P&H 2022 Minutes – Market Deeping Town Council

P&HC December 2022 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council
Town Hall
Market Place
Market Deeping
PE6 8EA

Telephone: 01778 343170
Email: townclerk@marketdeeping-tc.gov.uk
www.market-deeping.parish-lincolnshire.gov.uk

Town Clerk: Mrs Gail Darnes

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 7th December 2022 at 7.00 pm. Cllr Brookes presided over Cllr Mrs Redshaw and Cllr Dr Byrd. The Deputy Clerk was in attendance. There were 5 members of the public in attendance.

Councillor Brookes welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited the members of public to address the Committee.

The members of the public outlined their concerns with regards to planning application S22/1485. They were concerned about the limited access which is already shared by 6 residents, the driveway is 3½ metres wide and has poor visibility exiting onto the High Street, difficulty for construction vehicles and disruption to existing residents, privacy issues to existing property owners due to the proposed 2 windows on the upper floor, trees have been removed near the laurels although it was requested to only remove one tree, property overzealous for the size of land.

The members of public were thanked by the Chairman and informed that their concerns would be discussed later on in the meeting. The members of public left the meeting at 7.30 pm.

73. Chairman’s Welcome

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

74. Apologies for Absences

Apologies were received from Councillor Shelton, Councillor Lester and Councillor Jones prior to the meeting.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

76. Minutes from the meeting dated Wednesday 2nd November 2022 and the Extra Ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 16 November 2022

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 2nd November and 16th November be signed as a true and accurate record. The minutes were signed accordingly.

77. Clerk’s Report

	Comments
The Christmas Market road closure had been approved by Lincolnshire County Council. Road closure signs are in place.	The Committee noted.
The Deputy Clerk, as requested by the Committee, had written to the Conservation Officer for an update concerning the Family Shopper signage on the High Street. The Conservation Officer referred the matter to SKDC’s Planning department who contacted the Deputy Clerk on the 23 November. The Planning Department referred the matter to the Enforcement Officer and a call back is awaited.	The Committee noted.

78. Correspondence

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

Correspondence to be Noted – Received up to 7 December 2022
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	SKDC	07.11.22	Record of valid planning applications registered between 31st October – 4th November 2022	Noted.
2.	SKDC	09.11.22	Agenda Planning Committee – Thursday 17 November 2022, 1.00 pm	Noted.
3.	SKDC	14.11.22	Record of valid planning applications registered between 7-11 November 2022	Noted.
4.	SKDC	16.11.22	Supplement: Additional information reports to the agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday 17 November 2022, 1.00 pm	Noted.
5.	SKDC	22.11.22	Minutes for Planning Committee, Thursday 3 November 2022, 1.00 pm	Noted.
6.	SKDC	23.11.22	Agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday 1 December 2022, 1.00 pm	Noted.
7.	SKDC	24.11.22	Record of valid planning applications registered between 14 November to 18 November 2022	Noted.
8.	SKDC	28.11.22	Record of valid planning applications registered between 21-25 November 2022	Noted.
9.	SKDC	05.12.22	Record of valid planning applications registered between 28 November – 2 December 2022	Noted.

Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 7 December 2022
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
	LCC	03.11.22	Towngate East Proposed 40mph speed limit (Extension agreed until 8.12.22)	The Committee were very pleased to hear that Lincolnshire County Council are considering the committee’s request to reduce the speed limit along this road. The Deputy Clerk was asked to write to LCC confirming that the council are pleased that this is being considered.
	The Deepings Lions Club	15.11.22	Phone Kiosk in the Market Place	The Committee requested that the adoption of the phone kiosk is considered at Full Council in January.
	SKDC	24.11.22	Application: Licensing Consultation Registered: 8 November 2022 Proposal: Application to vary a premise licence Location: 4 Market Place, Market Deeping	The Committee would like reassurance that the selling of alcohol is only permitted with the purchase of food.
	LCC	25.11.22	Concern raised by a member of the public regarding lack of double yellow lines at Wilcox entrance car park on Blenheim Way. LCC have responded to say their initial thoughts are that the existing restrictions protect visibility to/from the car park, however if the county councillor supports the request, then they will consider it.	LCC’s response had been received and their initial thoughts are that the existing restrictions protect visibility to/from the car park. The Committee accepted LCC’s response but agreed to review in 6 months’ time.
	Resident	26.11.22	Requesting a meeting with a Councillor to discuss planning application S22/1485.	This was discussed at item 16.
	Resident	28.11.22	Resident concerned about a wine bar who are possibly seeking permission for pavement furniture outside on the High Street.	The Deputy Clerk had contacted Lincolnshire County Council to clarify the position, a response to the query is expected within 7 days. The resident has been informed.
	Langtoft Parish Council	07.12.22	Invitation to a zoom meeting to discuss Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan – Sites Nominated	The Committee noted the zoom meeting on 13 December and it was agreed that Councillors would join if they were available.

79. Finance

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

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

b) For members to consider the precept for 2023/24

It was RESOLVED to accept the proposed precept figures for 2023/24 of £10,462.

Planning

80. To consider the planning applications received up to 7th December 2022, as per SKDC Weekly Planning lists

Ref. no	Application details and address	MDTC response
S22/2100	Applicant: Mrs Woolhouse 17 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN Reduce and shape tree that leans over the footpath App Type: Trees in CA – Section 211 Notice SKDC deadline for comments: 23.11.22	Work has been allowed.
S22/2055	Applicant: Mrs Jessica Fraylich Land to the rear of 44 Halfleet, Market Deeping, PE6 8DB Erection of two storey detached dwelling with garage App Type: Full Planning Permission SKDC deadline for comments: 12.12.22	The Planning and Highways Committee met on 7.12.22 and considered the application. There are concerns about the overall size and height and they consider the development is too big for the area. A two-storey property is considered to be unacceptable and will impact on neighbouring properties. They would like reassurance that there will be adequate bin storage facilities.
S22/2224	Applicant: Mr G Richardson Lancaster House, 1 Lancaster Way, Market Deeping, PE6 8LA Change of use of an office building to 2no. residential dwellings App Type: Full Planning Permission SKDC deadline for comments: 12.12.22	The Planning and Highways Committee considered the application and had no objections.

81. Planning applications and their results received up to the 7th December 2022

The Committee noted the decisions below and had no comments to make.

Ref No.	Application details and address	SKDC Decision
S22/1849	Applicant: - Market Deeping Service Station, Peterborough Road, Market Deeping Erection of a 7m pole sign Date received: 28 September 2022 Decision date: 16 November 2022	Consent has been granted
S22/2008	Applicant: Ms M Wright 11 Eastfield, Market Deeping, PE6 8PBN Reduce tree to approx. 3m in height and remove all branches above this height Date received: 12 October 2022 Decision date: 18 November 2022	Work allowed 18 November 2022
S22/2083	Applicant: Mrs Western 48 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL Reduce by 2/3m and balance 1 cherry tree Date received: 21.10.22 Decision date: 22.11.22	Work allowed 22 November 2022
S22/2100	Applicant: Mrs Woolhouse 17 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN Reduce and shape tree that leans over the footpath Date received: 24.10.22 Decision date: 30.11.22	Work allowed 30 November 2022
S22/1633	Applicant: Mr and Mrs Cotterill 20 The Pasture, Market Deeping, PE6 8PD Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey front/side extension, single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and alteration of external facades including replacement windows and doors, soffits, facias, bargeboards and rainwater goods. Date received: 24.08.22 Decision date: 01.12.22	Grants Planning Permission

82. For members to review S106 money for S17/1728 from Towngate pub development

It was agreed to defer this item to January.

83. For members to consider supporting change to permitted development rights regarding cycle shelters

It was agreed to defer this item to January.

Highways

84. For members to review reported highways issues.

The Deputy Clerk had circulated a copy of the Highways issues report prior to the meeting.

MDTC Reported Highway Issues – Planning & Highways Committee – up to 7 December 2022
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 Update 08.12.2021 – LCC contacted MTDC seeking comments to proposed waiting times, deadline to respond 7.01.22 Update: 24.01.22 Public Notice issued by LCC, deadline for objections 25 February 2022
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 10.12.21 – LCC reported fixed 05.01.22 Cllr Shelton advised that he would check that the road had been repaired.
3.	Pothole outside the Iron Horse	25.11.22/ 28.11.22	Fix my street and email to Highways	Repaired 30.11.22

The Committee requested that the stretch of road on Halfleet (between St Guthlac’s Church and Towngate) is inspected to ensure that LCC had made the necessary repairs requested, if it is still outstanding it was agreed to resubmit a request for these works to be carried out.

85. For members to consider the pavement gap on Northfield Road

The Committee requested that county councillors should be approached to raise this with Lincolnshire Highways to establish what is being proposed and when the gap in the pavement will be addressed. Cllr Brookes suggested that LCC walking infrastructure plan may be able to help with this project.

86. For members to consider the received quotations for the work to install a sheltered bus stop outside the former Towngate Inn on Peterborough Road

The Committee had received quotes prior to the meeting and it was RESOLVED to progress with one of the companies. The bus shelter would be a 2-bay cantilever, fitted with end panels, seating and painted in black to match existing shelters. As planning permission had already been granted it was agreed that this did not need to be resubmitted.

Conservation Area

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

The Committee raised their concern about a property along High Street that has been in disrepair for a considerable amount of time. The Deputy Clerk was asked to bring this to the attention of the enforcement officer.

Cllr Dr Byrd expressed concern about a property that had been granted planning permission for 2 flats and is now believed to be used as a single dwelling. The Committee agreed that this should be brought to the attention of the enforcement officer.

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

The Committee considered the concerns raised by the members of public regarding application S22/1485. It was agreed that an objection to SKDC planning department should be submitted with concerns regarding access to the proposed development which already serves 6 properties, the width of the access road and lack of visibility exiting on to High Street, the loss of privacy for existing residents and the access of construction vehicles would be difficult and detrimental to residents.

89. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting.

• For members to review S106 money for S17/1728 from Towngate pub development
• For members to consider supporting change to permitted development rights regarding cycle shelter

There being no other business, Cllr Brookes thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 9.30 pm. The next meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee will be held on Wednesday 4th January 2023.