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Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting 30th June 2026

06-30-26 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 30th JUNE 2026

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

Councillors present: J. Bakewell (JB), T. Ball (TB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), J.K. Baskett (JKB), G. Cummings (GC), J. Drake (JD), H. Filer (HF), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. H. Hunt (Mrs. HH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), P. Matthews (PM), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), H. Steer (HS), I. Steer (IS), N. Steer (NS).

Councillors not present: D. Hobson (DH), T. Tapsfield (TT), D.E. Wing (DEW).

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

P14. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. DH and TT.

P15. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC).
b. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. PS – Planning Application 3 as an acquaintance of the applicant.

P16. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 9th June 2026 be approved as the minutes.

P17. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 06-30-26) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 00766/26/FUL – to object on the grounds that concerns have been raised by Environmental Health, the work has been carried out without permission being sought, the location has a small court yard at the rear and very little ventilation and the Council is aware through District Councillors that the works are having a detrimental impact on other local people.
b. To support all other applications.

NB: The Vice Chairman, Cllr. DM took the chair for the duration of discussions on Planning Application 3. Cllr. PS did not vote on Planning Application 3.

P18. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 00194/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 17 Cornmarket, LN11 9QA – LTC supported 24/03/26.
ii. ELDC approved – 00588/26/RVC – Section 73 Application – The Old Wool Mart, LN11 9EZ – LTC supported 12/05/26.
iii. ELDC approved – 00589/26/RVC – Section 19 Application – The Old Wool Mart, LN11 9EZ – LTC supported 12/05/26.
iv. ELDC approved – 00251/26/RVC – Section 73 Application – 31 Horncastle Road, LN11 9LH – LTC supported 14/04/26.
v. ELDC approved – 00568/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 101 Upgate, LN11 9HF – LTC supported 12/05/26.
vi. ELDC approved – 00513/26/FUL – Planning Permission – 125 Crowtree Lane, LN11 0QW – LTC objected 12/05/26.
vii. ELDC approved – 00496/26/LBA – Listed Building Consent – Former Assembly Hall, LN11 9YE – LTC supported 12/05/26.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Streetlight replacement.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – St. Michael’s Road (between Ashley Road and property number 30). St. Michael’s Road (between property numbers 4 and 14).
Period of Restriction: 14/07/2026, 09:15 to 15:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: New water connection.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Chequergate (between Upgate and a point 40m east).
Period of Restriction: 20/07/26 – 22/07/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Illuminated sign installation.
Nature and Location of Restriction: No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – Wellington Street (between James Street and Taveners Court).
Period of Restriction: 20/07/26 – 20/07/26, 09:00 to 14:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Carriageway preservation highways maintenance.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – St. Bernard’s Avenue (between property numbers 16 and 172). No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time Order – St. Bernard’s Avenue (between property numbers 16 and 172).
Period of Restriction: 27/07/26 – 30/09/26, 07:00 to 17:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 1 day as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Drainage.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Eastgate (between Priory Road and property number 155).
Period of Restriction: 27/07/26 – 28/07/26, 08:00 to 18:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vi. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – replacing broken footway blocks.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Link Footway Closure Order – link footway between Broadbank and Spaw Lane/Spout Yard (aka Enginegate Walk).
Period of Restriction: 22/06/26 – 26/06/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
vii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repairs to failing retaining wall.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Kidgate (between Aswell Street and Lee Street).
Period of Restriction: 29/06/26 – 10/07/26, 09:15 to 15:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 10 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
viii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: OCU Group.
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – high voltage cable fault.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – B1200 Lincoln Road (between A16 roundabout and a point 40m east).
Period of Restriction: 23/06/26 – 26/06/26 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ix. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council.
Reason for Restriction: Drainage maintenance/repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – B1200 Westgate (between Love Lane and Breakneck Lane).
Period of Restriction: 03/08/26 – 05/08/26, 08:00 to 18:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
x. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water.
Reason for Restriction: Water mains repairs.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Monks Dyke Road (between Church Street and a point 40m east).
Period of Restriction: 06/08/26 – 07/08/26, 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).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: 31 Horncastle Road, Louth, LN11 9LH. Nature of Investigation: Breach of condition 2 on application reference 03658/25/RVC concerning materials not been discharged and works begun. Determination of application 00251/26/RVC has confirmed that the breach of planning control has now been resolved. As such, no further action is to be taken by ELDC Planning Department.

P19. Proposed Work to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the following proposed works to trees:
a. Proposals: G6 – 2 Silver Birch – Deodar Cedar and 1 Atlas Cedar. Atlas Cedar – crown lift to between 4 and 5m. Reduce all branch lengths by 2-3m to restore shape. Location: 48 St. Mary’s Park, LN11 0EF. Reasons: G6 – Atlas Cedar – many branches are interfering with street lighting; pavement access and some branches are very close to our own house windows and of those of our neighbours at no. 46 St. Mary’s Park. All works recommended by Wolds Tree Works.

P20. Appeal under Section 78
The Committee noted that an appeal to the Secretary of State had been made against ELDC’s decision to refuse planning permission reference 00119/26/RVC for the Section 73 application to remove condition 4 (holiday occupancy) previously imposed on planning permission ref. N/105/01511/24 for the change of use of existing land to use as a dog training/exercise area and change of use of stables to form 1 holiday let., relating to The Stables, 177 Horncastle Road, LN11 9QT. The Council’s previous comments in objection to the application had been forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate for decision. After discussion, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to uphold the Council’s previous comments.

P21. Green Spaces
Cllr. JD raised his concerns over the lack of accommodation of green spaces in new housing developments, believing that the Council needed to encourage developers to provide and maintain more accessible green spaces on new estates. It was agreed to address the issue further at a later date.

P22. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 28th July 2026.

The Meeting closed at 10.20pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________