06-09-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 9th JUNE 2026

The Mayor, Cllr. Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP) (in the chair).

Councillors present: T. Ball (TB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), J, Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. H. Hunt (Mrs. HH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), P. Starsmore (PS), H. Steer (HS), T. Tapsfield (TT).

Councillors not present: D.E. Wing (DEW).

The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips, the Town Clerk’s Assistant, Mrs. S. Chitauro-Adlard, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Cllrs. T. Catton and N. Hastings, and one member of the public were also present.

Public Forum
• Cllr. Mrs. JMS informed attendees that East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) would take responsibility for cleaning up Charles Street and confirmed that the Community Garden and Croquet Club would continue. She also reported that the London Road Sports Pavilion Padel Court would be considered by the ELDC Planning Committee, and that ELDC planned to offer grants to town centre shops for frontage improvements. Cllr. JMS also notified Cllrs. that, sadly, Cllr. DEW’s wife had passed away that day.
• LCC Cllr. T. Catton shared that work would be undertaken to the hole in the ramp at Hubbard’s Hills on Thursday 11th June. He then notified attendees that LCC had recently approved Cllr. grants, and that they had been allocated £3,000 to award, but there would also be up to £15,000 available for bigger projects.
• A Cllr. enquired as to whether the plans for Tesco on the outskirts of Louth were still going ahead.
• Another Cllr. informed Cllrs. that former LTC Cllr., Mrs. P. Watson’s, funeral would take place on Monday 22nd June.

P1. Election of Planning Committee Chairman
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that Cllr. PS be elected as Chairman of the Planning Committee for the year 2026/27. Cllr. PS took the Chair.

P2. Election of Planning Committee Vice Chairman
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that Cllr. DM be elected as Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee for the year 2026/27.

P3. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. DEW.

P4. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. Mrs. EB – PA6 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
b. Cllr. DH – Items 6, 7 and 11 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. GEH – Items 6, 7 and 11 as a member of ELDC.
d. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 6, 7 and 11 as a member of ELDC.

P5. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 12th May 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P6. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 06-09-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 00693/26/FUL – to make no comment.
b. 00771/26/FUL – to object to such a structure being erected on the bridge. Planning permission should have been obtained prior to installation so a full assessment could have been made.
c. 00772/26/FUL – to object to such a structure being erected on the bridge. Planning permission should have been obtained prior to installation so a full assessment could have been made.
d. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. Mrs. JMS abstained from voting on PA2, PA7 and PA8.

P7. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 00110/26/OUT – Outline Erection – 42 Stewton Lane, LN11 8SB – LTC objected 14/04/26.
ii. ELDC approved – 00414/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 30 Elm Drive, LN11 0DQ – LTC supported 14/04/26.
iii. ELDC approved – 00467/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 135 Eastgate, LN11 9QE – LTC supported 14/04/26.
iv. ELDC approved – 00361/26/FUL – Planning Permission – The Bett Business Centre, LN11 0WA – LTC supported 14/04/26.
v. ELDC approved – 000195/26/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 17 Cornmarket, LN11 9QA – LTC supported 14/04/26.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Cadent Gas Ltd.
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Link Footway Closure Order – link footway between St. Bernard’s Avenue and Virginia Drive.
Period of Restriction: 22/06/26 – 13/07/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 16 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – burst water main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Eastfield Road (between the riverbank and Eastfield Road).
Period of Restriction: 15/05/26 – 21/05/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: TLF Utilities.
Reason for Restriction: BT telegraph pole installation.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Alvingham Road (between 120m and 290m east of Lydon Way).
Period of Restriction: 30/06/26 – 30/02/26, 06:00 to 18:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Edward Street (between Crowtree Lane and a point 40m south).
Period of Restriction: 20/05/26 – 27/05/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 8 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Streetlighting installation.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Northgate (between Broadbank and Chequergate/Nichol Hill).
Period of Restriction: 05/07/26 – 05/07/26, 06:00 to 14:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
vi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Monks Dyke Road (between property numbers 67 and 69).
Period of Restriction: 28/05/26 – 03/06/26 (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: New Orleans Jazz Club, 51 Queen Street, Louth, LN11 9BJ. Nature of Investigation: Untidy building within the Conservation Area. The matter is due to be fully investigated by an enforcement officer who will aim to visit the location within 18 working days to establish whether a breach of planning control has taken place.

P8. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following proposed works to trees in the Conservation Area:
a. Proposals: T1 – Cherry – reduce height by 3m, reduce width from car park by 3m. Reduce remaining quadrants by 2m, ensuring no surface wounds exceed 100mm, all works in accordance to BS3998:2010. Location: 14 George Street, LN11 9JU. Reasons: T1 has previously been reduced 5-6 years ago and regenerated with an extended canopy towards neighbouring property.

P9. Planning Working Group
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to re-establish the Planning Working Group as a working group to the Committee which could also report to Town Council, if required, approve its remit and membership as all Councillors and as below:
Membership All Councillors
Remit To examine planning applications / proposed works to trees / appeal notices / planning correspondence etc., and bring recommendations to the Planning Committee or make unqualified comments, as required.
Delegated Powers To submit unqualified comments on planning matters, if required. Instances where unqualified comments may be required are: in the absence of a suitable Planning Committee meeting, where matters are urgent over the Christmas break or during times of crisis.
Meetings As required.

P10. Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL 5) – Stage 2 Statutory Consultation
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify the comments of the Planning Working Group, with one amendment, as follows: To support. The continuation of the infrastructure being underground is as desired by most locals when consulted and will reduce the aesthetic damage to the visual amenity of the Wolds.

P11. Conservation Area Appraisal
Councillors received correspondence detailing plans for an appraisal of Louth’s Conservation Area, requesting Councillors views on how the Conservation Area and its heritage assets contributed to the town. After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to invite the consultants to an informal meeting, including a walk-around of the town, if possible, with Louth Town Cllrs. and LCC Cllrs. LTC Cllrs. to submit their comments and suggestions regarding the appraisal to the Town Clerk in the meantime.

P12. Use of uPVC in the Conservation Area
The Committee considered comments compiled by the Planning Working Group regarding the intricacies of a policy/approach to uPVC windows within the Conservation Area. It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to accept the comments as tabled, with some additions, to be amended in future if required.

P13. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 30th June 2026.
The Meeting closed at 8.04pm.

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________