb edge. Garden side to be pruned back to footpath edge with lawn, up to 3m but varying from tree to tree as required. G2 – 2 no. Limes – Life crowns to 6m from ground on all sides.
c. Location: 6 St. Mary’s Lane. Proposal: T1 – Beech – Crown raise lower branches on south-westerly side to clear BT lines. Branches just above the BT lines to be reduced in length by a maximum of 2m.
d. Location: 5/7 Westgate. Proposal: T1 – Conifer – Prune back to boundary. Reasons: To allow more light into the house, garden and patio. To prevent damage to shed caused by shade/rain.
P28. Next Meeting
It was noted that the date of the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting was 30th August 2022.
The Meeting Closed at 7:40pm.
Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________