P&H 2021 Minutes – Market Deeping Town Council

P&HC February 2021 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council – Planning and Highways Committee

Minutes of a virtual meeting of Market Deeping Town Council’s Planning and Highways Committee held on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 7pm. Cllr Brookes presided over Cllr Davis, Cllr Dolan, Cllr Hembrow, Cllr Mrs Redshaw, Cllr Shelton, Cllr Yarham and Cllr Miss Moran.

The Clerk and Deputy Clerk were also in attendance.

Cllr Brookes welcomed all attendees to the meeting and invited the member of the public to address the Committee. The member of public raised his concerns with the loss of privacy to his property with regards to a listed Planning Application. Cllr Shelton outlined the background and confirmed he would not speak when this was discussed at agenda item 8.

Cllr Jean Sked joined the meeting to raise her concerns about Footpath 4 and the lack of light due to a heightened fence along the back of a property. Cllr Brookes asked the committee if they had any suggestions with regards to lighting, there were none at this time.

There being no other business in the open session the meeting commenced at 7.22 pm.

130 Chairman’s Welcome

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

131 Apologies for Absences

There were no apologies for absence.

132 To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011

Cllr Shelton declared an interest in agenda item 8 – S21/0068.

133 Minutes from the Meeting dated Wednesday 6 January 2021.

It was proposed by Cllr Yarham, seconded by Cllr Shelton and RESOLVED unanimously that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a true and accurate record. The Clerk was instructed to sign the minutes on behalf of the Chair.

134 Clerk’s Report

Update

Cycle Rack, Market Place

The cycle rack has now been removed.

Northfield Road

No update received as yet from the highways department with regards to resurfacing Blenheim Way Corner. – 28.01.21

Towngate East – Speed Limit

The request had been logged by LCC to reduce the speed limit.

Unit 2 – Whitley Way

Following a request by Planning and Highways Committee, feedback has now been received that no planning conditions had been breached.

Pedestrian Crossing Request near the Health Centre

Acknowledgement received from Lincolnshire County Council confirming that they will assess the need for a pedestrian crossing in this area when the COVID restrictions have eased. At the moment the assessment would not achieve an accurate assessment.

Highway Grass Cutting

The LCC agreement has now been signed and returned on 29 January 2021. The rebate to be received is £1659.57.

135 Correspondence to be Noted

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

Correspondence to be Noted – Received up to 3 February 2021
Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
SKDC	06.01.21	Agenda Planning Committee, Wednesday 20 January 2021	Noted.
LCC	08.01.21	Temporary Traffic Restriction: Market Deeping Period of Restriction 25.01.21 – 29.01.21 50mph Speed Limit Order on A15 (Between A1175 roundabout and a point 400m north)	Noted.
SKDC	11.01.21	Record of Valid Planning Applications Registered Between 4 January and 8 January 2021	Noted.
SKDC	18.01.21	Record of Valid Planning Applications Registered Between 11 January and 15 January 2021	Noted.
SKDC	18.01.21	Supplement: Additional Information Reports for Planning Committee on Wednesday 20 January 2021	Noted.
SKDC	25.01.21	Record of Valid Planning Applications Registered Between 18 January and 22 January 2021	Noted.
SKDC	01.02.21	Record of Valid Planning Applications Registered Between 25 and 29 January 2021	Noted.
SKDC	02.02.21	Minutes for Planning Committee, 20 January 2021	Noted.

136 Correspondence to be Acted Upon

Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 3 February 2021
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1	Resident	13.01.21	Kingsgate – parking on grass verges	The Committee asked the Clerk to write to the developer to see if a small fence could be put up.
2	LCC	19.01.21	Community Speed Watch – Stamford Road	It was proposed by Cllr Yarham and seconded by Cllr Miss Moran and RESOLVED unanimously that lamp post number 94 would be the appropriate area for the interactive speed sign to be placed. The Clerks were asked to write to Highways to confirm this. Members also agreed that an interactive speed sign should be placed on the Peterborough Road, northbound column 24. It was agreed to discuss this further at the next meeting.
3	SKDC	29.01.21	Draft design guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven (SPD) – Public Consultation	The Deputy Clerk had circulated the document prior to the meeting. Cllr Mrs Redshaw recommended that all members examine the document as soon as possible. Cllr Brookes asked that members consider their response for discussion at the next meeting. Cllr Shelton confirmed that he had received supplementary documentation and this will be incorporated into the Neighbourhood Plan and submitted to Deeping St James and Market Deeping Town Council.
4	Resident	31.01.21	Access to public footpaths – thank you letter	Members were pleased to receive the letter. Cllr Brookes had contacted LCC regarding the locked gates on the Greatford cut footpath and LCC confirmed that the locks will be removed when the restrictions allow.
5	LCC	01.02.21	Confirmation cycle rack will be removed	No comment.

137 Finance

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

The Clerk had provided members with a report prior to the meeting. Cllr Brookes asked members if there were any comments on the omega report.

It was noted that the Christmas tree budget would move to AOS. Cllr Davis enquired if the Christmas lights should also move to AOS Committee and it was agreed to consider this at the next Full Council.

Planning

138 To consider the planning applications received up to 3 February 2021, as per SKDC Weekly Planning lists

Ref. no	Application details and address	MDTC response
S20/0065	Public Speaking at the Planning Committee 20 January 2021 Construction of bungalow with detached garage, erection of boundary fencing, alterations to driveway App Type: Full Planning Permission	See comments below.
S21/0017	Applicant: Mr Jonathan Short 14 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8DA Coppice 1 x hazel tree then re-coppice every 3 years to maintain the tree in this location App Type: Trees in CA – Section 211 Notice	No comment.
S21/0001	Applicant: Mr Philip Moore 62 Northfield Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8LG Erection of front porch and single storey rear extension App Type: Householder	No comment.
S21/0003	Applicant: Mr Paul Harper 9 The Orchard, Market Deeping, PE6 8JS Proposed replacement single storey rear extension, replace single garage, erection of front porch and alterations App Type: Householder	No objection in principle. Requests that disruption to neighbours is minimised during the construction phase.
S20/2211	Applicant: Miss Carol Stewart 39 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8ED Single storey rear extension linking existing outbuilding App Type: Listed Building Consent	No comment.
S21/0068	Applicant: Miss Bethany Cross 29A Church Street, Market Deeping Proposed double storey extensions together with general alterations to the existing bungalow App Type: Householder	It was proposed by Cllr Yarham and seconded by Cllr Hembrow with 6 in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention that it is recommended that the balcony should be removed or repositioned to minimise lack of privacy to a neighbouring property and consideration should be given to planting decorative trees at the boundary. It was noted that these are material considerations.
S20/0065	Public Speaking at the Planning Committee on 17 February 2021 Construction of bungalow with detached garage, erection of boundary fencing, alterations to driveway App Type: Full Planning Permission	Cllr Miss Moran will be attending the Committee meeting on 17 February.

139 Planning applications and their results received up to the 3 February 2021

Members had no comments on the decisions below.

Ref No.	Application details and address	SKDC Decision
S20/1957	Applicant: Mr and Mrs Ash 5 Elm Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8JN Removal of existing pitched roof porch, with addition of small front extension and new flat roof, front and rear of property to be rendered and have to composite cladding. Date received: 16 November 2020 Decision date: 11 January 2021	Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (Proposed)
S20/1972	Applicant: Mr and Mrs Ash 5 Elm Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8JN Proposed single garage Date received: 18 November 2020 Decision date: 15 January 2021	Refusal of Planning Permission
S20/2091	Applicant: Mr Simon Fraylich 56 Towngate East, Market Deeping Submission of details in relation to Conditions 3 (surface water drainage) and 4 (materials) of S20/0457 (erection of two detached dwelling houses, garage and associated works) Date received: 9 December 2020 Decision date: Details approved 25 January 2021	Approval of details reserved by condition
S20/1749	Applicant: Mr J Moore and Miss Z Armstrong Rectory Cottage, 11 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8DA Erection of single storey rear extension Date received: 12 October 2020 Decision Date: 27 January 2021	Grants Planning Permission
S20/2114	Applicant: Mrs J Morgan 7 Elm Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8JN Single storey rear extension Date received: 10 December 2020 Decision Date: 3 February 2021	Grants Planning Permission
S20/2039	Applicant: Mr Paul Smith 60 Halfleet, Market Deeping, PE6 8DB Submission of details in relation to Conditions 3 (materials), 4 (hard landscaping) and 5 (soft landscaping) of S20/0979 (erection of 1 dwelling) Condition 3. Please see attached photos and covering letter for details of selected materials. Slated roof-Marley duo Edgmere-Dark grey/Anthracite. Stone-Local Clipsham stone quarried at Swaddywell Quarry. Windows-uPVC wood grain-grey in finish as per photos attached. Condition 4. Please see attached site plan for details of hard landscaping. Condition 5. Please see attached site plan for details of soft landscaping.	Approval of details reserved by condition

Highways

140 For Members to receive an update on the refurbishment work to the Council’s current bus stops and the provision of a new shelter on Peterborough Road.

Cllr Hembrow informed the committee that the materials to refurbish the bus stops are now available but due to the current Covid restrictions in place it has been agreed to postpone the work until the lockdown has eased.

Cllr Yarham thanked Cllr Hembrow for his work on this project and requested that it would be helpful if emails, such as the one seeking views concerning the delay to refurbishment could be responded to.

141 For members to review reported highway issues

The Clerk had circulated a copy of the Highways Issues report prior to the meeting. It was noted that there are some long standing issues yet to be addressed by the highways department but it was recognised that the delays were due to the Covid restrictions.

Conservation Area

142 For members to review any issues relating to the Conservation Area

Cllr Yarham requested the Clerks establish, before the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 10 February, if the hedge in the cemetery entrance was listed or owned by a neighbouring property and when the nesting season commences.
There were no other issues to report.

143 For members to review any matters arising from the public session

There were no issues to discuss as these were covered under agenda item 8.

There being no other business, Cllr Brookes thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 8.30 pm. The next virtual meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee will be held on Wednesday 3 March 2021 at 7pm.