10-08-24 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

ON TUESDAY 8^th OCTOBER 2024

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

• Apologies for Absence
  Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, who would be late to the meeting, and Cllr. DEW.

• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. DH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
  2. GEH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
  3. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
• Minutes
  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17^th September 2024 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 10-08-24) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
  1. N/105/01421/24 – To make comment outlining their concerns regarding 1) the effect that these proposals will have on the Conservation Area 2) the lack of detail therein 3) the purpose of the proposed annex.
  2. To support all other applications.
• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     24. ELDC Approved – N/105/01104/24 – Planning Permission – The Old Wool Mart, LN11 9EZ – LTC Supported 06/08/24.
     25. ELDC Approved – N/105/01105/24 – Listed Building Consent – The Old Wool Mart, LN11 9EZ – LTC Supported 06/08/24.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/01152/24 – Planning Permission – 37 Upgate, LN11 9HD – LTC Supported 27/08/24.

23. ELDC Approved – N/019/02336/23 – Section 73 Application – The Brackenborough Hotel, LN11 0SZ – LTC Objected 12/12/23.
24. ELDC Approved – N/105/ 00207/24 – 68-72 Eastgate, LN119PG – LTC Approved 20/02/24.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Highway Safety Management Ltd.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION:  Drainage (Anglian Water).

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Northgate (Between Cannon Street and Nicholl Hill).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 14/10/24 – 15/10/24, 20:00 to 05:00 (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: Anglian Water

REASON FOR RESTRICTION:  Emergency – repair leak.

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Chequergate (Between Upgate and Nicholl Hill).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 25/09/24 – 01/10/24 (Restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• Proposed Work to Trees
  The Committee considered the following proposed works to trees, and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following:
  1. Location: 5 Temple Terrace. Proposals: T1 – Apple – Remove. Reasons: Leaning at 45 degree angle.
  2. Location: 24 Horncastle Road. Proposals: T21 – Cherry – (Lime in application) crown lift to a final height of 6m from pavement and remove dead wood. Reasons:
  3. Location: 4 Old Chapel Mews. Proposals: T1 – Pear – Remove. Reasons: Too large for location, blocking light, shedding branches in high winds.

 

• Proposed Zebra Crossing and Relocation of Bus Stop
  The Committee received proposals for a new zebra crossing and relocation of bus stop at St. Bernard’s Avenue. After discussion it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to object to the proposals based on Councillors’ extensive local knowledge of the area.  felt that the proposed location of the crossing and bus stop were not suitable.  In the first instance, the Committee did not agree with the proposed location for the new bus stop as it would severely affect the amenity of the disabled resident whose house it would be directly in front of.  The Committee also foresaw great problems with the crossing due to its proximity to the roundabout.  They felt that this would cause traffic jams as cars would potentially back up across or around the roundabout when stopped to allow pedestrians to cross.  It’s proximity to the roundabout, could also endanger crossing pedestrians if drivers coming around the corner, not expecting a crossing so close, did not stop in time.  Further, the Committee felt that the area of both the suggested new crossing location and at the location of the existing crossing at the junction of St. Bernard’s Avenue and Eastgate was not well lit enough at nighttime.  They felt it was very difficult for drivers to adequately see if pedestrians (especially those in dark clothing) were waiting to cross or already in the road and requested Lincolnshire County Council to address the issue.  The Committee also requested that alternatives be considered.  Cllrs. were aware of the recent prosecution of someone for driving at 70mph on St. Bernard’s Avenue, the Committee felt that a Pelican Crossing would be preferred to a Zebra Crossing as they believed that traffic lights would warn traffic of pedestrians in the road and encourage them to slow/stop and allow pedestrians the safety of staying on the path until the lights indicated it was safe to cross.  Additionally, the Committee felt that moving the crossing further down the road so that it would be much closer to the footpath/alleyway that led directly from the school’s side gate to the Avenue near the garages would be beneficial and would not necessitate any movement of the current bus shelter.  Other alternatives would be to install a pedestrian refuge in the middle of the road or to implement traffic calming measures along the whole length of the road, such as sleeping policemen or chicanes.
• Next Meeting
  It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 29^th October 2024.

 

The Meeting Closed at 8.02pm.

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________