09-30-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), H. Filer (HF), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS) and Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP).

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), J. Drake (JD), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW) and D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

Before the commencement of the meeting, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that Cllr. DH act as Vice Chair for the duration of the meeting.

P43. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. DM, Mrs. PFW and DEW.

P44. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. EB – Planning application 1 as a board member of Louth Golf Club.
b. Cllr. DH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.
d. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC, and planning applications 5 and 6 as an acquaintance of the applicants.
e. Cllr. PS – Planning application 2 as a resident of Fanthorpe Lane.

P45. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 9th September 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P46. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 09-30-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 03013/25/FUL – the Committee considered this application, including an amendment to its description, and it was resolved to support with the condition that any lighting be extinguished by 9pm.
b. 03090/25/OUT – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Committee was unable to resolve upon comments to submit. The following is the comments of the Council’s Planning Working Group, who considered this application on 23/9/25: Object on the grounds of 1) Access and Highway Safety – A restriction meaning that Fanthorpe Lane (an unadopted country lane maintained by its residents) cannot be used as an access point must be imposed. Two accesses must be provided as a single point of access poses dangerous risks if the road is blocked and emergency services require access. 2) Traffic generation. 3) Overbearing nature of the proposal. 4) Layout and density of buildings. 5) Flood risk from surface water run-off, especially at the well-used A16/Grimsby Road roundabout. 6) No biodiversity gain evident. 7) Insufficient infrastructure in the town to support e.g., too few schools, GP surgeries etc., and the Louth water treatment works will struggle to accommodate as it is already beyond capacity. 8) Wellbeing of residents. The noise from the bypass to residents of the proposed properties will be intolerable. During discussion on 30/9 the following was raised: 1) the attenuation pond is in the wrong position – water cannot flow uphill. 2) An archaeological survey should be conducted before any work begins. Any artifacts found should be examined/identified by a suitably qualified person. 3) Grimsby Rd doesn’t have an adequate footpath to accommodate the increased number of pedestrians this will generate. 4) the adjacent Westfield Park estate suffers terribly as it only has one access and residents, parking in the area of the access, reduce the road to a single-track making traffic movement difficult and sometimes impossible, when an accident occurs, blocking the road. NB: LTC’s Planning Committee will be asked to ratify the above at its next meeting on 21/10/25.
c. 03178/25/FUL – to object on the grounds of garden grabbing and concern regarding the extra traffic that this will generate exiting the site onto the already busy Horncastle Road.
d. 02463/25/RVC – to object on the grounds that the application is premature until the other conditions imposed on the original planning permission N/105/01921/23 have been complied with e.g., finishing off all roads, installation of a play park, fencing around attenuation ponds.

Planning applications 5 and 6 were not discussed as Cllr. Mrs. JMS’ declaration of interest for both applications rendered the Committee inquorate. It was agreed to defer making comments to the next Planning Working Group meeting.

NB: Cllr. DH took the chair for discussions of PA2.
NB: Cllr. PS abstained from voting on PA2.
NB: Cllr. GEH left the meeting at 8.27pm during discussions of PA2.
P47. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02748/25/ADV – Consent to Display – 55-57 Eastgate, LN11 9PL – LTC objected 19/08/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02747/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 55-57 Eastgate, LN11 9PL – LTC objected 19/08/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 02076/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 25 Southlands Avenue, LN11 8EW – LTC supported 03/06/25.
iv. ELDC approved – 02888/25/RVC – Section 19 Application – 252 Eastgate, LN11 8DJ – LTC supported 19/08/25.
v. ELDC refused – 02638/25/ADV – Consent to Display – 52a Upgate, LN11 9EX – LTC objected 22/07/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas main replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Kenwick Road (between B1200 and Southlands Avenue)
Period of Restriction: 26/08/25 – 12/10/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 55 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: Water mains repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Cinder Lane (between 70m and 110m north of Newmarket B1200).
Period of Restriction: 20/10/25 – 22/10/25 (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: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – leak on main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Keddington Road (between 10m and 40m west of Elm Drive).
Period of Restriction: 16/09/25 – 22/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 5 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 – leaking main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Eastfield Road (between 30m and 60m east of the riverbank).
Period of Restriction: 18/09/25 – 24/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 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: Jetpatcher repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Abbey Road (between 20m northwest and 20m southeast of Park Avenue).
Period of Restriction: 28/10/25 – 28/10/25, 07:00 to 15:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for Restriction: Road improvements.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Traffic signal refurbishment, including implementation of two-way temporary traffic signal with pedestrian crossing facilities – North Holme Road (between High Holme Road and Louth Academy).
Period of Restriction: 27/10/25 – 31/10/25, 08:00 to 17:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: 58 Church Street, Louth, LN11 9BY. Nature of Investigation: Development not in accordance with approved details N/105/01723/23 and N/105/01055/24/DC concerning the materials used. An officer has now investigated the matter and advised the owner of the property to submit a planning application for the altered wall details within the next 28 days for the Council’s consideration. If the planning application is refused, it is possible that formal enforcement action will commence against the breach of planning control. If an application is not submitted, a further visit to the location will be made to assist the situation. If the breach of planning control has been resolved, the Council will take no further action, and the matter will be closed.

P48. 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 – Mixed Broad/Conifers – Felling. Location: 18 Lee Street, LN11 9HJ. Reasons: T1 – blocking light and compromising telephone lines.

P49. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 21st October 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 8.44pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________