PC March 2019 Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE WOODHALL SPA PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 5th MARCH 2019 AT 2.30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STANHOPE AVENUE

PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public were present. 

PRESENT
Councillors: D Clarke (Chairman), R Sanderson, S Phelan, M Williams and M Farrar

IN ATTENDANCE
J Greer (Parish Clerk) 

PL/1/3/19 
CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

PL/2/3/19 
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE WITH REASON GIVEN
All Committee members were present.

PL/3/3/19 
DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS 
Councillor M Williams declared an interest in agenda item 8, Larch House Tattershall Road, due to the close proximity to his home.

PL/4/3/19 
REQUESTS FROM MEMBERS FOR A DISPENSATION ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
There were no requests for dispensations.

PL/5/3/19 TO APPROVE THE NOTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 5TH FEBRUARY 2019 AS BEING A TRUE RECORD OF THE MEETING
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to accept the notes as being a true record of the meeting. The Chairman is to sign the minutes.

PL/6/3/19 
REPORTS FROM CLERK AND COUNCILLORS ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING AND ACTIONS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
A Councillor reported comments on the planning portal made by the Clerk regarding a previous application 215/0009/19, which was supported by Council, did not include some additional observations regarding a dorma window however they were reflected in the minutes.

PL/7/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00111/19 – , 41 KIRKBY LANE. EXTENSION AND ALTERATION TO EXISTING DOUBLE GARAGE AND GARDEN ROOM TO PROVIDE A STORAGE / PLANT ROOM LINK AND THE FIRST FLOOR STUDIO OVER THE GARDEN ROOM
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application. 

PL/8/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00142/19– LARCH HOUSE TATTERSHALL ROAD. EXTENSION AND ALTERATION TO EXISTING DWELLING TO PROVIDE A NEW SIDE ENTRANCE, BREAKFAST ROOM, SHOWER ROOM AND AN ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE
The comments registered from neighbours regarding the line of the border to the property were acknowledged and supported. The Council would like to see the issue resolved before the planning decision is made.
It was proposed and seconded to support this application. One Councillor abstained from voting.

PL/9/3/19 
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00168/19 – 8 THE BROADWAY. CHANGE OF USE, CONVERSION OF AND ALTERATION OF EXISTING HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY (HMO) INTO 3 NO. APARTMENTS
Councillors raised their concerns regarding the use of UPVC windows for this development as the location is in the Conservation Area, they also raised concerns regarding the lack of parking provisions making residents park on the street which could be detrimental to the footfall for local businesses. The lack of provision for the site location of wheelie bins for the three apartments was also regarded as an issue to be resolved prior to the planning decision.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application with reservations as stated above. 

PL/10/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00224/19 – LAND AT 64 MILL LANE. ERECTION OF A BUNGALOW AND DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE ON THE SITE OF AN EXISTING OUTBUILDING WHICH IS TO BE DEMOLISHED AND CONSTRUCT A VEHICULAR ACCESS
The Councillors noted there may be issues with access to the site, comments would be made regarding this to the planning officer, It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application. 

PL/11/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00264/10 - TASBURGH LODGE, 30 VICTORIA AVENUE. CHANGE OF USE, CONVERSION OF AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRST-FLOOR RESIDENTIAL FLAT TO USE UNDER CLASS B1: AS OFFICE SPACE TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF A NEW EXTERNAL STAIRCASE WHICH IS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING STAIRCASE
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.

PL/12/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00009/19 – 196 WITHAM ROAD. EXTENSION AND ALTERATION TO EXISTING BUNGALOW TO PROVIDE A LOUNGE, 2 NO. ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, AN EN SUITE AND AN ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE TO INCLUDE RAISING THE ROOF HEIGHT TO CREATE 3 NO. ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, EN SUITES AND A BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR
The Committee would like to see the high level east facing window kept to a minimal size, or preferably re locate it to the north facing elevation and install a dorma window. It would also be an improvement if set back a little.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.

PL/13/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PLANNING APPLICATION S/215/00221/19 – 210 WITHAM ROAD. REAR TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.

PL/14/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PROPOSED TREE WORKS EZY/0023/TPA – RUSHMORE, 39 WOODLAND DRIVE. W2 – MIXED HARDWOODS MAINLY OAKS, SILVER BIRCH, LIME, ALDER & MOUNTAIN ASH. REDUCE IN HEIGHT
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.

PL/15/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PROPOSED TREE WORKS EZY/0024/19/TCA – LINDSEY HOUSE, ALVESTON AVENUE, WITHIN THE CONSERVATION AREA. TO FELL TWO TREES, LAWSON CYPRESS AND HINOKI CYPRESS.
The Committee felt unqualified to comment on this application and would accept the tree officer’s recommendations.

PL/16/3/19
TO CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO PROPOSED TREE WORKS EZY/0011/19/TPA – PINEWOODS, STIXWOULD ROAD. PART OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE WOODS BY THE WOODLAND TRUST.
It was proposed, second and unanimously resolved to support this application.

PL/17/3/19
TO RECEIVE THE EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING AND TREE APPLICATION DECISIONS MADE SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The following applications have been granted Full Planning Permission

S/215/02176/18 – RSPCA shop, alteration to the existing building
S/215/00029/19 – 9 Cromwell Avenue, erection of a detached bungalow 
S/215/00002/19 – 3 Hoylake Drive, alteration and extension to existing dwelling 

PL/18/3/19
TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCES FROM EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING DEPARTMENT

EC/215/00596/18 – Land off Clinton Way. No breach of planning was established during an investigation by the Enforcement Officer
S/215/02287/18 – Land off Clinton Way. Manor Crest Construction Ltd withdrew their application for this site on 19th February 2019.

PL/19/3/19
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 
The next Planning Committee meeting is to be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2019. 

The Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3.10pm