06-24-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 24th JUNE 2025

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

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), P. Starsmore (PS), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

Before the commencement of the meeting, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that Cllr. KP act as Vice Chair for the duration of the meeting.

P10. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. PS and DEW.

P11. 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 – Item 4 and 5 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. GEH – Item 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.
d. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Item 4 and 5 as a member of ELDC.

P12. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3rd June 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P13. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 06-24-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 02379/25/ADV – to object on the grounds that the proposed materials are not in keeping with the Conservation Area.
b. 02295/25/RVC – to object on the grounds of traffic generation. This development is on the edge of town with no public transport links and the Nipper bus will not be able to access the development as there are no through roads. This will encourage more car journeys into the town centre to shop and use amenities.
c. 02392/25/RVC – to object on the grounds that this location is inappropriate for a Holiday Let style development, with poor access into the local town centre. There are no footpaths to connect currently, and the area is also prone to flood risk.
d. To support all other applications.
NB: Cllr. Mrs. EB abstained from voting on PA6.

P14. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02063/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 32 Kidgate, LN11 9HN – LTC supported 15/04/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02159/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 22 Horncastle Road, LN11 9LD – LTC supported 06/05/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 02171/25/ADV – Consent to Display – Louth Jazz Club, 51 Queen Street, LN11 9BJ – LTC supported 06/05/25.
iv. ELCD approved – 00402/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 10 Cornmarket, LN11 9PY – LTC supported 15/04/25.
v. ELDC refused – 02095/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 127 Church Street, LN11 9DE – LTC supported 06/05/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Bonsers Nottingham Limited
Reason for Restriction: Building Works
Nature and Location of Restriction: Burnt Hill Lane (between Eastgate and No.5 Burnt Hill Lane)
Period of Restriction: 30/05/25 – 18/06/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 20 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 – repair water leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Riverhead Road (between Eastfield Road and Thames Street).
Period of Restriction: 30/05/25 – 05/06/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)
Reason for Restriction: Tree and fencing maintenance.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Spaw Lane (between Gray’s Court and Broadbank).
Period of Restriction: 14/07/25 – 20/07/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: East Lindsey District Council
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – embankment repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Public Right of Way Closure Order – Louth PROW 1/1 (between Louth PROW 534 and Ticklepenny Walk Foot Bridge).
Period of Restriction: 16/06/25 – 23/06/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Network Plus
Reason for Restriction: Gas mains replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between Wood Lane and a point 335m southeast).
Period of Restriction: 21/07/25 – 18/08/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 29 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Withdrawn Planning Application
i. 02113/25/RVC – Location: Former Wallis House Site, Birch Road, Louth. Proposal: Section 73 Application to vary condition no.2 (approved plans) as previously imposed on planning permission reference N/105/02321/21 for the erection of 47no. dwellings. This application was withdrawn 04/06/25.

d. Enforcement
i. Location: 58 Church Street, Louth, LN11 9BY. Nature of Investigation: Development not in accordance with approved details N/105/01723/23 and N/105/01055/24/DC concerning the materials used. 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.

During discussion of the Planning Correspondence, the Committee received correspondence from LCC to inform them of its street lighting column replacement scheme, where columns in Louth at Kidgate, Aswell Street, Lee Street and Cinder Lane were to be replaced after being deemed a risk. It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to write to LCC to complain that these streets are located in the Conservation Area, and as such, need to be replaced by good quality, Victorian-style posts which are in keeping with the Conservation Area and the Council should be consulted on the proposed replacement designs.

NB: GEH abstained from voting on this item.

P15. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 22nd July 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 9.49pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________