08-19-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 19th AUGUST 2025

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

Present Councillors: J. Drake (JD), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), M. Barnes (MB), J. Baskett (JB), H. Filer (HF), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

P26. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, JB and DEW.

P27. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. DH – Item 4, 5, 6 and 8 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
b. Cllr. GEH – Item 4, 5, 6 and 8 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Item 4, 5, 6 and 8 as a member of ELDC.

P28. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 22nd July 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P29. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 08-19-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 02747/25/LBA – to object on the grounds that the proposed materials are not in keeping with the Conservation Area.
b. 02748/25/ADV – to object on the grounds that the proposed materials are not in keeping with the Conservation Area.
c. 02854/25/RVC – to object on the grounds of inadequate amenity as per para 130g National Planning Policy Framework. Louth Town Council supports the officer’s original decision.
d. 02828/25/RVC – to object as the proposed designs are not in keeping with the surrounding houses. Louth Town Council are also concerned about the issue of overlooking and overshadowing as well as the layout and density of the proposed buildings and feel that the trees must be preserved.
e. 02389/25/FUL – to object on the grounds stated by the Heritage Officer, that the current windows contribute positively to the character of the area.
f. To support all other applications.
NB: Cllr. GEH left the meeting at 9.03pm during discussions of PA6 and subsequently did not vote on PA6. He re-entered the meeting at 9.04, before discussions on PA7 commenced. Cllr. GEH abstained from voting on PA7.

NB: Cllr. JD left the meeting at 9.04pm after discussions on PA6 and re-entered the meeting at 9.05 before discussions on
PA7.

P30. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02345/25/RVC – Section 73 Application – 14-16 Aswell Street, LN11 9BA – LTC supported 03/06/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02394/25/FUL – Planning Permission – The Glass Gables, Stewton Lane, LN11 8SB – LTC supported 24/06/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 00353/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 4-6 Mercer Row, LN11 9JQ – LTC supported 25/03/25.
iv. ELDC approved – 00354/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 4-6 Mercer Row, LN11 9JQ – LTC supported 25/03/25.
v. ELDC approved – 02388/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 24 Queen Street, LN11 9AU – LTC supported 24/06/25.
vi. ELDC approved – 02433/25/FUL – Planning Permission – Unit A-B, North Holme Road, LN11 0HQ – LTC supported 22/07/25.
vii. ELDC approved – 021418/25/RVC – Section 73 Application – 154 Horncastle Road, LN11 9QT – LTC 22/07/25
viii. ELDC approved – 02256/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 9 Alexander Drive, LN11 8QG – LTC supported 22/07/25.
ix. ELDC refused – 02471/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 35 Trinity Lane, LN11 8DL – LTC supported 22/04/25.
x. ELDC refused – N/105/01896/24 – Planning Permission – 52 Broadbank, LN11 0EW – LTC supported 14/01/25.
xi. LCC approved – PL/0027/25 – Planning Permission – Louth Waste Transfer Station – LTC supported 24/06/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – Carriage resurfacing.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Wood Lane (between St Bernards Avenue & a point 30m East).
Period of Restriction: 11/08/2025 – 17/08/2025 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 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: Emergency – Collapsed sewer repair
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Lee Street.
Period of Restriction: 01/08/2025 – 01/08/2025 07:30 to 17:30 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Kenwick Road (between B1200 and Southlands Avenue).
Period of Restriction: 26/08/25 – 10/09/25 (date amendment) (restrictions to be implemented for 16 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: Bollard installation for public safety.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between 600m and 1500m east of Hawker Drive).
Period of Restriction: 06/09/2025 – 06/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day 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 – Church Street (between 30m and 70m north of Monks Dyke Road).
Period of Restriction: 24/07/25 – 30/07/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 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: Surfacing remedial repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road closure order – A157 (between A16/B1200 Roundabout & a point 650m West); A631 (between A157 & a point 200m Northwest).
Period of Restriction: 01/09/2025 – 14/09/2025 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 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: Water mains repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Union Street (between High Holme Road and a point 50m southeast).
Period of Restriction: 08/09/25 – 10/09/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 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: Cyclic Maintenance.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – A16 Louth Bypass (between B1520 roundabout and A157 roundabout); A16 Louth Bypass (between A157 roundabout and A153); A16 Louth Bypass (between A153 and B1520 London Road).
Period of Restriction: 15/09/25 – 29/09/25, 19:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ix. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for Restriction: Carriageway resurfacing works.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – North Holme Road
Period of Restriction: 18/08/25 – 04/09/25, 22:00pm to 06:00am (restrictions to be implemented for 18 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
x. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for Restriction: Carriageway resurfacing works.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Eastfield Road.
Period of Restriction: 07/08/25 – 19/08/25, 20:00pm to 06:00am (restrictions to be implemented for 13 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
xi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for Restriction: Road Improvements Scheme – Traffic Signals Refurbishment
Nature and Location of Restriction: Two-way temporary signals with pedestrian crossing facilities – North Holme Road (between High Holme Road and Louth Academy)
Period of Restriction: 19/8/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Withdrawn Planning Application
i. 02044/25/FUL – Location: 2 Field Drive, Louth, LN11 8GR. Proposal: Alterations to vehicular access. This planning application was withdrawn 11th August 2025.

P31. Proposed Works to Trees
In regard to the proposed work to trees below, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to defer the decision to ELDC’s arborist as to whether the Western Red Cedar trees were of low amenity value, but make comment that it would prefer the trees to be pollarded if possible but, in the event of felling, would rather laurel was not used.
a. Proposals: T1 – Western Red Cedar – Fell. T2 – Western Red Cedar – Fell. Location: Ivy House, 50 James Street. Reasons: T1 and T2 to be replaced with hornbeam or laurel. Overgrown and of low amenity value.

P32. Proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ – Linden Walk, Louth
The Committee received details of the above proposal. After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the proposals.

P33. LCC – Shaping Greater Lincolnshire Survey
The Committee received the drafted corporate response and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify.

P34. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 9th September 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 9.34pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________