09-15-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2026

Cllr. D. Moore (DM) (in the chair).

Councillors present: J. Bakewell (JB), J.K. Baskett (JKB), T. Ball (TB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), G. Cummings (GC), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), C. Matthews (CM), P. Matthews (PM), D. Moore (DM), I. Steer (IS), N. Steer (NS), D.E. Wing (DEW).

Councillors not present: Mrs. H. Hunt (HH), P. Starsmore (PS), H. Steer (HS), T. Tapsfield (TT).

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

P39. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Mrs. HH, PS, HS and TT.

P40. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. HF – PA2 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
b. Cllr. DH – Items 4 and 5 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. GEH – Items 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC and PA3 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
d. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.

P41. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 25th August 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P42. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 09-15-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 01273/26/FUL – to concur with the comments of the Conservation Officer Imogen Colenutt and resolved to object as a result of those com
b.
c. ments, on the grounds that the proposals would have a detrimental effect on the conservation area and public visual amenity.
d. 01280/26/FUL – not to comment, leaving the decision to ELDC’s Planning and Health and Safety Officers.
e. 01290/26/OUT – to object, raising significant concerns where new development has the potential to place additional and unsustainable pressure on already stretched infrastructure, public services, and environmental capacity.
The Council wishes to make clear that it is not opposed to growth in principle and recognises the importance of appropriately planned development in supporting housing needs, the local economy, and community vitality. However, the Council considers that growth must be sustainable, well located, and supported by the necessary infrastructure, services, and environmental protections in order to avoid adverse impacts on existing and future residents. The Council emphasises that development should be directed to suitable locations that do not place further pressure on existing drainage systems or increase the risk of surface water run-off and flooding. The cumulative impact of development on local drainage capacity is a material planning consideration, particularly in areas already known to experience drainage constraints. Robust and deliverable drainage solutions, including sustainable drainage systems where appropriate, should be clearly demonstrated. The Council notes ongoing concerns regarding capacity within key public services, including primary healthcare provision, with recognised pressures on GP services and NHS dental availability. In addition, there is concern about the limited provision of children’s recreation facilities, including play areas and accessible green spaces. National research has identified that provision in Louth is small relative to the town’s population size, and this existing deficit should be appropriately addressed through new development. The cumulative impact of recent and proposed development on infrastructure, transport networks, healthcare provision, community facilities, and the local environment must be fully assessed and mitigated. In the absence of clear, secured, and deliverable measures to address these pressures, development cannot be considered sustainable. Development of areas which are currently outside of the parish boundary (as in this instance) have a huge impact on the town. The town’s resources support these but the town gets no contribution towards the costs through Council Tax. This is not fair to tax payers and development of these ‘out of boundary’ areas should be limited. Consideration of developments on a piecemeal basis should not take place. Developments which will ‘join’ together should be looked at as a whole and planned properly. The placement of conditions on approved applications must be looked at closely and it must be ensured that they are implemented to reflect the needs of the community more, for instance new developments need to be responsible for providing dog bins, a landscaping scheme and the provision of trees is imperative on all developments, a footpath must be installed from the development into town, on main roads, if it does not already exist. Provision of a cut through footpath to allow easier transit from the estate into the town should be considered and designed into developments. There should be more than one entrance and exit to the estate and a system of circular routes within the estate should be designed in to allow the Louth Nipper Bus to traverse the development giving public transport links to the town. The Town Council therefore urges ELDC to give full weight to these considerations and to ensure that robust evidence, appropriate mitigation measures, and necessary infrastructure contributions are in place prior to the approval of development proposals.
f. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. GEH left the meeting at 9.13pm.

P43. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 01066/26/ADV – Consent to Display – Trotters Traders, North Holme Road – LTC supported 28/07/26.
ii. ELDC approved – 00927/26/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 34 Westgate, LN11 9YH – LTC supported 28/07/26.
iii. ELDC approved – 03860/25/FUL – Planning Permission – The Pavilion, London Road, LN11 9QP – LTC supported 03/03/26.
iv. ELDC approved – 01088/26/FUL – Planning Permission – Louth Garden Centre, LN11 8LQ – LTC supported 28/07/26.
v. ELDC approved – 01098/26/ADV – Consent to Display – 114 Eastgate, LN11 9AA – LTC supported 25/08/26.
vi. ELDC approved – 01097/26/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 114 Eastgate, LN11 9AA – LTC supported 25/08/26.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Water main repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Eastgate (between Market Place and a point 50m west).
Period of Restriction: 07/10/26 – 08/10/26, 19:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Work on water main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Northgate (between Cannon Street and Vickers Lane).
Period of Restriction: 06/10/26 – 07/10/26, 20:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 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 repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between 100m and 150m east of Hawker Drive).
Period of Restriction: 27/08/26 – 04/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 8 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: Carriageway reconstruction.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Bowers Avenue. No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Bowers Avenue.
Period of Restriction: 14/10/26 – 22/10/26, 07:00 to 18:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – George Street (between property numbers 16 and 22).
Period of Restriction: 02/09/26 – 04/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: GTM.
Reason for Restriction: S278 carriageway and footway construction.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – St. Bernard’s Avenue (between property number 88 and Monks Dyke Road).
Period of Restriction: 19/10/26 – 01/11/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 14 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Halfpenny Lane (between property 100m and 150m west of A16).
Period of Restriction: 05/09/26 – 11/09/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Tree Preservation Order – 137 Eastgate, Louth (105.36)
i. It has been decided to enforce the above Tree Preservation Order permanently without modification as the trees affected by the Order have been deemed as under threat of removal or harmful works and is of significant amenity value.
d. Enforcement
i. Location: New Orleans Jazz Club, 51 Queen Street, LN11 9BJ. Nature of Investigation: Untidy building within a Conservation Area. A recent site inspection has confirmed that the aforementioned breach of planning control has now been resolved, therefore no further action is to be taken.

P44. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 6th October 2026.

 

The Meeting closed at 9.17pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________