07-22-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 22nd JULY 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), 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: M. Barnes (MB), D. Hobson (DH), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

P16. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. DH.

P17. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. JD – Item 6a as a family member of the applicant and Item 6b as owner of the property.
b. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Item 4, 5 and 6 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. GEH – Item 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC and item 8 as a member of the ELDC Licence Committee.

P18. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24th June 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P19. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 07-22-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 02369/25/ADV – to object as the Council felt that materials and the application thereof to Louth’s shop fronts in the Conservation Area must be consistent. Wooden, painted signage is required. This consistency is fair to all shop owners and larger brand stores should not be allowed to deviate from it. It should also be noted that B&M require enforcement of these principles
b. 02389/25/FUL – to defer to the Heritage Officer.
c. 02638/25/ADV – to object on the grounds that the building is in breach of planning as no application has been submitted for the alterations undertaken to the shop front and until such time as this rectified/enforcement action is taken to rectify, Louth Town Council will not support other changes which may be constituted as approval of the changes to the shop front.
d. To support all other applications.
P20. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – N/105/01181/23 – Hybrid Application – Land at Northfields, Grimsby Road – LTC objected 28/05/24.
ii. ELDC approved – N/105/01609/24 – Planning Permission – 13 Eastgate, LN11 9NB – LTC supported 19/11/24.
iii. ELDC approved – 02126/25/FUL – Planning Permission – The Woolpack Public House, LN11 0DA – LTC supported 24/06/25.
iv. ELDC approved – 02250/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – NatWest, LN11 9NX – LTC supported 03/06/25.
v. ELDC approved – 02267/25/FUL – Planning Permission – Telephone Exchange, LN11 0LH – LTC supported 03/06/25.
vi. ELDC approved – 00395/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 24 Mercer Row, LN11 9JH – LTC supported 03/06/25.
vii. ELDC approved – 02191/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 9 George Street, LN11 9JU – LTC supported 03/06/25.
viii. ELDC approved – 02246/25/OUT – Outline Erection – 76 Monks Dyke Road, LN11 8DX – LTC objected 03/06/25.
ix. ELDC approved – 02263/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – Old National School, LN11 9YH – LTC supported 03/06/26.
x. ELDC approved – 02327/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 53 Aswell Street, LN11 9HW – LTC supported 24/06/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Direct Traffic Management
Reason for Restriction: Foul and surface water connections.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Monks Dyke Road (between Almond Crescent and Millgood Close).
Period of Restriction: 28/07/25 – 01/08/25 (date amended) (restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Stoptap repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Cinder Lane (between 70m and 110m north of B1200).
Period of Restriction: 04/08/25 – 06/08/25 (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: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Mayfield Crescent.
Period of Restriction: 27/05/25 – 11/07/25 (date amendment) (restrictions to be implemented for 46 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between Wood Lane and a point 335m southeast).
Period of Restriction: 18/08/25 – 09/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 23 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for Restriction: Streetlighting replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Kidgate (between Church Street and Cinder Lane); Kidgate (between Cinder Lane and Aswell Street); Kidgate (between Aswell Street and Upgate); Aswell Street (between Queen Street and Kidgate); Cinder Lane; Lee Street.
Period of Restriction: 18/0825 – 05/09/25 (accurate date and times will be displayed on site in advance. Restrictions to be implemented for 14 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: New manhole chamber installation.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Grays Road.
Period of Restriction: 18/08/25 – 20/08/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – CCTV inspection of damaged sewer.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Lee Street; Emergency Suspension of One Way Order – Lee Street (to allow access/egress).
Period of Restriction: 08/07/25 – 08/07/25, 09:00 to 13:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
viii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between Wood Lane and a point 335m southeast).
Period of Restriction: 21/07/25 – 18/08/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 29 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ix. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)
Reason for Restriction: Event – RAE000575 – British Superbikes.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – A153 Horncastle Road (between Highfield Lane and Bluestone Heath Road – access for British Superbike traffic only); Bluestone Heath Road (between Highfield Lane and A153); Bluestone Heath Road (between Cadwell Park camping entrance and A153); Highfield Lane. No Waiting at Any Time Order – A153 (between New Lane, Tathwell and Old Main Road, Scramblesby); Bluestone Heath Road (between Rowgate Hill and a point 1100m northwest of A153); 30mph Speed Limit Order – A153 (between Old Main Road, Scamblesby and a point 250m north of Highfield Lane); Highfield Lane. 40mph Speed Limit Order – A153 (between Ranyard Lane and Goulceby and a point 900m north of New Lane, Tathwell). No Right Turn Order – from Bluestone Heath Road onto Highfield Lane; from A153 Horncastle Road onto A16 Louth Bypass. No Left Turn Order – from Bluestone Heath Road onto Highfield Lane; from Highfield Lane onto Bluestone Heath Road.
Period of Restriction: 21/08/25 to 25/08/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: Luda Brewing Co, Upgate, LN11 9HD. Nature of Investigation: Change of use of a public house to include a brewery. The matter has now been investigated, and it has been established that current planning regulations have not been complied with, and a breach of planning control has taken place. An officer has written to the owner to inform them that planning permission is required and invited them to submit a planning application for the material change of use of a drinking establishment to include a brewery within the next 28 days. If planning permission is not applied for as requested, a further visit to the location will be made to assess whether breach of planning control is continuing. If, upon arrival at the location, the owner has resolved the breach of planning control by ceasing brewing and removing all associated equipment, the department will take no further action, and the matter will be closed.

P21. Proposed Works to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following proposed works to trees:
a. Proposals: T1 – Pear spp – height reduction 1.5-2meters. T2 – Apple spp – 1.5m off height. T3 – Wild Cherry – height reduction by 3m and crown reduction of up to 1m to shape (will also band ivy). T4 – Pear – height reduction by 1.5m. T5 Apple – reduce height by 2m. T6 – Holly spp – height reduction by 3m to previous pruning height and reduce crown 2m to match bottom side. Location: 64 Broadbank. Reasons: T4 will band ivy and split wisteria.
b. Proposals: T1 – Apple spp – 2m height reduction. T2 – Apple spp – remove. Location: 62 Broadbank. Reasons: T1 – height reduction. T2 – very unhealthy/dying, overtaken by ivy; overhanging a boundary.
NB: Cllr. JD left the room at 9.50pm before commencement of discussion of Item 6 and re-entered the room at 9.56pm after voting had taken place.

NB: It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to suspend Standing Order 3x at 10pm in order to allow the meeting to continue.

P22. The Great Grid Upgrade: Grimsby to Walpole Stage 2
Cllr. JD read a prepared statement in favour of the Grid Upgrade. The Council then received the corporate response formulated at the Planning Working Group meeting held 15th July 2025. A discussion took place, and a recorded vote was held to determine whether the corporate response should be ratified. The results were as follows:
For Cllrs. Mrs. EB, JB, GEH, Mrs. JMS, Mrs. KP
Against Cllrs. JD, HF
Abstained Cllrs. DM, PS, Mrs. PFW

It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify said response as resolved at the Planning Committee meeting on 24th June 2025 for submission by the deadline of 6th August 2025.

P23. Application for a Pavement Café Licence by Larders Coffee House, Little Butcher Lane, Louth
Following circulation of details of the above, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify the response of the Planning Working Group to support the application.

P24. Street Lighting Improvement Scheme, Louth
Following notification on 24th June 2025 that LCC were undertaking a street lighting improvement scheme in the Conservation Area, LTC requested that the street lights in Kidgate, Aswell Street, Lee Street and Cinder Lane with good quality, Victorian-style posts which were in keeping with the Conservation Area and that the Council be consulted on the proposed replacement designs. The Committee received LCC’s reply to their request, which stated that they did not have the funds to replace all heritage lanterns like for like and that they were under no obligation or statutory requirement to provide a particular type of streetlight within the Conservation Area. Their response also included the style of lantern which was to replace the heritage-style lanterns in the Conservation Area. It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the Town Clerk would respond to LCC informing them that the Council found the proposed replacements unacceptable, and enquire as to how many posts were to be replaced and ask for details of the cost difference between the proposed style and heritage style, as Cllr. Mrs. JMS was prepared to make a grant application to meet the difference if LCC were agreeable.

P25. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 22nd July 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 10.25pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________