Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Alex Hall.

It was noted that, in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor Terry Aldridge had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Steve McMillan for this Meeting only.

At this point in the Meeting, Members were invited to disclose any relevant interests.  The following interests were disclosed:

• Councillor Neil Jones asked it be noted, that in relation to application number N/191/02200/23 he knew the applicant, however he remained of an open mind.

• Councillor Stephen Eyre asked it be noted that in relation to application number N/191/02200/23 he was Ward Member and would be speaking on that item.

• Councillors Dick Edginton, Stephen Eyre, Neil Jones and Daniel McNally asked it be noted that they were Members of the Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board.

In the absence of Councillor Alex Hall, it was proposed and seconded that Councillor Daniel McNally would act as Vice-Chairman for this Meeting only.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 May 2024 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 22 May 2024.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 May 2024 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 22 May 2024 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Members were advised that there was no update for this item.

It was agreed that the following item would be brought forward on the

Agenda.

N/191/02200/23: View the Plans and documents online, please click on the Application Number.  (Please note: If viewing as a pdf document, this hyperlink is not available).

Applicant:                      Mr P Odling

Location:                       Land off, Church Lane, Ulceby

Recommendation:           Refusal

Officer:                          Carrie Law

Application Type:         Full Planning Permission

Proposal:                     Planning Permission – Erection of a two-storey dwelling, outbuildings and landscaping on site of an existing agricultural barn which is to be demolished.

Location:                      LAND OFF, CHURCH LANE, ULCEBY

Applicant:                    Mr P Odling

Members received an application for full planning permission – Erection of a two

storey dwelling, outbuildings and landscaping on site of an existing agricultural barn

which was to be demolished at land off Church Lane, Ulceby.

The application was referred to Committee following a call-in request by the Ward Member Councillor Stephen Eyre. It was considered that it would also constitute a departure from the Local Plan.

Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 1 of the Supplementary Agenda.

Andrew Booth, Development Management Lead Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, pages 35 to 36 of the report refer.

Mr Phil Odling (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Stephen Eyre spoke as Ward Member.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-        A Member queried whether there would be solar panels on the roof of the proposed dwelling.  Mr Odling responded that there would be.  

N.B. Councillor Stephen Eyre left the Meeting at 10.49am

COUNCILLOR DANIEL MCNALLY, VICE-CHAIRMAN IN THE CHAIR

Following which, the application was opened for debate.

-        A Member queried whether there was sufficient distance between the existing building and proposed dwelling.  The Lead Management Development Officer advised that the impact on neighbouring amenity was assessed and the distance was considered acceptable.

-        A Member supported the application as it was an infill and considered it a betterment to the existing site.  It was also highlighted that there was full support from the village.  These comments were further endorsed by other Members of the Committee.

Following which, the application was proposed and seconded for approval against officer recommendation.

The Development Management Lead Officer explained the rationale behind the recommendation for refusal and also referred Members to the officer’s report, Paragraph 7.20 on page 42 of the Agenda refers.  He explained that there was a lot to commend the design however the officer’s opinion was that it had not quite met the specific requirements to recommend for approval.  However, if Members differed in their view and were minded to support the application on the basis of exceptional quality of design that would be recognised.

Members further commented that the exceptional quality of design, the existing surroundings and betterment should all be included in the proposal.

Following which, the application was proposed and seconded for approval against officer recommendation, subject to conditions.

Upon being put to the vote for approval, the vote was carried.

Vote:           10 In favour          0 Against              0 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

N.B. Councillor Stephen Eyre returned to the Meeting at 10.58am

COUNCILLOR STEPHEN EYRE, CHAIRMAN IN THE CHAIR

N/092/02375/23: View the Plans and documents online, please click on the Application Number.  (Please note: If viewing as a pdf document, this hyperlink is not available).

Applicant:                      KCS Development Ltd

Location:                       Land South of, Chestnut Drive, Louth

Recommendation:           Approval with Conditions

Officer:                          Lindsey Stuart

Application Type:         Outline Planning Permission

Proposal:                     Outline erection of up to 50no. dwellings and associated infrastructure (with means of access, landscaping and layout to be considered).

Location:                      LAND SOUTH OF, CHESTNUT DRIVE, LOUTH

Applicant:                    KCS Development Ltd

Members received an application for Outline Planning Permission – Erection of up to

50no. dwellings and associated infrastructure (with means of access, landscaping and

layout to be considered) at land South of Chestnut Drive, Louth.

The application was the subject of local concern and a call-in

request by Ward Member Councillor Edward Mossop. The request

was on the grounds that 'the site is not allocated in the ELDC Local

Plan for Louth/Keddington and as such is a windfall site. The site

has been described as 'infill' by the applicants.  However, looking at

the allocated sites in the Settlement proposals, it sits between the

two sites LO311 and LO326 (or5) creating a pleasant block of open

space on the edge of the settlement adding to the more rural, edge

of town feel to Park Row.

The windfall site is for 50 houses which is considerably large and

would merit it being considered as an allocated site in the future

given proper consultation through the process given to a revised

Local Plan. Objections from neighbouring new-build properties

describe the problems that have occurred since their completion

such as waterlogged gardens and poor mains foul water drainage.

Objection from Louth Town Council.  There is no Keddington Parish

meeting. Until boundary changes take place, the properties will

benefit from Louth Town Council services without any contributions

from the residents through their Council Tax. This renders the

application premature'.

Members noted that the application was deferred from Planning Committee on 4th April 2024, Minute No. 6 refers. At that meeting concern was raised over the ownership of the stretch of Park Row from where the applicant's ownership ended to the Eastfield Road junction.

Members were referred to the additional information contained on page 1 of the Supplementary Agenda.

Lindsey Stuart, Senior Planning Officer, detailed site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, page 14 of the report refers.

Mr Nick Pleasant (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speakers.

-        A Member queried whether the concern raised that Anglian Water was not able to deal with the sewage had been resolved.  Mr Pleasant responded that Anglian Water considered that there was sufficient capacity at the treatment works and highlighted that it was the Environment Agency that had raised the initial concerns.  Mr Pleasant advised Members that the Environment Agency no longer objected and it was working with Anglian Water to address any potential issues.

-        A Member considered that the proposed development was a windfall site that was not allocated in the Local Plan, therefore had not been through the proper consultation process that would have been required as it would be for an allocated site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

The Appeals Decided were noted.

The Delegated Decisions were noted.

The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 11 July 2024.