Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Terry Knowles and Kate Marnoch.

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:

·       Councillors Daniel McNally, Terry Aldridge, Sid Dennis, Dick Edginton and Stephen Eyre asked it be noted that they were Members of the Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board.

·       Councillor Sid Dennis asked it be noted that his company may undertake business with the applicant or neighbouring property, however he remained of an open mind and this would not affect his decision making, Minute No. 17 refers.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 5 October 2023.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 5 October 2023 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Councillor Terry Aldridge, Vice-Chairman of Planning Policy Committee advised Members that at the previous Meeting held on 14 September 2023, a very useful debate had been held on settlement patterns, following which it was agreed that a further consultation would be had with town and parish councils and Ward Members to look at the scoring system, including facilities in towns and villages to ensure points were fully accurate, Minute No. 17 refers.

Members were advised that the next Meeting of the Planning Policy Committee would be held on Thursday 9 November 2023, commencing at 6.00pm.

N/105/00925/22: 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:                          J. Geddis Holdings Limited

Location:                           83 Upgate, Louth, LN11 9HF

Recommendation:              Approval with Conditions

Officer:                              Lindsey Stuart

Application Type:         Outline Planning Permission      

Proposal:                     Outline erection of 14no. dwellings (with means of access, layout, scale and appearance to be considered).        

Location:                      83 UPGATE, LOUTH, LN11 9HF

Applicant:                    J. Geddis Holdings Limited

Members received an application for outline Planning Permission – outline erection of 14no. dwellings (with means of access, layout, scale and appearance to be considered) at 83 Upgate, Louth, LN11 9HF.

The application was referred to Committee following request by Councillor Makinson-Sanders on the grounds of highway safety and capacity concerns and existing parking problems in the vicinity of the site.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

·       Principle of the development in terms of sustainability.

·       Impact of the development on the character of the area

including the setting of the conservation area.

·       Impact of the development on the amenity of the

neighbours.

·       Other Issues

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 13 of the report refers.

Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders spoke as Ward Member.

Members were invited to put their questions to the speaker.

·       A Member noted that Councillor Makinson-Sanders was not happy with the number of dwellings proposed for development on the site and queried what number she considered would be acceptable.  Councillor Makinson-Sanders responded that she considered the access to the new houses to be a greater problem and highlighted that access via Bowling Green Lane off Newmarket would have been more acceptable and would have been happier with the proposed number of houses if the access had been there.  Councillor Makinson-Sanders stressed that road safety was a key concern and considered that the proposed development would further compound this.

·       A Member commented that the proposed site was currently a mess and he was keen to see an improvement on the site.  He did not consider that a small amount of increased traffic from the development of the site would make a difference and highlighted that coming from the direction of the site, currently if someone headed into the town they would have to cross a carriageway close to a busy junction.  Councillor Makinson-Sanders strongly disagreed with this and considered it would create more problems.

·       Further to a Member’s query regarding comments from Louth Civic Trust and limiting the development to two storeys, the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that the proposed design for the houses were two storeys.

·       A Member queried the number of accidents highlighted by Councillor Makinson-Sanders, further to the comments provided by LCC Highways Authority.  Councillor Makinson-Sanders responded that she was surprised by the response from the Highways Authority and added that there would be an increased risk during the development from construction traffic with heavy plant and materials being delivered on to the site.  The Lead Development Management Officer advised Members that the Highways Authority looked at every site it was consulted on.

Following which, the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

S/153/01123/23: 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. G. Dastgeer

Location:                           112 Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 3NA

Recommendation:              Approval with Conditions

Officer:                              Megan Larder (Andy Booth / Michelle Walker)

Application Type:         Full Planning Permission  

Proposal:                     Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to the existing retail premises to provide a mixed use comprising a café (Class E) and hot food takeaway (sui generis), and installation of an extraction system and flue.   

Location:                      112 LUMLEY ROAD, SKEGNESS, PE25 3NA

Applicant:                    Mr. G. Dastgeer

Members received an application for full Planning Permission - change of use, conversion of and alterations to the existing retail premises to provide a mixed use comprising a café (Class E) and hot food takeaway (sui generis), and installation of an extraction system and flue at 112 Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 3NA.

This application was considered by Members at their Planning Committee meeting held on 5 October 2023 when it was deferred for negotiations to remove the shisha bar from the application. The applicant agreed to make this change and the application has been amended accordingly.  The original officer report to committee was amended to take account of this change.

The application was originally presented to the Planning Committee as the proposal would constitute a departure from the Skegness Neighbourhood Development Plan (a part of the development plan for the district) and the recommendation was for approval.

The main planning issues were considered to be:

• Principle of the development;
• Impact on amenity;
• Impact on character of the area;
• Highway impacts;
• Flood risk

Michelle Walker, Deputy Development Manager detailed the site and surroundings information to Members at Paragraph 2, together with the description of the proposal at Paragraph 3, page 31 of the report refers.

There were no speakers on this application.

Following which, the application was opened for debate and Members were invited to put their comments and questions forward.  None were received.

The application was proposed and seconded for approval.

N.B.  At this point in the Meeting, Councillor Sid Dennis asked it be noted that his company may undertake business with the applicant or neighbouring property as a company skip was visible on the site photos, however he remained of an open mind and this would not affect his decision making.

Upon being put to the vote for approval, in line with officer recommendation the vote was carried.

Vote:           10 In Favour                 0 Against              1 Abstention

RESOLVED:

That Full Planning Permission be granted, with the following conditions:

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The Delegated Decisions were noted.

The date of the next meeting was noted as Thursday 7 December 2023.