09-09-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), 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), D.E. Wing (DEW).

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), J. Baskett (JB), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

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

P35. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. JB and Mrs. PFW.

P36. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. DH – Item 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
b. Cllr. GEH – Item 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Item 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.

P37. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 19th August 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P38. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 09-09-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 02637/25/FUL – to object on the grounds that the proposed security rollers are not permitted in and are not in keeping with the Conservation Area.
b. 02638/25/ADV – to object on the grounds that placement of the wooden sign is described as sitting on the housing for the security roller shutters, which themselves do not have permission.
c. 02940/25/LBA – to object on the grounds that shutters are not permitted in or in keeping with the Conservation Area and the installation of such will have a negative effect on the listed building.
d. To support all other applications.
P39. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02369/25/ADV – Consent to Display – 24 Market Place, LN11 9PD – LTC objected 22/07/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02291/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 61a Broadbank, LN11 0EW – LTC supported 03/06/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 02295/25/RVC – Section 73 Application – Land Rear of 64 Kenwick Road – LTC objected 24/06/25.
iv. ELDC refused – 02107/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 15 Bridge Street, LN11 0DR – LTC supported 19/08/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – burst main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Love Lane (between 50m and 100m north of Crowtree Lane).
Period of Restriction: 15/08/25 – 21/08/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 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: Emergency – repair damaged fire hydrant.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – George Street (between Gospelgate and a point 40m southeast).
Period of Restriction: 27/08/25 – 02/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: 24a Christopher Close, Louth. Nature of Investigation: Without planning permission, erection of a timber fence and posts exceeding 1.00 metre in height above the ground level adjacent to a highway. The Planning Enforcement department has now issued an Enforcement Notice in respect of the unauthorised development, the requirements for which takes effect on 13th September 2025 and must be complied with by 8th November 2025 or face legal action.

P40. Proposed Works to Trees
The Council discussed the below proposed work to trees. It was subsequently proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following work, provided the felled trees were replaced with appropriate species:
a. Proposals: T1 – Conifer – fell. T2 – Ash – fell. T3 Conifer – reduce in height to circa 15-18m finished height (just below where tree splits into co-dominant stems). Location: Riverhead House, Stainsway, LN11 0DE. Reasons: T1 – following the failure of the top half of the tree during a storm, the remaining stem needs removing. T2 – tree is a poor specimen with considerable die back and many cracks and splits throughout. Given the failure of the conifer beside it, the ash will now be subject to increased wind loading and poses a risk to both dwelling and vehicle from the conifer failure. T3 – the tree splits into co-dominant stems circa 15-18m up which poses a high risk of failure. It naturally has a conical shape to this point so reduction in height would not affect its aesthetics but would mitigate risk of failure.

P41. Conservation Area
After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to invite the ELDC Portfolio Holder, Mr. T. Ashton, to a future meeting to clarify ELDC’s stance on planning issues such as uPVC windows, signage materials, etc., in the Conservation Area.

P42. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 20th September 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 8.36pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________