10-29-24 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH

ON TUESDAY 29^th OCTOBER 2024

 

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

 

Present Councillors: Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), L.M. Cooney (LMC), J. Drake (JD), G.E. Horton (GEH), D. Hobson (DH), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP).

 

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), H. Filer (HF), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), J. Simmons (JS), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW), D.E. Wing (DEW).

 

The Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips, the Town Clerk’s Assistant, Miss S. Chitauro and one member of the public were also present.

 

• Apologies for Absence
  Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. HF, Mrs. JMS, JS and Mrs. PFW.

• Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
  The following declarations of interest were made:
  1. Mrs. EB – Planning Application 6 as a client of the applicant.
  2. DH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) and Planning Application 5 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
  3. GEH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
• Minutes
  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 8^th October 2024 be approved as the minutes.

• Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
  The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 10-29-24) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
  1. N/105/01509/24 – To object to this application on the grounds of overshadowing, overlooking and loss of privacy for neighbouring properties.
  2. N/105/01511/24 – To object on the grounds that the site lies within an area of open countryside and should not be considered to be within or immediately adjacent to the developed footprint of Louth. Development here would urbanise the existing rural character of the site which currently contributes positively to the character and appearance of the area and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is located in the transitional space between rural countryside and the town of Louth where intervening green space between built form is a key characteristic. The proposal would undermine the role the site plays as the setting for the entrance into the town and would cause harm to the character of the area in conflict with the requirements of Policy SP10 and SP23 of the East Lindsey Local Plan and paragraphs 130 c) and 176 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Consequently, the site should not be considered an appropriate location for new housing development as defined by SP3 of the East Lindsey Local Plan. The proposal would therefore be contrary to the requirements and objectives of SP3 and would not constitute sustainable development.
  3. N/105/01545/24 – To object on the grounds of adequate parking and servicing. The Council were concerned that the proposed extension will necessitate the loss of half of the existing car park which may push users to park on-street in the area resulting in inconvenience for residents. The Council felt that it was not acceptable to cause a loss of amenity to existing residents by further burdening their area, predominantly consisting of narrow streets and terraced houses with no parking of their own, where on-street parking is already an issue.
     NB: Cllr. EB abstained from voting on this Planning Application.
  4. N/105/01559/24 – Louth Town Council did not comment on this application.
  5. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllr. DH abstained from voting on Planning Application 5

 

• Planning Correspondence
  The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
  1. ELDC Planning Decisions
     24. ELDC Approved – N/105/01180/24 – Unit 1, Tekori Court, Fairfield Industrial Estate, LN11 0WA – LTC Supported 27/08/24.
     25. ELDC Approved – N/105/01220/24 – 198 Eastgate, LN11 9AG – LTC Supported 27/08/24.

• ELDC Approved – N/105/01219/24 – 11 Sandringham Drive, LN11 0JE – LTC Supported 27/08/24.

24. ELDC Approved – N/105/01095/24 – 62 Aswell Street, LN11 9HP – LTC Objected 06/08/24.
25. ELDC Approved – N/105/01267/24 – 8 Vanessa Road, LN11 9LF – LTC Supported 17/09/24.
26. ELDC Refused – N/105/01321/24 – Land West of 54 Stewton Lane, Louth – LTC Supported 17/09/24.

1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
   1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Event – RAE000334 – Bonfire.

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – B1200 (Between A16 roundabout and St. Mary’s Lane).  No Waiting and No Loading At Any Time Order – A16 (Between B1200 Roundabout and a point 1200m North); A16 (Between B1200 Roundabout and a point 200 South); A16/B1200 (Entire Roundabout); B1200 (Between A16 Roundabout and St. Mary’s Lane); A157 (Between A16 Roundabout and a point 200m West).   40mph Speed Limit Order – A16 (Between B1200 Roundabout and B1520 Roundabout).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION:  02/11/24 – 02/11/24, 16:00 to 21:00 (Restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period.  Signage to be displayed on site in advance).

1. ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Lincolnshire County Council

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Resurfacing after pedestrian crossing installation.

NATURE AND LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: Road Closure Order – Newbridge Hill (Between Keddington Road and Ramsgate).

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 11/11/24 – 27/11/24, 19:00 to 07:00 (Restrictions to be implemented for 17 days as and when required during this period.  Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

• Proposed Work to Trees
  The Committee considered the following proposed works to trees, and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following:
  1. Location: 14 Old Mill Park. Proposals: T1 – Small-leaved Lime – Crown reduce to a height of 14m and a spread of 12m approx. T2 – Silver Birch – Reduce in height from 16m to 9m. Reasons: None given.

 

• PL/0089/24 – Planning Application for the installation of 4no. external condenser units at Keily House, Louth
  The Committee received a request from LCC to reconsider its objection to the above planning application made at a previous meeting on the grounds that residents in the vicinity of Keily House had not been informed of the proposals of the application. After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to withdraw its objection after it had been evidenced that residents had been alerted to and were given sufficient time to comment on the proposals.

• Gospelgate, Louth – Proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time; and Revocation of ‘No Waiting 8am to 6pm’
  The Committee received and discussed the above, and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the proposals.

NB: Cllr. Mrs. EB abstained from voting on this item.

• B1200 Newmarket – Proposed Limited Waiting Bay
  The Committee received details of the proposals to instate a Limited Waiting Bay at Newmarket. It was subsequently proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to object to the proposals as the Committee felt that the proposed maximum waiting time of 2hrs was too long and should be restricted to 30mins.

• Neighbourhood Plan
  It was noted that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) were offering grants and technical support packages to places with a Neighbourhood Plan, which consisted of an evidence-based community-wide vision for the future of an area that would become part of a statutory development plan. It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that an application be submitted for such by Louth Town Council.

• Next Meeting
  It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 19^th November 2024.

 

The Meeting Closed at 7.46pm.

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)                Dated_________________________