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Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting 28th July 2026

07-28-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 28th JULY 2026

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

Councillors present: J. Bakewell (JB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), T. Ball (TB), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. H. Hunt (Mrs. HH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), C. Matthews (CM), P. Matthews (PM), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), H. Steer (HS), I. Steer (IS), T. Tapsfield (TT).

Councillors not present: J.K. Baskett (JKB), G. Cummings (GC), J. Drake (JD), N. Steer (NS), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

P23. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. JKB, GC, HF, NS and DEW.

P24. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. DH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC), and Planning Applications 2 and 8 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
b. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.

P25. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30th June 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P26. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 07-28-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 00871/26/FUL – to defer making a decision until it is known whether a footpath will be installed. It would support LCC’s submission regarding deferment.
b. 00946/26/FUL – to defer to the Conservation Officers opinion.
c. 01018/26/FUL – to object on the grounds of Access and Highway Safety, Traffic Generation, Over-intensification and noted that there may be an issue with bin collection due to the length of driveways.
d. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. DH left the room during discussions of Planning Application 2 at 8.49pm and re-entered after discussions at 8.52pm.

NB: Cllr DH left the room during discussions of Planning Application 8 at 9.08pm and re-entered after discussions at 9.09pm.

P27. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 00709/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 35 Broadley Crescent, LN11 8AN – LTC supported 09/06/26.
ii. ELDC approved – 00715/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 5 Seymore Avenue, LN11 9EW – LTC supported 09/06/26.
iii. ELDC approved – 00619/26/FUL – Planning Permission – The Paddock, 23 Orchard Close, LN11 0BS – LTC supported 30/06/26.
iv. ELDC approved – 00717/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 113 – 115 Eastgate, LN11 9QE – LTC supported 09/06/26.
v. ELDC approved – 00771/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 48 Westgate, LN11 9YD – LTC objected 09/06/26.
vi. ELDC refused – 00240/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 15 Commercial Road, LN11 7AA – LTC made no comment 14/04/26.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Water mains repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Grosvenor Crescent (between property numbers 2 and 6).
Period of Restriction: 10/08/26 – 12/08/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Cadent Gas.
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Aswell Street (between Kidgate and Newmarket); South Street (between George Street and Upgate). No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Aswell Street.
Period of Restriction: 10/08/26 – 28/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 49 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 – burst main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Riverhead Road (between Eastfield Road and a point 50m north).
Period of Restriction: 30/06/26 – 06/07/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Drainage.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Public Right of Way Closure Order – Louth PROW 1169/1 (between Stewton Lane and a point 50m south).
Period of Restriction:17/08/26 – 27/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 28 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: Drainage.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between 350m and 450m east of Hawker Drive).
Period of Restriction: 17/08/26 – 27/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 28 days 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: Gully emptying on assets.
Nature and Location of Restriction: No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Eastfield Road (between property number 217 and St. Bernard’s Avenue), Keddington Crescent, Wellington Street, Little Lane, Mount Pleasant Avenue and Schoolhouse Lane.
Period of Restriction: 17/08/26 – 17/08/26, 06:00 to 22:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair to failing retaining wall.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Kidgate (between Aswell Street and Lee Street).
Period of Restriction: 29/06/26 – 09/08/26, 09:15 to 15:00 (end date amendment) (restrictions to be implemented for 10 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
viii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Carriageway and drainage improvements.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Eastfield Road (between Park Row and Ticklepenny Lock Road).
Period of Restriction: 01/09/26 – 04/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ix. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: New water connection.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Chequergate (between Upgate and a point 40m east).
Period of Restriction: 20/07/26 – 23/07/26 (end date amendment) (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Withdrawn
i. Planning Reference: 00772/26/LBA. Location: 48 Westgate, LN11 9YD. Proposal: Erection of a timber fence on a bridge (works completed). This application was withdrawn 06/07/26. Louth Town Council objected to this planning application 09/06/26.
b. Enforcement
i. Location: Morrisons Supermarket, 156-158 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9AB. Nature of Investigation: Unauthorised installation of cooling/ventilation equipment to the rear of the store. The matter has now been fully investigated and deemed that no breach of planning control has taken place. Planning permission was previously granted for the roof-mounted plant and fan units. The elevated noise levels are a result of a faulty component, which will be fixed once replacement parts are delivered.
P28. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following works to trees:
a. Proposals: T1 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of at least 3m. T2 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of at least 3m. T3 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of at least 3m. T4 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of at least 3m. T5 – Hazel – Crown raise over parking bays to gain a height of 2m and 1m from the top of fence. T6 – Silver Birch – Target prune old stub cuts. T7 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to a height of 3m. Remove branches from beneath lamp. T8 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of 3m. T9 – Silver Birch – Crown raise to gain a height of 3m. Location: 86 Church Street, LN11 9DD. Reasons: T1 – Silver Birch – To gain a height clearance of at least 3m. Chip and remove. T2 – Silver Birch – To gain at height clearance of at least 3m. Chip and remove. T3 – Silver Birch – To gain a height clearance of at least 3m. Chip and remove. T4 – Silver Birch – To gain a height clearance of at least 3m. Remove deadwood. Chip and remove. T5 – Hazel – To gain a height clearance of 2m and 1m from top of fence. Chip and remove. T7 – Silver Birch – To gain a height clearance of at least 3m. Remove branches beneath lamp. Chip and remove. T8 – Silver Birch – To gain a heigh clearance of at least 3m. Chip.
b. Proposals: T1 – Holly – Remove to ground level. T2 – Silver Birch – Remove to ground level. T3 – Yew – Reduce height from 13m to 10m. Reduce canopy radius from 6m to 3m from the main stem back to viable secondary growth points and following natural flowing lines. T4 – Beech – Reduce lateral spread only over neighbours drive from 9m to 6m cutting back to viable secondary growth points. Location: 5 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU. Reasons: T1 – Holly – Tree is in decline and affecting the old boundary wall. T2 – Silver Birch – Tree is dead standing. T3 – Yew – Tree is overpowering that part of the garden and is encroaching the land and driveway. T4 – Beech – Tree has lean over neighbour’s driveway, this will reduce the weight and stop debris dropping on their drive.
c. Proposals: T1 – Yew – Reduce to approx. 10 feet – Prune back to clear. G1 – Laurels, Ivy, Cypress – Reduce to previous heights, prune back. Location: 35A St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU. Reasons: T1 – Yew – Prune back to clear phone lines/around street lighting and also low over pathway. G1 – Laurels, Ivy, Cypress – Prune back so not over driveways.

P29. Conservation Area Appraisal
Councillors received a report from Cllr. PS on the recent meeting and walkaround of the Conservation Area with Irving Patrick Consulting, it was noted that the matter would be brought back for consideration if the Town Council were consulted again.

P30. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 25th August 2026.

The Meeting closed at 9.16pm.

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________