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Full Council Meeting

May 27, 2020 @ 19:00

ExFC - Wednesday 27 May 2020 

Present:                                 Councillor David Dobbie (Chairman)

Councillor Chris Lambie – arrived at 7:05pm

Councillor Keith Panter

Councillor James Plastow

Councillor Denise Schofield

 

 

In Attendance:          

 

Tom Clay                                Town Clerk

Rachel Allbones                      Deputy Clerk / RFO

 

 

 

  1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

 

Councillor Matt Boles – ex officio

Councillor Baptiste Velan

 

 

  1. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011 AND TO RECEIVE ANY APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION

 

None received.

 

 

  1. MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING (Paper A)

 

  1. Minutes of the meeting of Planning and Development Committee held on Tuesday 25 February 2020

 

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on Tuesday 25 February 2020 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

 

 

  1. RATIFICATION OF PLANNING RESPONSE (Paper B)

 

RESOLVED Committee ratified planning responses made through the emergency decision process during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown measures.

 

 

  1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

 

  1. Application Ref No: 141089 (29/05/20, 28 days)

Proposal: Planning application for two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

Location: 25 Nelson Street, Gainsborough

RESOLVED that no objection be made.

 

  1. Application Ref No: 141127 (12/6/20, 28 days)

Proposal: Planning application for a two storey side extension.

Location:41 North Parade, Gainsborough

RESOLVED that no objection be made.

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  • Application Ref No: 140851 (16/6/20, 28 days)

Proposal: Planning application to erect 5no. 2 bed apartments

Location: 49 Church Street, Gainsborough

RESOLVED Committee instructed that the number of apartments should be reduced to increase the provision of off-street parking.

 

 

  1. DECISION NOTICES (Papers C, D & E)

 

  1. Application Ref No: 140030

Proposal: Planning application for installation of security fence to rear, repairs to cracked lime plaster throughout, and minor external repairs.

Location: 21 Market Place, Gainsborough

Members NOTED the decision.

 

  1. Application Ref No: 140031

Proposal: Listed building consent for installation of security fence to rear, repairs to cracked lime plaster throughout, and minor external repairs.

Location: 21 Market Place, Gainsborough

Members NOTED the decision.

 

  • Application Ref No: 140740

Proposal: To change the use of the unit from A2, B1 and D1 to a

Beauty Salon (Sui Generis).

Location: Unit 008, Mercury House, Willoughton Drive, Gainsborough.

Members NOTED the decision.

 

 

  1. STREET NAMING (Paper F & G)

 

  1. Warren Wood

RESOLVED that the matter be deferred to the next meeting for further consideration. That the Deputy Clerk is to inform WLDC that the Committee is still considering the matter. It was further resolved that before the next meeting Committee members would circulate a list to each of names with local importance which would form the basis for consideration at the next meeting.

 

  1. Wilson Street and Bowling Green Road

RESOLVED that the Committee supports the list of road names put forward.

Note: Councillor Plastow abstained from the vote.

 

 

  1. TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS

 

None received.

 

 

  1. HOUSING ZONE

 

No update received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. GAINSBOROUGH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN (Papers E & F)

 

Committee noted that the plan has been submitted and is out for consultation (ends 20 July 2020) before consideration by the independent examiner. The submitted documents can be viewed at: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-services/planning-and-building/neighbourhood-planning/all-neighbourhood-plans-in-west-lindsey/gainsborough-town-neighbourhood-plan/

 

Committee further noted that it is not clear when a referendum could take place and it could be pushed back until spring 2021.

RESOLVED Committee instructed officers to approach WLDC to see what training is available for members, particularly in relation to the Neighbourhood Plan.

 

 

  1. CYCLING AND WALKING ROUTE SIGNAGE

            RESOLVED that consideration of the matter be deferred until the next meeting.

 

 

  1. TOWN STREET SIGNAGE

            RESOLVED that consideration of the matter be deferred until the next meeting.

 

 

  1. LEISURE CENTRE AND CONNAUGHT ROAD RAMP

RESOLVED Committee considered the matter and determined that Cllr Velan should be directed towards the Green Infrastructure Study, the Heritage Plan, and the Neighbourhood Plan. The Green Infrastructure Study has in particular ruled out a ramp in the tunnel between the leisure centre and Connaught Road (for use by cyclists and mobility scooters).

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting concluded at 7.58pm

Details

Date:
May 27, 2020
Time:
19:00
Event Category:

Venue

Virtual