05-28-24 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

ON TUESDAY 28^th MAY 2024

 

Councillor J. Simmons (in the chair).

 

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

 

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB).

 

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

 

• Election of Planning Committee Chairman

It was RESOLVED that Cllr. PS be elected as Chairman of the Planning Committee.  Cllr. PS took the Chair.

• Election of Planning Committee Vice Chairman
  It was RESOLVED that Cllr. JD be elected as Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee.

• Apologies for Absence
  There were no apologies for absence to note.

• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. Mrs. EB – PA10 as a member of the neighbouring Golf Club.
  2. DH – Items 7 and 8 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
  3. GEH – Items 7 and 8 as a member of ELDC.
  4. Mrs. JMS – Items 7 and 8 as a member of ELDC.
• Minutes
  It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30^th April 2024 be approved as the minutes.
• Presentation from Ms Davis, Fundraising and Communication Coordinator at EDAN Lincs, Ending Domestic Abuse Now in Lincolnshire
  The Committee noted that Ms Davis was unable to attend the meeting and that the Clerk would try to rearrange.

 

• Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
  The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 05-28-24) and RESOLVED as follows.
  1. N/092/02375/23 – To object on the grounds of traffic generation, access and highway safety. It was noted that the layout of the development would mean that the Nipper bus service would not be able to turn around and therefore it would not travel that route which would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s vitality and viability as shoppers would not easily have access to public transport into the town centre.
  2. N/105/00461/24 – To object to the front window proposals on the grounds of design and appearance and the negative effect they would have on the surrounding conservation area. The Council felt that the rear window and door proposals were acceptable.
  3. N/105/00712/24 – Louth Town Council objected to this application on 28th May 2024. It felt that the application was not detailed enough. The Council had concerns about how a charging cable would cross the public footpath and felt that until the impact of the proposals on the public footpath were explained it could not support. It also recognised Lee Street as one of the most challenging streets in the town for parking and for traversing. It being a direct route for pedestrians from the car parks located on Newmarket into the Town Centre and also being exceedingly busy with parked cars (residents parking) and VERY narrow. Further, from experience on other older, small streets in the town many knew the chances of being able to park outside their own house on a regular basis were reasonably slim and therefore they wanted to know how the applicant intended to overcome this so that they could use the facilities.
  4. N/105/01181/23 – To object to this application. Louth Town Council reiterated its previous comments and objections these being in summary: Comments: The Council recognises that many will support these proposals and it acknowledges that many will find this kind of development more convenient and welcome it. Nevertheless, as has been seen in many other towns, edge of town developments do contribute to the death of existing town centres and Louth Town Council must make all attempts to protect Louth. Objections: 1) Louth Town Council is concerned that the proposed development is not conducive with preserving the town centre and will negatively impact the vitality and viability of the town. 2) An S.106 agreement is needed to provide monies for a free shuttle bus from the Northfields site into the Town Centre and back. 3) Traffic Generation / Access and Highway Safety especially for pedestrians and cycle users. 4) Design and Appearance. 5) Surveys regarding traffic, access and highway safety need carrying out and acceptable mitigations need to be agreed before approval given. Further the Council is concerned: 1) That there have been prehistoric finds in the proposed development area and would request that an archaeological survey also be undertaken. 2) Loss of ecological habitats. The Council is aware that there is currently a large well established hedgerow running along the length of the site (on the Fanthorpe Lane side). The original plans indicated that this was to be kept but amendments do not and the Council feels that it is imperative that this must be protected.
  5. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. Mrs. EB abstained from voting on PA N/105/00631/2410.
NB: Cllr. LF left the meeting at 7.48pm and re-entered at 7.51pm.

 

• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     24. ELDC Approved – N/105/00370/24 – Planning Permission – Co-op Supermarket, Northgate, LN11 0LT – LTC Supported 09/04/24.
     25. ELDC Approved – N/105/00242/24 – Planning Permission – 16 Westgate, LN11, 9YH – LTC Objected 19/03/24.

• ELDC Refused – N/105/00382/24 – Planning Permission – Kenwick News, 23 Kenwick Road, LN11 8EH – LTC Objected 09/04/24.

24. ELDC Approved – N/105/00451/24 – Planning Permission – 179 Newmarket, Louth – LTC Supported 09/04/24.
25. ELDC Approved – N/105/01409/23 – Planning Permission – Morrisons Supermarket, LN11 9AB – LTC Supported 08/08/23.
26. ELDC Approved – N/105/1410/23 – Relevant Demolition in a Conservation Area – Morrisons Supermarket, LN11 9AB – LTC Supported 08/08/23.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Anglian Water

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – repair leak

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Emergency Road Closure Order – B1520 Bridge Street (Between Westgate and a point 100m North).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 01/05/2024 – 08/05/2024 (Restrictions to be implemented for 5 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: RAE000089 – Louth Classic Car Show

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: 40mph Speed Limit Order – A16 Louth Bypass (Between A157 Roundabout and B1520 Grimsby Road Roundabout); No Right Turn Order – From A16 Louth Bypass into the event field.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 02/06/2024 – 02/06/2024 (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: OCU Group

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: New electrical connection

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Eastgate (Between Cannon Street and a point 70m East).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 03/06/24 – 11/06/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 7 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 – RAE000158 – Memorial Event

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Eastgate (Between Church Street and Orme Lane);  Ramsgate (Between Pleasant Place and Eastgate, opposite Morrisons).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 06/06/2024 – 06/06/2024, 20:00 to 23:00 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Gleeson Homes on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Offsite highway improvement works

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Providing a link road with footway/cycleway between Brackenborough Road and Bolingbroke Road.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: Two-way lights to be installed on Bolingbroke Road for one week commencing 03/06/2024 until 21/06/2024, then Brackenborough Road 17/06/24 until 21/06/24.  Further restrictions could be implemented for up to 8 weeks as and when required (Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Gleeson Homes on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Offsite highway improvement works

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Widening of Brackenborough Road South to provide off-street parking adjacent to the Post Office.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 01/07/2024 – 05/08/2024 (Restrictions to be implemented for up to 6 weeks as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Gleeson Homes on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Offsite highway improvement works

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Provision of tactile crossings at the junctions of Willow Drive, Anthony Crescent, Fulmar Drive and Jubilee Crescent.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 12/08/2024 – 23/08/2024 (Restrictions to be implemented for 2 weeks as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Gleeson Homes on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Offsite highway improvement works

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Surface Water sewer connection into existing Anglian Water sewer.

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 26/08/2024 – 13/09/2024 (Restrictions to be implemented for 3 weeks as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

1. Committee
   2024. N/105/01409/23 – Morrisons Supermarket, 156-158 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9AB – The aforementioned application was presented to the ELDC Planning Committee Meeting on 9th May 2024.

• Proposed No Waiting and No Loading At Any Time Restriction and Goods Vehicle Loading Only Bay – Market Place, Louth
  The Committee discussed the No Waiting and No Loading At Any Time Restriction and Goods Vehicle Loading Only Bay proposed for the Market Place, Louth and it was RESOLVED to object to the proposal. The Committee felt that the area should be left as is and that enforcement should be increased.
• Proposed 40mph Speed Limit – Louth, A16 Grimsby Road
  The Committee noted that Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership had reviewed the speed limit at the above location and felt that a reduction of the limit had been justified against the criteria set out in LCC’s speed limit policy. After discussion, it was RESOLVED to support the proposal.

Membership	All Councillors
Remit	To examine planning applications / proposed works to trees / appeal notices / planning correspondence / traffic regulation orders / highways issues / planning issues etc., and bring recommendations to the Planning Committee or make unqualified comments, as required to meet deadlines.
Delegated Powers	To submit unqualified comments, if required, to meet deadlines.  Instances where unqualified comments may be required are: in the absence of a suitable Planning Committee meeting, where matters are urgent over the Christmas break or during times of crisis.
Meetings	As required.

• Planning Working Group.
  It was RESOLVED to re-establish the Planning Working Group as a working group to the Committee, approve its remit and membership as all Councillors and as below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Next Meeting
  It was noted that the date of the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting was 18^th June 2024.

 

The Meeting Closed at 8.36pm.

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________