PTC 2022 Minutes

The Minutes of the Planning & Transport Committee meeting held on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 7.00pm at the Institute. 

Present: Councillors Denman, Gilbert, Halls, Little, Robinson, Shinkins-Hoppe and Thomas. 

The Minutes were taken by the Assistant Clerk Louise Brown.

38.23 To receive apologies of absence.

Apologies were received from Cllrs Bowell and Stevens.  Cllr Hosking did not attend.

39.23 To receive declarations of interest, if any.

None were received.

40.23 To agree the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 16th August 2022.

PTC 2022 Minutes – Deeping St James Parish Council (lincolnshire.gov.uk)

The Minutes were agreed as a true representative and signed.

41.23 To receive reports from the Clerk.

Cllr Dilks has been to view the lamp posts that could be used along Linchfield Road to hold a SIDS device and can be included in the SIDS rota.  The office are awaiting the information to put forward to the LRSP.

The Assistant Clerk has sent traffic calming letters to the residents of Prentice Place.

The Assistant Clerk has sent a letter to Stonegate Brewery regarding the bollards and permissive right of way along Bell Lane.

Councillor Denman has sent an email to DSJPC office to be forwarded to PCC regarding the signage and use of Heavy Goods Vehicles on the DSJ Bridge.

Councillor Shinkins-Hoppe answered the Licencing Survey on behalf of the Council as agreed by 5 Councillors.

Three trees have been planted behind Linchfield School; we understand to replace the trees removed due to SKDC Planning Department.

During the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II, two planning applications (S22/1599 and S22/1708), were sent to the Planning Committee via round robin email and approved. 

42.23 To receive an update regarding the traffic calming on Church Street.

Two appendices were shared with the Councillors; one showing a traffic calming plan that was sent out to residents situated at the blind bend in Church Street, Deeping St James and one showing the responses received, offering ideas on how to improve these plans and information about incidents that have taken place at or near the resident’s homes.

The bend at Church Street, Deeping St James is a blind bend where a number of accidents have occurred and further building development has taken place, increasing traffic access in a dangerous area.  

From the responses received by the residents, one set of adjustments was suggested.  Councillors evaluated the suggestion, where an extra section of white hatching was offered between no.s 85-91 Church Street, opposite the Waterton Arms Public House.  Discussion ensued regarding hatching and that a need to push, as a good course of action, for a single of lane traffic around the bend in an attempt to slow the traffic down.  Signage is very important; signs stating caution concealed entrance and give way to oncoming vehicles or priority to oncoming vehicles, would cause the driver to slow.  An acknowledgement was given, that driving has improved since the lines in the road have been repainted, as they help to guide the driver and prevent drifting.  

It was discussed that the original map be sent in to LCC Highways, with an additional request for signage stating ‘Caution Concealed Entrance’ at either end of the road, and alerting LCC Highways that this is an initial attempt we are providing, along with the evidence we have collected from residents and the Crashmap site.  We are to ask for feedback and dialogue.

Cllr Shinkins-Hoppe asked for a note to be made that if there was ever a similar development that is going to impact the road usage, that we MUST make it a condition that the road traffic elements of that development are part of the S106 (where applicable), giving liability for the developer to contribute.  

43.23 To receive an update from the Neighbourhood Plan.

Three members of the neighbourhood Plan are meeting next Thurs 20th October 2022, with (South Kesteven District Council - SKDC), SKDC Assistant Director of Planning, SKDC Director of Growth and Culture, a representative responsible for the Local Plan and also the SKDC Principal Planning Officer.  The Neighbourhood Plan Team are keen to find out from SKDC, when they plan to issue the new Local Plan so that the updated Neighbourhood Plan can remain current and effective.  The meeting is to take a tour of three development sites currently under construction and one that is still waiting for the plans to come in.  

At The Neighbourhood Plans meeting last night, discussions regarding the Aldi planning application were raised; Aldi and New River Retail plan to now complete a planning application together.  

44.23 To receive a report of the budget position to date and expected outturn for the financial year 2022/23. 

45.23 To consider budget estimates for 2023/24 and make recommendations to the Finance, Policy and Personnel Committee.

A proposal was made to remove the budget for Bus Shelter Purchase, as £10,000 Section 106 money is expected from SKDC, to supply the bus shelters for the new development along Linchfield Road, clarification is requested to discover if money for the hardstanding’s already placed, have been taken out of the £10,000.  DSJPC also have three bus shelters that are not currently in use.  Clarification is being sought as to when Section 106 monies will be released.

It was proposed to continue to keep Campaigns and Surveys at £500.00.

It was proposed to continue to keep Bus Shelter Maintenance at £1,250.00.

It was proposed to drop the Reactive Speed Sign Budget moving forward as DSJPC are ordering a new speed device currently which will take DSJPC’s speed monitoring devices to three and there should only be the need to maintain the devices after, with ancillary items such as batteries.

It was proposed to consider precepting £1,000.00 for Road Closure Signs, so that we can alert residents to the upcoming road closures for events like the Remembrance Parade.

With the changes made, there should be a saving of approximately £4,500 for the new financial year.  These figures are to be brought to the Finance, Policy and Personnel Committee.

46.23 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#/

S22/1811 Resubmission of S22/1283

Two-storey side and rear extension and a single storey side extension.

155 Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8RB

This was an application that was previously put forward, which Deeping St James Parish Council approved.  SKDC objected and the applicant has now made major internal changes to the layout.  

DSJPC – Approved under delegated powers.

47.23 To report the outcome of previous Planning Applications:

http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8170#/

S22/1231

Erection of detached dwelling.

16 Park Estate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8NG

DSJPC - Objected

SKDC – Permission has been refused

S22/1081 

Erection of single storey rear extension.

9 Kesteven Close Deeping St James Lincolnshire

DSJPC – Consultation not required

SKDC – Lawful Certificate

S18/0045 

Use/operations/other matter Lawful development certificate (proposed) for use of domestic garage as dog grooming salon.

25 Thackers Way Deeping St James PE6 8HP 

DSJPC – Consultation not required

SKDC – Lawful Certificate

S22/1275 

Change of use of land to residential garden and erection of fencing.

Land To the Rear Of 29 & 31 Broadgate Lane Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8NW

DSJPC - Objected

SKDC – Grants Planning Permission

S22/1283

One two-storey side extension, one first floor side extension and a single storey flat roof rear extension. 

155 Eastgate Deeping St James Lincolnshire

DSJPC - Supported

SKDC – Permission has been refused

S22/1441

New premise licence for Deeping Rugby Club.

Deepings RUFC Spalding Road Deeping St James

DSJPC – Not consulted

SKDC – No objections

S22/1249 

Demolish existing conservatory, erection of single storey side and rear extension.

60A Horsegate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EW

DSJPC - Supported

SKDC – Grants Planning Permission 

S22/1300 

Two-storey front and rear extension and enlargement of existing dormers. 

150 Eastgate Deeping St James PE6 8RD

DSJPC - Objected

SKDC – Withdrawn by agent

S22/1496 

Single storey rear extension, modification of existing conservatory. 

73 Horsegate Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8EW

DSJPC – Approved

SKDC – Grants Planning Permission

S22/1327

Erection of two storey extension over garage.

1 Pendlebury Drive Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8QF

DSJPC - Approved

SKDC – Grants Planning Permission

S22/1393

Erection of garden room.

89 Eastgate Deeping St James PE6 8HH

DSJPC - Approved

SKDC -   Grants Planning Permission

S22/1563

Erection of dwelling

Land to the rear of 5 Broadgate Lane Deeping St James PE6 8NW

DSJPC – No objections

SKDC – Permission has been refused

S22/1305

Proposed removal of existing conservatory, erect new enlarge garden room, with internal alterations.

61 Church Street Deeping St James PE6 8HF

DSJPC – No comment

SKDC – Grants Planning Permission

48.23 To agree the date of the next meeting.

Tuesday 15th November at 7pm.

Meeting closed at 7:40pm