09-19-23 PLAN MINS

 

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

ON TUESDAY 19^th SEPTEMBER 2023

 

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

 

Present Councillors: J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), D. Hobson (DH), M. Lamb (ML), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), J. Simmons (JS), P. Starsmore (PS), Mrs. P.F. Watson (PFW).

 

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), M. Barnes (MB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), S. Evardson (SE), H. Filer (HF), L. Frost (LF), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP).

 

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

 

• Apologies for Absence
  Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, MB, LMC, SE, HF, LF, GEH, and Mrs. KP.

• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a District Councillor.
  2. DH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a District Councillor.
• Minutes
  It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 29^th August 2023 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 09-19-23) and RESOLVED as follows:

23. N/105/00685/23 – Louth Town Council considered this application on 19/9/23 having originally considered it on 23/5/23. The Council wish to now strongly object to the proposals on the grounds of overbearing nature of proposal, traffic generation, access and highway safety and loss of ecological habitats.  The Council was concerned that 34 dwellings on this small site would be too many and that the proposal was therefore overbearing and in turn would generate a huge amount of new traffic (possibly up to 60 more vehicles off of a single track, unmade access road) on Monks Dyke Road where there are already problems and where it is very near to 4 schools.  It felt that the access to the site, onto a very busy road, where on street parking is prolific and limits the space available for moving vehicles to manoeuvre in, whilst also being located on a very bad bend is extremely dangerous and could lead to issues for both vehicles and the many pedestrians, especially children who pass along the road daily on their way to and from the four schools which are in very close proximity.  The Council noted that the site has been completely cleared of all flora and fauna since 23rd May, which it was rich in previously and are very concerned that this has happened prior to permission having been granted, especially as it means the loss of a great deal of diverse wildlife, trees, flora and fauna at the environment’s detriment.  The Council heard that there have also been fires on the site which have affected the neighbours with heavy smoke and ash debris.  It noted that a noise survey had been carried out but that this was done over two days on the Bank Holiday weekend and were concerned that this may not be representative of normal noise.  The Council considered that the plans were not a viable affordable housing site as is and would like to see play amenities and 30% affordable housing.  LTC resolved to request that Cllr. Darren Hobson ‘call in’ the application.
24. To support all other applications.

 

 

• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     23. ELDC Approved – N/105/01349/23 – Consent to Display an Advertisement – 1 Market Place, LN11 9NT – LTC Supported 08/08/23.
     24. ELDC Approved – N/105/01376/23 – Planning Permission – Eversley, Bridge Street, LN11 0DR – LTC Objected 29/08/23.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/01407/23 – Planning Permission – 8 Priory Road, LN11 9AL – LTC Supported 08/08/23.

23. ELDC Approved – N/105/01398/23 – Planning Permission – Louth Car Wash, LN11 0HQ – LTC Objected 08/08/23.
24. ELDC Refused – N/105/01439/23 – Planning Permission – 16 Little Lane, LN11 9DU – LTC Objected 08/08/23.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: LCC
      REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Gully replacement and jetting.
      NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – B1520 Upgate (Between B1200 and Quarryside)
      PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 26/09/2023 – 26/09/2023 (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: LCC
      REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Tree felling.
      NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – B1200 St. Mary’s Lane (Between Lincoln Road and a point 150m East).
      PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 25/09/2023 – 30/09/2023 (Restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: LCC
  REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Major carriageway resurfacing.
  NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Newbridge Hill (Between Keddington Road and Ramsgate). No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Newbridge Hill (Between Keddington Road and Ramsgate).
  PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 10/08/2023 – 15/09/2023, 22:00 to 06:00 (Restrictions to be implemented for 10 days as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: LCC
   REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Carriageway patching.
   NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Aswell Street (Between Kidgate and Newmarket); Park Avenue (Between Eastfield Road and a point 200m South). Suspension of One-Way Order – Aswell Street (To allow access/egress).
   PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 10/10/2023 – 14/10/2023 (Restrictions to be implemented for 5 days 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 – leaking ferrule.
   NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRCITION: Emergency Road Closure Order – Northgate (Between Cannon Street and Nichol Hill).
   PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 11/09/2023 – 15/09/2023 (Restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. Withdrawn Planning Applications
   2023. N/105/01485/23 – Lloyds Banking Group, 15a, Cornmarket, LN11, 9QJ – Application withdrawn 31st August 2023.
   2024. N/015/01121/23 – Coopland & Son Ltd., 80 Eastgate, LN11 9PG – Application withdrawn 1st September 2023.

 

 

1. Enforcement
   1. Notification has been received that an investigation regarding complaints of an untidy Grade II listed building has taken place at Argos, 61 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9PL and it was found that whilst the building is still encased in scaffold and renovations are progressing, the work on the building that has taken place to date (i.e. timber painted, improvements to timber fascias around the frontage, pointing and repairs to down pipes and gutters) is satisfactory and action under s215 of the Town and County Planning Act relating to untidy buildings will not be needed.

• Louth Transport Board
  It was RESOLVED that Cllr. JD would represent the Council on the Louth Transport Board.
• Next Meeting
  It was noted that the date of the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting was 10^th October 2023.

 

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 10.14pm.

 

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________