03-24-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 24th 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. H. Hunt (HH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), H. Steer (HS).

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

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

P96. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. DM, Mrs. PFW and DEW.

P97. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. TB – PA1 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
b. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
c. Cllr. DH – Items 4, 5, 6, and 7 as a member of ELDC.
d. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.

P98. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3rd March 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P99. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 03-24-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 00118/26/FUL – in view of the history of this site, it was resolved to object. The Council felt that conditions are imposed for a reason and should not be changed. This area is not within the residential area of the town, and it is imperative that condition 4 is not lifted.
b. 00317/26/NMA – to object as frosted glass in the overlooking window was previously stipulated and this should remain to ensure the privacy and continued enjoyment of the neighbouring property.
c. To support all other applications.

NB: Cllrs. JD and Mrs. JMS objected to Planning Application 3.
NB: Cllrs. TB and GEH abstained from voting on Planning Application 3.

P100. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 00005/26/FUL – Planning permission – 48 St. Mary’s Lane, LN11 0DT – LTC supported 03/03/26.
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 – Keddington Road (between Victoria Road and a point 40m southwest).
Period of Restriction: 06/03/26 – 12/03/26 (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 – cover and frame repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – South Street (between property numbers 24 and 27).
Period of Restriction: 19/03/26 – 20/03/26, 19:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 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 – water supply repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Church Street (between Monks Dyke Road and a point 40m north).
Period of Restriction: 16/03/26 – 17/03/26, 19:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Cadent Gas.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – gas escape repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Eastgate (between Commercial Road and Trinity Lane).
Period of Restriction: 12/03/26 – 17/03/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 6 days 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 – Union Street (between property numbers 2 and 6).
Period of Restriction: 17/03/26 – 23/03/26 (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: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Water main repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Love Lane (between B1200 and a point 40m south).
Period of Restriction: 27/04/26 – 08/05/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 15 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: Emergency – fire hydrant repair.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – High Holme Road (between Mill Lane and a point 40m northeast).
Period of Restriction: 17/03/26 – 23/03/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).

P101. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify comments of the Planning Working Group submitted to meet deadlines, and support the following proposed works to trees, with the request that similar trees be planted after the felling of proposals d and e:
a. Proposals: T1 – Conifers – 3x fell. T2 – Lime – fell. Location: 23 South Street. Reasons: None provided. PWG comments for ratification: Support.
b. Proposals: Silver Birch – fell. Location: 25 Westgate. Reasons: The trees in question are three silver birches which are located in front of the boundary wall between our house and Ascot Rise, Breakneck Lane, Louth. Both our neighbours and we are concerned about the three trees undermining the boundary wall between our properties. This area of our garden was formerly the vegetable/fruit garden. We have already planted two apple, one plum and one cherry tree and are creating a wild flower garden to encourage insects and butterflies to thrive. Our wish is to take down the silver birch trees. We should like to plant three more fruit trees to try to recreate the fruit/vegetable garden and compensate for the loss of the silver birches. PWG comments: Support.
c. Proposals: Small Leaf Lime – reduce tree from 10m to 6min height and reduce width from 7m to 5m. Location: 94 Newmarket. Reasons: To carry out reduction to manage size of tree and reduce the chance of falling branches. PWG comments: Support.
d. Proposals: Leylandii – removal. Location: Flat 129, Eastgate. Reasons: Tree has grown to push the wall toward and is now leaning into the public footpath. The wall’s been repointed once but is now breaching safety. PWG comments: Not seen by PWG.
e. Proposals: T1 – Conifer – remove tree. T2 – Holly – remove tree. Location: 82 Westgate. Reasons: T1 – tree is too small and in poor condition and may fall on property in the event of a storm. T2 – tree surgeon has advised the tree is already dead and it is within the consider that needs felling so therefore it should be felled at the same time. PWG comments: Not seen by PWG.

P102. Statement of Concerns
Following discussion previously, the Committee received an amended statement of concerns for adoption and submission/addition to other comments when large scale developments are considered. After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the statement of concerns for use as an addendum to comments as required, and that the Planning Working Group would look to draft a letter to be sent to the relevant officers at ELDC.

NB: Cllr. GEH left the meeting at 9.37pm.

P103. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 14th April 2026.

The Meeting closed at 9.42pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________