03-19-24 PLAN MINS
MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 19th MARCH 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), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), M. Lamb (ML), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), J. Simmons (JS) and D.E. Wing (DEW).
Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), L. Frost (LF) and Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).
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 LF and Mrs. PFW.
- Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:- Cllr DH – Items 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.
- GEH – Items 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.
- Mrs. JMS – Items 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.
- Minutes
It was RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 20th February 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 03-19-24) and RESOLVED as follows:- N/092/02375/23 – Louth Town Council reiterates its original objection of 12th December 2023 and objects to this amendment on the grounds of Access and Highway Safety. It felt that the proposed access to the public highway, down Park Row is totally unsuitable as this road is unadopted, is single track and has no footpaths. The width of the lane makes it totally unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to use safely while vehicles are also using it. At its junction with Eastfield Road there is not a clear view of Eastfield Road to allow safe merging. Park Row is also very steep and difficult to navigate especially with a pram or when on a bicycle. The Council noted that although currently technically outside of the Louth boundary, this development will form part of the development already built which is within the boundary and all residents of the new section will use Louth infrastructure and facilities, without contributing correctly to their upkeep. Therefore, Council strongly request that a review of ward boundaries be undertaken to ensure that new residents contribute fairly to local services and amenities.
- N/105/00143/24 – Louth Town Council objected on the grounds that the replacement of wooden sash windows with uPVC is not in keeping with and does not preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.
- N/105/00242/24 – Louth Town Council objected to this application on the grounds that it is not in keeping with and does not preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.
NB: Cllrs. ML and Mrs. KP abstained from voting on this application. - To support all other applications.
- Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:- ELDC Planning Decisions
- ELDC Approved – N/105/02486/23 – Planning Permission – Land at 119 Eastfield Road, Louth – LTC Supported 30/01/24.
- LCC Approved – N/105/00305/24/3 – Planning Permission – St. Michaels Church of England Primary School, Monks Dyke Road – LTC Supported 20/02/24.
- Temporary Traffic Restrictions
- ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council.
- ELDC Planning Decisions
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Emergency – Carriageway Micro Asphalt Surfacing.
NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Chestnut Drive; Hazel Grove; Laburnham Crescent; Minster Drive; Oak Close; Spire View Road; Sycamore Drive.
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 01/04/2024 – 31/05/2024 (Restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
- Next Meeting
It was noted that the date of the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting was 9th April 2024.
The Meeting Closed at 9.05pm.
Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________