04-04-23 PLAN MINS

 

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

ON TUESDAY 4^TH APRIL 2023

Present                                               Councillor S. Crew (SC) (in the chair).

 

Councillors:    J. Baskett (JB), M. Bellwood (MB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), Mrs. S. Crew (SC), H. Filer (HF), J. Garrett (JG), D.J.E. Hall (DJEH), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), A. Leonard (AL), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (JMS). K. Norman (KN), B. O’Brien (BO), J. Simmons (JS), P. Starsmore (PS), and D.E. Wing (DEW).

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (EB), L. Frost (LF), M. Lamb (ML), Mrs. S. Locking (SEL) and Mrs. P.F. Watson (PFW).

The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present.

 

• Apologies for Absence
  Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, Mrs. SEL and Mrs. PFW.
• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. Mrs. JMS – agenda items 4, 5, 6 – as a member of ELDC.
  2. AL – agenda items 4, 5, 6 – as a member of ELDC and PA4 – as they are the accountant’s of HH Trust and PA6 – as an acquaintance of the applicant.
  3. DJEH – agenda item 4, 5, 6 – as a member of ELDC.
  4. DH – agenda item 5 – as an acquaintance of the applicant.

 

• Minutes
  It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 14^th March 2023 be approved as the Minutes.
• Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
  The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed on the schedule (PA/Schedule 04-04-23) and RESOLVED as follows:
  1. N/105/00460/23 – Louth Town Council considered this application on 4th April 2023 and objected on the grounds that as a rule Louth Town Council rejects pvcU in the Conservation Area. This property is unique and the Council feels that other more appropriate alternatives should be explored in order to retain the properties originality.
  2. N/105/02305/22 – Louth Town Council objected to this application on 4th April 2023 on the grounds that an archaeological survey should be undertaken, as suggested by the Historic Officer. Neighbours have complained of cracking party walls. A report on the levels of contaminated land on site should be obtained.  The Council were concerned about the overbearing nature of the proposals which it felt constituted over development of a small site.  It was also concerned about access and highways safety and traffic generation as Lee Street is a one way, very narrow road and this developments access onto it was small, requiring a tight turning circle to exit it, especially if cars were parked in the public bays opposite.
  3. To support all other applications.

     DH left the room during discussion of PA5.

• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee considered and noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     1. ELDC Approved – N/105/00100/23 – Planning Permission – 127 Eastgate – LTC Neutral.
     2. ELDC Approved – N/105/00198/23 – Consent to Display – 127 Eastgate – LTC Neutral.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/02363/22 – Planning Permission – 4 Almond Crescent – LTC Supported.

1. ELDC Approved – N/105/02449/22 – Listed Building Consent – Stables and Cart Store Rear of 13 Chequergate – LTC Objected.
2. ELDC Approved – N/105/02450/22 – Listed Building Consent – Stables and Cart Store Rear of 13 Chequergate – LTC Objected.
3. ELDC Approved – N/105/00086/23 – Planning Permission – Land Rear of 55 Broadbank, Union Street – LTC Supported.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/00097/23 – Planning Permission – 21 Grimsby Road – Supported.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. Organisation responsible for restriction: Anglian Water
      Reason for restriction: New Connection
      Nature and location of restriction: Road closure Order – Northgate (Between Kiln Lane & Eve Street)
      Period of restriction: 26/03/2023 – 26/03/2023
      (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)
   2. Organisation responsible for restriction: HTS LTD
      Reason for restriction: Emergency – Access to chamber & repairs
      Nature and location of restriction: Emergency Road closure Order – Chequergate (Closed Eastbound only between B1520 Upgate & Nichol Hill)
      Period of restriction: 16/03/2023 – 17/03/2023 19:00 to 06:00
      (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)
2. Appeal Decision
   1. The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed the appeal made by Mr. Bentley against the decision of ELDC to refuse the erection of a detached bungalow and alterations to existing vehicular and pedestrian access. Existing garage to be demolished.  Ref: N/105/00613/22 at 1 Grosvenor Road, LN11 0BB.

• Street Naming
  The Committee considered the following requests and resolve as follows:
  1. Street name and number a new development comprising 45no. dwellings on the former Wallis House Site, Birch Road. new road names are requested.  It was RESOLVED that King Charles, Coronation and Queen Elizabeth be suggested and the developer should attach appropriate suffixes.
  2. Street name and number a new development comprising of 14no. dwellings on Land West of Keddington House, Keddington Road. Developer would like to name the area in question North Halt Court, the name being reference to the historical use for the site as the location for railway sidings.  It was RESOLVED to suggest that North Halt House already exists in this area and the repetition might be confusing.  Therefore, proposed that Signal Box Way is used.
• Next Meeting
  The Committee noted that the date of the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting was 25^th April 2023.

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 7.34pm.

 

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________