PTC August 2022 Minutes
The Minutes of the Planning & Transport Committee meeting held on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 7.00pm at the Institute.
Present: Councillors Denman, Dilks, Halls, Hosking, Little, Robinson, Shinkins-Hoppe and Thomas.
The Minutes were taken by the Assistant Clerk Louise Brown.
27.23 To receive apologies of absence.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Bowell and Cllr Gilbert. Cllr Stevens did not attend.
28.23 To receive declarations of interest, if any.
None were received.
29.23 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 July 2022.
The Minutes were agreed as a true representation and signed.
30.23 To receive reports from the Clerk.
The Pass Wide and Slow banner is now up at the Cross School.
The Willow Tree situated at the rear of 79 Church Street, Deeping St James, PE6 8HF now has had a Tree Preservation Order confirmed. T22/0001/TPPC2.
A request has been sent to Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP), to see if we can add Linchfield Road to our SIDS device rota. The LCC Road Safety Manager has asked the Parish Council to offer suggestions as to which lamp posts we feel the device could be placed. Cllr Dilks agreed to research this.
Letters have been sent to a section of residents along Church Street, Deeping St James with reference to a possible traffic calming idea and asking for opinions and incidents. We have received some responses which have been positive, providing dates of incidents and offering ideas of managing the traffic. Prentice Place is now habitable, so the Assistant Clerk is to send the same letters to the residents, as the traffic calming ideas will affect them.
Letters have also been sent to residents of Bell Lane asking for suggestions to solve the problem of motorbikes/mopeds using the permissive right of way and to discover the owner of the location where the bollards are situated. The Chair, Parish Clerk and Assistant Clerk met with one of the residents and his Son-In-Law, who advised that there is a query over land ownership of the section of road where the gravel begins after the tarmac up to the bollards. The resident also stated that the other residents of Bell Lane were interested in the issue, therefore letters have been sent out to the rest of the residents of Bell Lane. The Assistant Clerk is to also send a letter to the Brewery, as another possible owner of the land.
The Parish Council are interested in taking steps to take Bell Lane from a Permissive Right of Way into a Definitive Right of Way, to protect the lane in the future.
31.23 To receive an update from the Neighbourhood Plan.
The Neighbourhood Plan are continuing to work and with Aldi who are due to submit their Planning Application it is expected for September. The Neighbourhood Plan are also working with New River Retail with regard to the other shops in the area and furthermore regarding the access via Willow and Grace and Fillers. The Neighbourhood Plan are making sure these Companies are complying with Neighbourhood Plan Policies.
The Neighbourhood Plan are working to renew the Neighbourhood Plan as it is a rolling document, and it is hoped to be ready in conjunction with the updated Local Plan. A meeting is planned with the Assistant Director of Planning at SKDC and the Director of Growth and Culture at SKDC on the 15th September 2022 where it is hoped further information can be gleaned as to an idea of when the next local plan is to be issued.
32.23 To consider what Deeping St James Parish Council can do to deter Heavy Goods Vehicles using the road bridge outside The Bell Pub.
A copy of The County of Cambridgeshire (Deeping St James Bridge, Deeping Gate and Deeping St James) (Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles) Order 1988, from Cambridgeshire County Council/Peterborough City Council (PCC), was circulated. This Order states all the rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the Bridge.
Deeping St James Parish Council do not have jurisdiction over this bridge, it comes under Peterborough City Council’s power.
It was discussed that Deeping St James Parish Council, alert residents via social media stating that if they should they witness an HGV crossing the bridge, they take a photo and contact the company directly, advising them of the prohibition, however, this was not agreed. The Police cannot assist unless the Police are there at the time an HGV is attempting to cross or if an HGV gets stuck.
The Bridge has a 7.5 tonne limit, allowing only heavy commercial vehicles along it if they are emergency vehicles; are there to remove a traffic obstruction or are to repair/improve/maintain the bridge.
It was established that Sat Nav’s are a problem, directing HGVs in the direction of the bridge, furthermore the Parish Council consider that the signage in the area is inadequate, however, previous interactions with PCC suggest that signage meets the needs required and more signs would clutter the road.
Cllr Denman offered to contact PCC to ask them to look into it again and keep the Parish Office informed.
33.23 To receive an update regarding the Welland Footbridge Project.
A meeting was held last week, with a representative of Peterborough City Council who is responsible for footpath access. The PCC representative has suggested that there is £20,000 available in any one financial year. We require £350,000 to meet the needs of this project, but may be able to use the £20,000 as a value to match fund.
34.23 To receive information regarding the sale of pocket park land at Pawlett Close.
A resident who resides at the back of Pawlett Close is legalising a piece of land previously agreed to allow him to buy.
35.23 To receive and consider the following Planning Applications and put forward recommendations to the next Council Meeting, or make decisions in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers:
http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8170#/
S22/1300
Two-storey front and rear extension and enlargement of existing dormers.
150 Eastgate, Deeping St James, PE6 8RD
The applicant has resubmitted this application with a new planning number and a small amendment. The previous application was refused, and the Parish Council did not believe that the small amendment made was sufficient to improve this application.
The Parish Council continues to object to this application.
S22/1305
Proposed removal of existing conservatory, erect new enlarge garden room, with internal alterations.
61 Church Street, Deeping St James, PE6 8HF
The Parish Council were unable to discuss this due to lack of deadline given by SKDC and so have forwarded a ‘No comment’ response.
In light of the recent incident of two planning applications with a short deadline date, which do not meet any Parish Council meetings; it was agreed that the Assistant Clerk should forward any consultations received immediately to the Chair of Planning & Transport, to be evaluated. Should there be any applications that do not meet the deadline offered by SKDC Planning Officer after requesting an application to extend; these cases can be discussed by the Planning & Transport Committee by email.
S22/1393
Erection of garden room.
89 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8HH
This application has been approved under delegated powers.
S22/1327
Erection of two storey extension over garage
1 Pendlebury Drive, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8QF
This application has been approved under delegated powers.
S22/1496
Single storey rear extension, modification of existing conservatory.
73 Horsegate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EW.
This application has been approved under delegated powers.
S22/1283
Extension and alterations.
155 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8RB.
This application was previously discussed and approved at July’s meeting and appears to be a duplicate application.
S22/1563
Erection of dwelling.
Land to the rear of, 5 Broadgate Lane, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NW
The Councillors briefly discussed this Planning Application and decided to refer it to Full Council, to allow more time to review.
36.23 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:
http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8170#/
S22/0826
Non-Material Amendment to change external extension wall to stone of p/p S21/0701 3 New Row Deeping St James Lincolnshire
DSJPC – No consultation required
SKDC - Amendments Approved 20th July 2022
S22/0995
Proposed single storey side extension and repainting exterior render on existing cottage High Locks House 1 Bridge Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HA Grants DSJPC - Approved
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S22/0833
Single storey rear extension
3 Tudor Place Deeping St James Lincolnshire
DSJPC – No consultation required
SKDC – Certified as Lawful Use or Development (Proposed)
S22/0876
Install conservatory to the rear of the property.
43 Park Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF.
DSJPC - Approved
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S22/0931
Proposed single storey garden room.
75 Lady Margaret’s Avenue, Deeping St James, PE6 8TQ.
DSJPC - Approved
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S22/1128
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans), of planning approval S17/2101 (for two dwellings), by relocating two first floor windows on plot 2.
7 Wootton Close, Deeping St James.
DSJPC - Noted
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
S22/1232
Single Storey Front Extension
22 Ascendale Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8NZ
DSJPC – Approved
SKDC – Grants Planning Permission
The meeting closed at 8pm.
26.23 To agree the date of the next meeting.
Tuesday 13th September at 7pm.