MINUTES of a MEETING of the HIGHWAYS & PLANNING COMMITTEE of BOURNE TOWN COUNCIL
Held on TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2013 at 7.30pm in the COUNCIL OFFICE, SK COMMUNITY POINT, BOURNE (Recorded by Assistant Administrator)
In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair it was
Proposed by Cllr Mrs B Johnson, seconded by Cllr Mrs P Moisey and unanimously
RESOLVED;Cllr D Higgs to chair the meeting
PresentChairmanCllr D Higgs
CouncillorsP FellowsT HolmesMrs B JohnsonP Knowles R McKinney Mrs P Moisey C Pattison Mrs J Smith
JA Smith
Town ClerkMrs N Jacobs0 public/press
1835PAPOLOGIES
Proposed by Cllr T Holmes, seconded by Cllr Mrs P Moisey and unanimously
RESOLVED;to approve the reasons for apology for absence from
Cllrs Mrs S Cliffe, D Mapp, Mrs H Powell and B Russell
1836PDECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (Declarable Pecuniary Interests DPI)
NON-PECUNIARYCllr R McKinney1842P/jMember lives in the vicinity
NON-PECUNIARYCllr Mrs B Johnson1842P/e Member is a patient of the applicant
1837PREQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION
None had been received
1838PINDICATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
There were no members of the public present
1839PTO ADOPT THE NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 08.10.13 AS A TRUE RECORD
Proposed by Cllr JA Smith, seconded by Cllr P Knowles and
RESOLVED;to adopt the Notes of the meeting held on 08.10.13 as a true record and for
the Chairman to sign them as the Minutes of the above mentioned meeting
1840PREPORTS BY DISTRICT/COUNTY COUNCILLORS OR REPRESENTATIVES
There were none
1841PQUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS
None had been received
1842PPLANNING APPLICATIONS
Resolved to forward the following observations:
a)Ref:S13/2276/ADV/PC1
ApplicantRachel Poll
ProposalNon illuminated fascia sign
LocationTeddy Bears & Friends of Bourne, 5A South Street
Proposed by Cllr JA Smith, seconded by Cllr P Knowles and resolved
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
b)Ref:S13/2484/MJRR/PC1
ApplicantMrs Alison Lea, Larkfleet Homes
ProposalReconfiguration to plots 13-15 & 20-23 to create 12 new 1–bed
apartments
LocationBetween plots 12-15 & 20-23 The Croft
Proposed by Cllr Mrs B Johnson, seconded by Cllr JA Smith and resolved:
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
c)Ref:S13/2604/FULL/PC1
ApplicantMrs Tarina Charlesworth
ProposalChange of use from retail A1 to A3 café and takeaway
LocationCherryHoltGarden Centre, Cherry Holt Road
Proposed by Cllr P Fellows, seconded by Cllr Mrs B Johnson and unanimously resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
d)Ref:S13/2678/HSH/PC1
ApplicantMr Stephen Butler
ProposalErection of front & side extensions, new roof with front & rear
dormers & erection of detached garage to rear
LocationThe Bungalow, 5A South Fen Road
Proposed b y Cllr R McKinney, seconded by Cllr Mrs B Johnson and resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
e)Ref:S13/2722/FULL/PC1
ApplicantMr Joga Sunner
ProposalChange of Use including internal alterations from B1 to D1 office
to osteopath, physiotherapy, podiatry & hearing aid testing clinic
Location28A West Street
Proposed by Cllr JA Smith, seconded by Cllr R McKinney and unanimously resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
f)Ref:S13/2741/HSH/PC1
ApplicantMr I Cottam
ProposalSingle storey side & 2 storey rear extension
Location7 Akeman Close
Proposed by Cllr T Holmes, seconded by Cllr C Pattison and unanimously resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
g)Ref:S13/2765/FULL/PC1
ApplicantMr S Stubley
ProposalErection of 2 dwellings & demolition of the existing (alterations to
S10/2698 & S10/2697)
Location68/70 North Street
Proposed by Cllr JA Smith, seconded by Cllr Mrs J Smith and resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
h)Ref:S13/2803/HSH/PC1
ApplicantMr & Mrs D Peters
ProposalSingle storey side & rear extension & internal alterations to
existing dwelling
Location8 Ermine Close
Proposed by Cllr P Knowles, seconded by Cllr R McKinney and resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
i)Ref:S13/2804/HSH/PC1
ApplicantMr Adam Beeby
Proposal2 storey rear extension & internal aterations
Location17 Austerby
Proposed by Cllr Mrs B Johnson, seconded b y Cllr R McKinney and unanimously resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
j)Ref:S13/2852/HSH/PC1
ApplicantMrs Jacqueline Beattle
ProposalSingle storey front & side extensions
Location64 Beaufort Drive
Proposed by Cllr R McKinney, seconded b y Cllr T Holmes and unanimously resolved;
OBSERVATION;Bourne Town Council has no objections
1843PCORRESPONDENCE
A) For information only – to be received en bloc(available for perusal)
a) S13/1866/ADV Renu; replacement signage to hanging sign to front & 1st floor sign at rear
27 Abbey RoadApproved
b) S12/1101/13 construct a 1 form entry primary school; Land off Aintree WayApproved
c) S13/1590/DCLB Thurlby Group; approval of details of conditions 2(materials) 3 (joinery), 4
(rainwater goods) & 5 (masonry) of S12/3032 25 North StreetApproved
d) S13/1893/TCA Roberts; removal overhanging silver birch branches 87 North RdApproved
e) S13/2036/FULL William Hill Organisation; installation of new shop front, provision of 2 air
conditioning units & assoc works, satellite dish & aerial 17 North RdApproved
f) S13/2037/ADV William Hill; display of illuminated fascia sign & hanging sign
17 N.Rd Approved
g) S13/2073/LB William Hill; as two applications above 17 North RoadApproved
h) S13/2238/HSH Moore;2 storey side/front extension, single storey rear 18 Hawthorn Rd
Approved
i) S13/1788/FULL Magpies Nest Craft; CofU from childrens nursery (d1) to retail (A1)
& training centre 14A Burghley StreetApproved
j) S13/2305/HSH Robins; alterations to detached garage & conversion to attached annexe to
dwelling 62 KingswayApproved
k) S13/2170/LB Thurlby Group; ext & alts to public house 25 North StreetApproved
l) S13/2170/FULL Thurlby Group; variation to remove condition 7 of S12/2396/FULL to
incorporate French doors 25 North StreetApproved
m) LCC – Temporary Road Closure; For essential patching works;1)B1193 West Street
2)B1193 West Road 17/11/13 to 24/11/13 (closures implemented on Sundays as & when
required during this period) Alternative routes 1) Exeter Street & North Street & 2) South Road &
A151 Raymond Mays Way
n) LCC – Temporary Road Closure; A15 North Street (West Street to Exeter Street/St Gilberts
Road) for Bourne Christmas Event 30/11/13. Alternative route via Exeter Street & West Street.
o) LCC – Temporary Road Closure; Beech AvenueStanley Street for essential maintenance
works 11/11/13 to 18/11/13 Alternative route B1193 West Rd, West Sty., Exeter St., St Gilbert’s
Rd & vice versa
p) S13/2169/TPO Jarvis; fell 1 ash tree 1 MidletonGardensApproved
q) S13/2388/HSH Culea Ltd; 2 storey & single storey side & rear ext 6 Mill DroveApproved
r) LCC Emergency Road Closure; Main Road (A15 to Meadow Drove) for essential maintenance
work 2/12/13 to 6/12/13 Alternative Route A15 Bourne Rd, Mill Drove, Meadow Drove & Vice
versa
Proposed by Cllr Mrs P Moisey, seconded by Cllr P Knowles and unanimously
RESOLVED;to receive the above items a – r en bloc
B) Correspondence for discussion
1. SKDC - Planning Policy Officer – SK Planning Consultation Questionnaire – The Clerk has
completed the majority of the answers are they mostly related to the administrative side of planning
applications or documents. The final question is to be considered by the committee: ‘Are there
any improvements you would like to see to the ways you can get involved and have your say on
local planning applications or documents?
During the discussion it was pointed out that BTC is in dire need of land for a new cemetery, and if
possible when any new major developments are presented BTC should under a 106 agreement or
CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) ask for contributions towards land. BTC wants to be consulted
on any improvements needed in Bourne, not exclusively cemetery land.
Proposed by Cllr T Holmes, seconded by Cllr Mrs B Johnson and unanimously
RESOLVED;to request that the questionnaire incorporates the requirement that BTC is
consulted in time so that needed improvements in Bourne can be instigated
under 106 agreements or CILs
2. Bourne Preservation Society – Conservation Area Query – The Society is concerned about the
amount of temporary and permanent vinyl banners which are displayed on railings and buildings
within the town’s conservation area. The Society would like to know if these have been approved by
the town council, or nor, and who else the council may be aware of, who may be involved in giving
authorisation for these banners. The Society is also concerned at the sticking of bills on the empty
premises in the town, has the council any plans for this to be presented, and to have the bills
removed? Both of the above are blighting the centre of the town and are detrimental to the
conservation area. The Society wishes to see the centre of the town well maintained and policed
from these problems and would be pleased to receive the council’s response.
The Clerk – responded to some of the points mentioned above: BTC has addressed this issue on
many occasions, not just through the meetings and sent photographs to SKDC, also ownership of
railings on bridge to South Street car park and that the Clerk is not aware of any policing of bills on
empty shop fronts.
The Town Clerk pointed out that some signs have permission and others not; in the past she has
passed photographs to SKDC and they have removed business banners and left charity posters.
Proposed by Cllr JA Smith, seconded by Cllr Mrs P Moisey and unanimously
RESOLVED;to endorse the Clerk’s actions and to point out to BPS that if they have
concerns they should make representation to the enforcement officer at
SKDC
3. Lincs Road Safety Partnership – Dyke Junction A15
Notification of traffic speed during a survey carried out in 2004 and from a permanent counter just
to the north with details given of the week 2 – 9 September 2013.
The information had been received in relation to a question about the mean speed on the A15 near
the junction. Members were pleased to see that the speed has been reduced. The
Road Safety Partnership feel that the road appears to be safer and improving, and although it is
early days yet this may be due to changes to signage.
Proposed by Cllr Mrs B Johnson, seconded by Cllr JA Smith and unanimously
RESOLVED;to receive the above and to continue keep an eye on the situation
1844PTO DISCUSS ANY SUCH BUSINESS WHICH THE CHAIRMAN MAY LEGALLY BRING TO THE
COMMITTEE’S ATTENTION
The Clerk presented the following:
SK Local Plan; SKDC has produced a Site Allocation & Policies Development Plan Document to
guide future development in the district outside of Grantham. Following consultation on proposed
Main Modifications published in July 2013, further hearing sessions have been arranged
commencing Monday 9th December 2013 at 10am. Subsequent sessions will take place on the 10th
and 12th of December; all sessions will be held at the Ramada Hotel, Swingbridge Road,
Grantham.
Details of the above were passed to Cllr R McKinney
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.26pm
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Highways & Planning Committee meeting held 29.10.13