02-25-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 25th FEBRUARY 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

Councillors not present: Mrs. EB, J. Baskett (JB), M. Barnes (MB), D.E. Wing (DEW).

The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips, the Town Clerk’s Assistant, Miss S. Chitauro, East Lindsey District Cllrs. R. Jackson, D. Hall and R. Watson, and two members of the public were also present.

Public Forum
• East Lindsey District Councillor R. Jackson spoke of the upcoming closure of Louth’s branch of Natwest and informed the Council that residents will be able to use the Post Office for certain banking facilities after its closure.
• East Lindsey District Councillor R. Watson spoke regarding his objections to the proposed nuclear waste storage facility in the area and implored the Council to join local parishes in objecting.
• Councillor Mrs. PFW shared concerns about the current state of Louth’s bus station.
• Councillor Mrs. JMS disclosed information regarding the health of a former Councillor.

P117. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Mrs. EB who would be late to the meeting and Cllr. JB.

P118. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. DH – items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
b. Cllr. GEH – items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC and PA6 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – items 4, 5 and as a member of ELDC and item 7 as a member of the ELDC Transport Board.

P119. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 4th February 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P120. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 02-025-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. N/105/01750/24 – To object. 1) The Committee felt that conditions are imposed for a reason and these should not be changed or removed. 2) It noted that increasing the size of properties will thereby increase the cost to purchasers and it wondered what affordable housing would be made available in the area? 3) What s106 contribution is to be made as a result of this development? If the size of properties is increased the Town Council feels strongly that the s106 contribution should also increase, inline.
b. N/105/00043/25 – To object on the grounds of design and materials, having concerns with the choice of material being used within the Conservation Area. Louth Town Council feels that the application of solar panels to the roof, the concrete roof tiles and UPVC would be very obvious.
c. To support all other applications.
NB: Cllr. Mrs. EB entered the meeting at 7.25pm during discussion of PA2, therefore, she did not vote on any subsequent Planning Applications.

P121. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC Refused – N/105/01809/24 – Planning Permission – 146 St. Bernards Avenue, LN11 8BJ – LTC objected 14/01/25.
ii. ELDC Approved – N/105/01852/24 – Planning Permission – Couplands Caravans, LN11 0YZ – LTC supported 14/01/25.
iii. ELDC Refused – N/105/01928/24 – Consent to Display – 152-154 Eastgate, LN11 9AB – LTC objected 14/01/25.
iv. ELDC Approved – N/105/01645/24 – Planning Permission – Powerguard House, LN11 0SX – LTC objected 04/02/25.
v. ELDC Approved – N/105/01978/24 – Planning Permission – 1 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU – LTC supported 14/01/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: DSTM Ltd
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Filming.
NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Westgate; Schoolhouse Lane; Gospelgate; George Street.
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 18/02/25 – 27/02/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 10 days as and when required during this period. Signage to be displayed on site in advance) – Please note that filming has now been postponed until further notice.
ii. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: New water connection.
NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Mercer Row (between Upgate and Butcher Lane).
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 03/03/25 – 05/03/25, 18:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iii. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Water main repairs.
NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Richmond Road.
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 18/02/25 – 20/02/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – repair leak.
NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Emergency Road Closure Order – Gospelgate (between George Street and Upgate).
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 10/02/25 – 14/02/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: Land South of Chestnut Drive, Louth. Nature of Investigation: Flag poles and flags in situ following expiry of temporary planning permission reference N/092/01428/19. The matter has been investigated and was established that no breach of planning control has taken place. Advertisements displayed after the expiry of express consent have deemed consent under Class 14 of Schedule 3 to the regulations. The Council would only require the removal of an advertisement immediately at the end of the express consent period, if a condition was attached to the consent by the local planning authority. There was no condition requiring the removal imposed on N/092/01428/19, therefore the adverts can remain in situ until completion of the development. No further action will be taken.
ii. Location: 15 Ramsgate, Louth, LN11 0NB. Nature of Investigation: Untidy land and building. The matter is due to be fully investigated by an enforcement officer, who will aim to visit the location within 18 working days to establish whether of breach of planning control has taken place.
d. Appeals
i. Planning Application Reference: N/105/00143/24. Location: 25 Queen Street, Louth, LN11 9BJ. Nature of Appeal: An appeal was made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) against the refusal to grant planning permission to change the existing timber windows and entrance door to the front elevation only of property to UPVC traditional style sash windows as like for like replacement. Decision: The Planning Inspectorate determined that the main issue of the proposed work was the effect of the replacement front windows on the character and appearance of the Louth Conservation Area. Subsequently, the Planning Inspectorate dismissed the appeal.

P122. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following work to trees in the Conservation Area:
a. Location: Riverdale, Love Lane. Proposals: T1 – Holly – Trim and reshape to leave a finished height of 7m and spread of 3.5m. T2 – Conifer – Trim and reshape to leave a finished height of 9m and spread of 5m. T3 – Holly – Trim and reshape to leave a finished height of 7m and a spread of 3.5m. T4 – Conifer – Trim and reshape to leave a finished height of 9m and a spread of 5m. T5 – Holly – Trim and reshape to leave a finished height of 7m and a spread of 3.5m. T6 -Conifer – Reduce new growth from the top and reshape the sides to leave a finished height of 7m and a spread of 5m. T7 – Conifer – Remove snapped out limb (goes into Holly).

P123. Proposed Waiting Restrictions – Louth Market Place
The Committee received amended proposals from Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) regarding the proposed waiting restrictions at Louth Market Place, previously discussed by Louth Town Council. It was proposed, seconded and RESOVLED to support the amended plans, which reduced the number of signs in the proposed restricted area to three.

P124. National Highways and Transport (NHT) Survey
The Committee received the drafted corporate response collated by the Planning Working Group. As per resolution made by the Committee on 4th February 2025, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve and submit the draft corporate response.

P125. Nuclear Waste Services, Geological Disposal Facility
The Committee received a document detailing the above proposals in the area surrounding Louth. After debate, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to upload the document to the Louth Town Council Facebook and website in the first instance to gauge public interest.

P126. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 25th March 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 8pm.

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________