PC March 2023 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WOODHALL SPA PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 7th MARCH 2023 AT 7.00 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public present.
THE MEETING
PRESENT
Councillors: John Sanderson (Chairman), Roger Etches, Richard Brown, Andrew Gammage and Mark Cooke
IN ATTENDANCE
K Handley (Assistant Parish Clerk)
PL/1/03/23
Comments from the Chair
The Chair thanked all those present for attending the meeting.
PL/2/03/23
Apologies for absence with reason given
Apologies received from Becky Shaw
PL/3/03/23
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)
None
PL/4/03/23
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)
None
PL/5/03/23
To approve the notes from the Planning Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 7th February 2023.
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the draft notes be approved as minutes.
PL/6/03/23: S/215/00268/23 23 Frieston House 1 Victoria Avenue, Woodhall Spa LN10 6TY Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation, existing outbuilding to be demolished and erection of a fence, wall and piers.
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously agreed to support the above application.
PL/7/03/23: The following applications have been granted Full Planning:
S/215/02468/22 1 Alexandra Road Woodhall Spa LN10 6RE Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation.
S/215/02296/22 1 Old Police House, The Broadway Woodhall Spa LN10 6RY Erection of 1no. dwelling
S/215/02174/22 Hybrid planning permission The National Golf Centre, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6PU
PL/8/03/23: Temporary closure of a footpath across Woodhall Country Park Site
Councillor Gammage reported to the Committee that the path was still closed and it appeared that the path had been closed for some time. Both Highways and ELDC are aware of the situation.
This matter was discussed by the Committee.
Action: Clerk to notify ELDC Planning officer that WSPC have become aware that the permissive foot path from the site access to Monument Road has been temporarily closed (for over 12 months) meaning that pedestrians must walk on a highway with a 60mph speed limit, which is highly dangerous.
If ELDC planning authority are minded to grant planning permission WSPC would like a condition to be placed on the decision that the foot path is re-opened prior to any work being carried out on the site.
The Clerk will also contact Woodhall Country Park regarding the ‘temporary’ closure of the footpath and express concern that the path is still closed. The Council would like to know what constitutes a ‘temporary’ closure.
PL/9/03/23: Anaerobic Digestion Plant Martin Moor
The Council were concerned regarding-
The potential number of 20-30 HGV’s which would be using the B1191Woodhall Spa which is restricted by parking on both sides of the carriage way. This would be detrimental both to the residents and tourists who visit Woodhall Spa throughout the year.
The odour which was omitted from the HGV’s carrying waste products from the Digestion Plant
The road from Martin to Woodhall is unsuitable and is in parts, in a bad state of repair, and already carries too much traffic
The housing development on Witham Road has already increased the volume of traffic and the proposed 300 houses plus the 250 houses on the Gleneagles development will further increase the number of vehicles potentially travelling from Woodhall to Martin.
Action: ELDC Planning officer to be made aware of WSPC concerns.
PL/10/03/23: Proposed Tree works
Proposed works to tree(s) within the Woodhall Spa Conservation Area,
Tree(s): T1
Notification Reference Number: 0012/23/TCA
APPLICANT: Mrs Claire Parker
PROPOSALS: T1 - Goat Willow - Fell.
LOCATION: The Old Rectory, 9, Sylvan Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
REASON(S): T1 - Tree is in poor health and in decline.
Proposed works to tree(s) within the Woodhall Spa Conservation Area,
Tree(s): T1
Notification Reference Number: 0013/23/TCA
APPLICANT: Mrs Rhona Yeldman
PROPOSALS: T1 - Birch - Lift on Hereward House side as per photo.
LOCATION: Pinehurst, Iddesleigh Road, Woodhall Spa
REASON(S): T1 - To clear buildings and stop pigeon mess on roof and patio
area.
Tree Preservation Order: Woodhall Spa, 1985 (215.12), Tree(s): A1
Application Reference Number: 0014/23/TPA
APPLICANT: Mr McDowell
PROPOSALS: A1 - Area Of Pine, Larch, Silver Birch & Willow - T1-T6 on plan:
Fell.
LOCATION: Assinda, Green Lane, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
REASON(S): A1 - To open up garden and allow light and make patio more
usable. Drains/gutters clogged by needles.
Proposed works to tree(s) within the Woodhall Spa Conservation Area,
Tree(s): T1 , T2 , T3 , T4 , T5
Notification Reference Number: 0016/23/TCA
APPLICANT: Mr George Betty
PROPOSALS: T1 - Sycamore - Current height 12m - reduce by 2-3m.
T2 - Sycamore - Current height 12m - reduce by 2-3m.
T3 - Sycamore - Current height 12m - reduce by 2-3m.
T4 - Maple - Remove 2 no. limbs over greenhouse.
T5 - Sycamore - Reduce height and spread by 2m, from a current
height of 12m and spread of 10m.
LOCATION: Hazelmere, Tattershall Road, Woodhall Spa
REASON(S): T1 - To allow more light.
T2 - To allow more light.
T3 - To allow more light.
T4 - To allow more light.
T5 - Poor union at base.
Tree Preservation Order: Woodhall Spa, 1985 (215.12), Tree(s): G4
Application Reference Number: 0017/23/TPA
APPLICANT: Mr Bob Roberts
PROPOSALS: G4 - 15 Oak Trees - T1 on plan (Oak) - Height 9m and spread
10m; lift to 4m and remove 1 no. limb overhanging garden as
per photo supplied.
LOCATION: 27, St Leonards Close, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
REASON(S): G4 - To allow more light.
PL11/03/23 Date and time of next meeting to be agreed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 7.00 p.m.
Meeting closed 7.45 p.m.