PC March 2020 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WOODHALL SPA PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 3rd MARCH 2020 AT 2.30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STANHOPE AVENUE
PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public were present.
PRESENT
Councillors: D Clarke (Chairman), C Marrs, and R Ayling.
IN ATTENDANCE
J Greer (Parish Clerk)
PL/1/3/20
Chairman’s comments
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
PL/2/3/20
Apologies for absence with reason given
Apologies were noted and accepted from Councilor Williams.
PL/3/3/20
Declaration of Members’ interests in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
(Disclosure by all members present of disclosable pecuniary interests in matters on the agenda that have not already been declared on their Declarations of Interests form or put in writing to the Monitoring Officer at East Lindsey District Council)
Councillor Clarke declared an interest in agenda item 8.
Councillor Ayling declared an interest in agenda item 9.
PL/4/3/20
To consider requests from members for a dispensation on any items on the agenda (In accordance with the Localism Act 2011 the Parish Council has the authority to grant any members present a dispensation on their disclosable pecuniary interest so that they may take place in the debate and vote).
No requests were made.
PL/5/3/20
To approve the notes from the Planning Committee Meeting held on 14th January 2020 as being a true record of the meetings
It was proposed and seconded to approve the notes as the minutes.
PL/6/3/20
Reports from Clerk and Councillors on matters outstanding and actions arising from the minutes
No outstanding matters were raised.
PL/7/3/20
To consider alternative dates and times of future Planning Committee meetings due to Councillor availability.
Councillor availability was discussed. It was agreed to keep the meetings on Tuesdays at 2.30pm. Councillor Colin Walker is to join the Committee.
PL/8/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00201/20 – 14 Grove Drive. Extension and alterations to the existing bungalow to provide an enlarged double garage, enlarged kitchen/dining room, enlarged lounge/garden room, a store/potting shed and erection of a boundary wall and gates to the maximum height of 1.8 metres
As the Chairman declared an interest with this planning application, the Committee became inquorate and could therefore not make comments.
PL/9/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/000040/20 – Methodist Church, Iddesleigh Road. Alteration to the existing church to enlarge 3no. existing windows
As Councillor Ayling declared an interest with this planning application, the Committee became inquorate and could therefore not make comments.
PL/10/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00247/20 – Matthew Temple House, The Broadway. Consent to display – 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to object this planning application as they did not feel it was suitable for inclusion in the conservation area, due to size and content which was clearly an advertisement and not just information.
PL/11/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00261/20 – Little Ibstock, Kirkby Lane. Extension and alteration to the existing dwelling to provide an enlarged bedroom/study and Juliet balcony over. Conversion of the existing loft space to provide an additional bedroom and ensuite
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.
PL/12/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00274/20 – Timmendorf, 20 Witham Road. Rear extension to existing dwelling to provide a dining/living area to include a loft conversion to provide a first-floor bedroom, ensuite and walk in wardrobe
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.
PL/13/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00862/18 – Land off Horncastle Road and Tower Drive. Amendment – minor change to the road on the eastern site boundary.
The Committee considered the minor amendment to the road to the eastern boundary. It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to object to this application as this identified the connection route for further ribbon development along the site.
PL/14/3/20
To consider and respond to planning application S/215/00284/20 – Fairmead Court, Stanhope Avenue. Alteration to existing apartment to provide replacement of uPVC windows
The only comment the Committee had to make regarding this application is that whatever the material used for the replacement windows it should look in keeping in the conservation area.
PL/15/3/20
To consider and respond to tree works application EZY/0012/20/TPA – 8 Cromwell Avenue. T30 – Ash, fell
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to support this application.
PL/16/3/20
To consider and respond to tree works application EZY/0013/20/TCA – Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road. To maintain and/ or fell a combination of 17 trees within the grounds.
The Committee recommended the tree survey mentioned in the report is implemented with replacement trees where appropriate.
PL17/3/20
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/215/02326/19 179 Witham Road – Double Garage
S/215/02236/19 Sainsburys Supermarket – 14 no. bollards
S/215/01805/19 Five Oaks, Green Lane – extension and alteration
To note planning application S/215/00181/20 – 29 Alexandra Road – construction of a vehicular access, has been withdrawn on 10th February 2020
PL/18/3/20
To set the date and time of the next meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting was scheduled one week later than normal due to Councillor availability, Tuesday 14th April at 2.30pm.