03-03-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 3rd MARCH 2026

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

Present Councillors: T. Ball (TB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), H. Steer (HS).

Councillors not present: Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

P88. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. PFW, DEW and HF, who would be leaving the meeting at 8.30pm.

P89. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
b. Cllr. DH – Items 4, 5, 6, and 7 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.

P90. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 10th February 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P91. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 03-03-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support all applications.

P92. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 03810/25/FUL – Planning Permission – Land adjacent to 38 Stewton Lane, LN11 8SB – LTC supported 20/01/26.
ii. ELDC approved – 03582/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 3 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU – LTC supported 09/12/26.
iii. ELDC approved – 03181/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 45 Westgate, LN11 9YE – LTC remained neutral 21/10/25.
iv. ELDC approved – 03182/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 45 Westgate, LN11 9YE – LTC remained neutral 21/10/25.
v. ELDC approved – 03600/25/RVC – Section 73 Application – Rosemary Cottage, 52b St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DT – LTC supported 09/12/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – High Holme Road (between Broadbank and Union Street).
Period of Restriction: 16/02/26 – 18/02/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 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: Water main repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Commercial Road (between 30m and 80m southeast of Riverhead Road).
Period of Restriction: 07/04/26 – 09/04/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 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 – leak repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between No. 44 and No. 48)
Period of Restriction: 24/02/26 – 02/03/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

P93. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following proposed works to trees:
a. Proposals: T1 – Silver Birch – Removal. T2 – Sycamore – Pollard leaving it at a height of 5m. Location: 7 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU. Reasons: T1 – Silver Birch – Tree is in decline and has been for some time. T2 – Sycamore – Tree has been poorly pruned previously.
b. Proposals: T1 – Hornbeam – Re-pollard to previous pollard points leaving a height of 5m. T2 – Lawson Cypress – Reduce height from 24m leaving a height of 19m. Single main stem splitting into 3 stems each main union has included bark. T3 – Cedar – Reduce lateral spread only from 11m leaving an overall canopy spread if 8m from the main stem. Location: 5 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DU. Reasons: T1 – Hornbeam – Tree has passed its 5-year cycle. T2 – Lawson Cypress – Reducing the height will limit the wind sail and relieve pressure from the unions. High risk targets within failing zones. T3 – Cedar – some limbs are overextending and carry a lot of weight. Tree is heavily weighted in the direction of lean.

P94. Proposed Waiting Restrictions
a. Newmarket
After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the waiting restrictions proposed by LCC at Newmarket.

NB: Cllr. GEH voted against the proposal.
NB: Cllr. Mrs. EB abstained from voting on the proposal.

b. Eastfield Road
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the waiting restrictions proposed by LCC on Eastfield Road.

P95. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 24th March 2026.

The Meeting closed at 8.19pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________