10-21-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 21st OCTOBER 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW), D.E. Wing (DEW).

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), H. Filer (HF), D. Hobson (DH).

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

P50. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. HF and DH.

P51. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. Mrs. EB – Planning Application 5 as a member of the Golf Club.
b. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as an East Lindsey District Councillor (ELDC).
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5 and 6 as an ELDC Councillor.
d. Cllr. PS – Planning Application 2 as a resident of Fanthorpe Lane.

P52. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30th September 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P53. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 10-21-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 02854/25/FUL – to object as the Council were concerned about the change of use this application suggested, from residential to business which it felt needed to go through a formal process. It also objected on the grounds of adequate parking and servicing. The Council felt that the area of Louth where this building is located on Eastgate is exceedingly overcrowded with cars parked on street at present which reduce the road to a single carriageway which is narrow and dangerous. The property is also located next to Trinity Lane, which is an unadopted road in a poor condition and which is unsuitable for use.
b. 03090/25/OUT – to ratify the comments previously submitted from its planning working group on 1st October, as follows: Object on the grounds of 1) Access and Highway Safety – A restriction meaning that Fanthorpe Lane (an unadopted country lane maintained by its residents) cannot be used as an access point must be imposed. Two accesses must be provided as a single point of access poses dangerous risks if the road is blocked and emergency services require access. 2) Traffic generation. 3) Overbearing nature of the proposal. 4) Layout and density of buildings. 5) Flood risk from surface water run off, especially at the well used A16/Grimsby Road roundabout. 6) No biodiversity gain evident. 7) Insufficient infrastructure in the town to support e.g., too few schools, GP surgeries etc., and the Louth water treatment works will struggle to accommodate as it is already beyond capacity. 8) Wellbeing of residents. The noise from the bypass to residents of the proposed properties will be intolerable. Further, during discussion on 30/9 the following was raised: 1) the attenuation pond is in the wrong position. Water cannot flow uphill. 2) An archaeological survey should be conducted before any work begins. Any artifacts found should be examined/identified by a suitably qualified person. 3) Grimsby Rd doesn’t have an adequate footpath to accommodate the increased number of pedestrians this will generate. 4) the adjacent Westfield Park estate suffers terribly as it only has one access and residents, parking in the area of the access, reduce the road to a single track making traffic movement difficult and sometimes impossible, when an accident occurs, blocking the road.
c. 03181/25/FUL – to ratify the comments previously submitted from its planning working group on 1st October (date on ELDC website), as follows: Remain neutral but would recommend that the proposals be considered by the Conservation/Heritage Officer.
d. 03182/25/LBA – to ratify the comments previously submitted from its planning working group on 1st October (date on ELDC website), as follows: Remain neutral but would recommend that the proposals be considered by the Conservation/Heritage Officer.
e. 03329/25/FUL – to remain neutral but would recommend that the proposals be considered by the Conservation/Heritage Officer.
f. 02828/25/RVC – to object as it believes that permission was only granted in the first place because the conditions set were expected to be fulfilled. Therefore, they should not be altered now. It has also received comments from residents who are unhappy that the proposals are not in keeping with the area and are of an overbearing nature which will overlook neighbouring properties. Vanessa Road has only bungalows on this side of the road.
g. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. DM took the chair for discussion of PA2.
NB: Cllr. PS abstained from voting on PA2.

P54. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02389/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 200 Eastgate, LN11 9AG – LTC objected 19/08/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02974/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – The Packhorse Inn, 65-67 Eastgate, LN11 9PL – LTC supported 09/09/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 02976/25/ADV – Consent to Display – The Packhorse Inn, 65-67 Eastgate, LN11 9PL – LTC supported 09/09/25.
iv. ELDC refused – 02637/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 52a Upgate, LN11 9EX – LTC objected 09/09/25.
v. ELDC refused – 02940/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 52a Upgate, LN11 9EX – LTC objected 09/09/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Spaw Lane (between Broadbank and a point 40m south).
Period of Restriction: 03/10/25 – 09/10/25 (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: 09/10/25 – 12/10/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Cadent Gas Ltd
iv. Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Link footway closure order – Link Footway between St Bernards Avenue & Virginia Drive.
Period of Restriction: 17/11/25 – 01/12/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 15 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Cadent Gas Ltd
Reason for Restriction: Laying new gas service.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – George Street.
Period of Restriction: 24/11/25 – 27/11/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: 15 Ramsgate Road, LN11 0NJ. Nature of Investigation: Untidy land and building. An officer has conducted a recent inspection of the site and has confirmed that improvements had been made to the rear above the property. Although the front of the site requires some improvement, it has been determined that it is not suitable for action to be taken under Section 215 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990. An officer has written to the owner of the property to advise them to maintain and improve the condition of the building and land.
d. Appeals
i. Location: 94 Mount Pleasant Avenue, LN11 9DJ. Proposal: 00396/25/FUL – extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. An appeal was made for the aforementioned planning application on 25th September 2025 to the Secretary of State against the decision of ELDC to refuse planning permission. The Planning Inspectorate aims to deal with appeals within 8 weeks of the appeal start date. There is no opportunity to comments further. LTC’s comments objecting have been forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate.

P55. Proposed Works to Trees
The Council discussed the below proposed work to trees. It was subsequently proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following work:
a. Proposals: T1 – Poplar spp – Crown reduce height from 7.5m to 5.5m, reduce lateral width from 4m to 3m. T2 – Incense Cedar – Fell. Location: 155 Eastgate, LN11 8DB. Reasons: T2 – Dead.

P56. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 18th November 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 7.59pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________