P&H 2021 Minutes – Market Deeping Town Council

P&HC November 2021 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council – Planning and Highways Committee

Minutes of a meeting of Market Deeping Town Council’s Planning and Highways Committee held on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 at 7pm.

Cllr Shelton presided over Cllr Hembrow, Cllr Brookes, Cllr Mrs Redshaw, Cllr Miss Moran. The Deputy Clerk was also in attendance.

70. Chairman’s Welcome

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and welcomed the return of the Deputy Clerk. The Chairman reported that:-

A S106 meeting with Persimmon will be taking place on Friday 5 November.
A Neighbourhood Plan meeting was being organised with officials from SKDC.
Cllr Brookes would chair the December meeting and report to Full Council on the 8 December in Cllr Shelton’s absence.

71. Apologies for Absences

Apologies for absence were received prior to the meeting from Cllr Davis.

72. To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011

There was no declaration of interests.

73. Minutes from the meeting dated Wednesday 6th October 2021

It was proposed by Cllr Shelton and seconded by Cllr Redshaw and RESOLVED unanimously that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a true and accurate record.

Cllr Miss Moran reported that she had met with Mr Ash who would like to sponsor the roundabout in the centre of Market Deeping. Mr Ash would appoint a professional company and produce a planting scheme to provide colour throughout the seasons, reshape the tree as it is currently uneven, hide the electricity box with decorative plinths which matches the existing street furniture and would like to remove the lighted bollards located on the roundabout. Cllr Miss Moran confirmed that she would discuss this with Lincolnshire County Council.

74. Clerk’s Report

Members had received a copy of the report prior to the meeting.

The Clerk had paid for the interactive speed signs on a proforma invoice. Once Unipart Dorman has been notified of payment from their accounts department they will proceed with the manufacture.

Correspondence to be Noted – Received up to 3rd November 2021
Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
SKDC	15.10.21	Record of valid planning applications registered between 4 – 8 October 2021	Noted.
SKDC	19.10.21	Record of valid planning applications registered between 11 – 15 October 2021	Noted.
SKDC	20.10.21	Agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday, 28th October, 2021, 1.00 pm	Noted.
SKDC	25.10.21	Record of valid planning applications registered between 18-22 October 2021	Noted.
Unipart Dorman - Nena	21.10.21	Confirmation of payment received re Speed signs	Noted.
SKDC	01.11.21	Record of valid planning applications registered between 25 October and 29 October 2021	Noted.

75. Correspondence

Members had received a copy of the correspondence prior to the meeting.

Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 3 November 2021
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1	SKDC	27.10.21	S21/1848 – approval given	Noted.
2.	Externiture	20.10.21	Bus Shelter quote	Noted.

76. Finance

Omega Report: Review of performance to date, budget/expenditure/income

The Deputy Clerk had provided members with a report prior to the meeting. Cllr Shelton asked members if there were any comments on the omega report, and there were none.

77. For members to consider the precept for 2022/23

It was agreed that the Clerks would consider the figures and bring back to the December meeting. Consideration to extra bus shelters due to the housing developments should be considered although this may be considered with any Section 106 monies.

78. For members to consider a five-year plan for expenditure for report to Full Council in December

The committee suggested the following projects:-

The roads leading into Market Deeping needs to have better signage.
Traffic calming measures
Town Centre renovation
Additional bus shelters due to housing developments

Cllr Brookes to consider the above suggestions with the Neighbourhood Plan proposals.

Planning

79. To consider the planning applications received up to 3 November 2021, as per SKDC Weekly Planning lists

Ref. no	Application details and address	MDTC response
S21/1984	Applicant: Dr Helen Flannery 48 Dixons Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AG Erection of fencing to rear garden App Type - householder	The Committee agreed with the Conservation officer’s observations.
S21/1981	Applicant: Mr & Mrs Cunningham 3 Wellingtonia Gardens, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8AJ Proposal: Fell one ash tree App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice	The Committee disapproves of the felling of trees and requests that the tree is trimmed.
S21/1917	Applicant: Vicky & Gavin Hollis & Daly 9A Beech Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8LL Erection of single storey rear extension App Type: Householder	Members had no objections.
S21/1985	Applicant: Mr & Mrs Shattock 2 The Woodlands, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8BB, Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear and front porch extensions. App Type - householder	Members had no objections.
S21/1212	Applicant: Mr. Frederick Sandall Location: 17 Market Place, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA Proposal: Replacement front door to shop App Type: Listed Building Consent	The Committee reiterated that the proposed replacement door should be like for like, using timber and to be of the same colour as the existing one.
LCC REF: PL/0135/21	LOCATION: DEEPINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 93 HIGH STREET, MARKET DEEPING GRID REFERENCE: 514370 309826 DEVELOPMENT: TO REMOVE EXISTING WOODEN DOORS TO THE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FRAMES AND NEW FIRE DOORS AND FURNITURE. MAKE GOOD ANY DAMAGE AND DECORATE TO MATCH EXISTING App Type: Listed Building Consent	Members had no objections.
S21/2127	Applicant: Mr Richardson Location: 5-7 Stamford Road, Market Deeping, Lincs, PE6 8AB Proposal: Removal of Sycamore tree, Yew tree crown reduction of 10% (amended from 10% to 70%) App type: Trees in CA – Section 211 Notice	Members would like to know the reason why the resident wishes to remove the Sycamore tree and considers the Yew tree crown reduction of 70% is too much and would prefer 20%.

80. Planning applications and their results received up to the 3 November 2021

Members had no comments on the decisions below.

Ref No.	Application details and address	SKDC Decision
S21/1626	Applicant: Mrs M Wright 11 Eastfield Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8PB Fell hawthorn tree due to decay Date Received: 16th August 2021 Decision date 13th October 2021	Work Allowed
S21/1101	Applicant: T Webster & Walmsley 25 Market Place Market Deeping Lincolnshire PE6 8EA To replace existing asbestos roof tiles with cedral thrutone slates. Date Received: 26th May 2021 Decision/Date 20th October 2021	Work Allowed
S21/1914	Applicant: Mr Paul Allen The Old Coach House Bridge Foot Market Deeping Discharge of condition 3 (window and door details) of pp S21/1327 Date Registered: 24th September 2021 Details Approved 20th October 2021	Work Allowed
S21/1383	Applicant: Miss Bethany Cross 29A Church Street Market Deeping PE6 8AN Proposed double storey extensions together with general alterations to the existing bungalow (revised scheme of S21/0068). Date Received: 8th July 2021 Decision/Date: 27th September 2021	Work Allowed
S21/1632	Applicant: Mrs Mandy Underwood Land North of Towngate East and South of Northfield Road Market Deeping Plot substitution on plot 240 at Market Deeping A – Planning Permission no. S16/0112 dated 8/12/2017 Date received: 16th August 2021 Decision/date: 25th October 2021	Grants planning permission
S21/1848	Applicant: Miss Howett 20 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8DA To replace the existing windows and doors with cream foiled on white UPVC Date received: 14 September 2021 Decision date: 1 November 2021	Grants Planning Permission
S21/1729	Applicant: Henry Roberts 1 Welby Cottages, Dixons Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8AG Installation of an internal lift to dwelling Date received: 1 September 2021 Decision date: 3 November 2021	Consent has been granted

81. Visit by the Conservation Officer – update from Cllr Shelton

Cllr Shelton informed the Committee that the Conservation Officer was unable to visit the Town Council as it was not part of their contract.

Highways

82. For members to review reported highways issues.

MDTC Reported Highway Issues – Planning & Highways Committee – up to 3 November 2021
No.	Highway Issue	Date reported	Reported to	Response
1	Request for extension to double yellow lines along Douglas Road & introduction of double yellow lines along The Avenue at its junction with Church Street.	06/01/2020	LCC, Divisional Highways Team	06/20 - This is currently on the LCC Traffic Team's list to investigate. It will take between 6-9 months to implement a suitable scheme, if they think there is one that will address the issues. 10/21 – Proposed yellow lines being advertised
2	Halfleet (between St Guthlac’s Church and Towngate) – Significant carriageway deterioration.	22/07/2020	LCC Ref 373932	23/07/20 – Investigating 23/07/20 – In Progress 25/11/20 – Action scheduled 04/01/21 – Chased up by District Cllr 18/02/21 – In Progress
3	Corner of Bramley Road & Godsey Lane – poor state of repair causes fall.	29/07/2020	LCC Ref 374253	29/07/2020 – Investigating 31/07/20 – In Progress 02/09/20 – Action Scheduled
4	Disabled marking signs faded	08/07/2021	LCC FixMyStreet 400419	Action scheduled
5	Kerb stone missing on Whitley Way Roundabout	09/07/2021 12/07/2021	LCC FixMyStreet Ref 401136 Ref 401276	Action scheduled
6	Stamford Road – Surface Water following road resurfacing	22/07/2021	LCC FixMyStreet Ref 401896	Investigated and the drain will be cleaned on the next programmed schedule
7	Recent resurfacing at junctions along Whitley Way not completed leaving differing grip levels between surfaces	22/07/2021	LCC FixMyStreet Ref 401895	Open and investigating
8	Loose chippings on Stamford Road, Church Street, High Street at Market Deeping	22/07/2021	LCC FixMyStreet Ref 401894	Open and investigating
9	Slippery road surface on Blenheim Way corner	19/10/2021	LCC FixMyStreet Ref 407503	Acknowledge concerns and accept that the highway has deteriorated. No further action.
10	Deer on pavement RH side Stamford Road	20/10/2021	SKDC ref 2171697	Removed

83. For members to receive an update on the refurbishment work to the Council’s bus stops

Cllr Hembrow reported that the refurbishment work is now complete and the invoice will be paid shortly. As the bus stops are subject to splashes from surface water and cobwebs it was agreed a monthly clean is required. The Clerks were requested to obtain three quotes from local window cleaners and report back at the next meeting.

Cllr Hembrow reported that letters of invitation to tender will be issued shortly to local companies for the removal of the existing bus stop, which is currently a post, and the installation of a sheltered bus stop outside the former Towngate Inn. The deadline to tender is Monday 13 December 2021.

84. For members to discuss plans for Pilgrim’s Cross

It was RESOLVED that the area around Pilgrim’s Cross would be gravelled and a small fence installed to tidy the area up.

Conservation Area

85. For members to review any issues relating to the Conservation area.

There were no issues to discuss.

86. For members to review any matters arising from the public session.

There were no issues to discuss.

There being no other business, Cllr Shelton thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 8.25 pm. The next meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee will be held on Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 7pm.