MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Held on 31 March 2008

Present: Cllr B Dobbs (in the Chair)

Cllrs Mrs I Daw A Howard P Jackson Mrs M Morgan G Parkhurst S Pratley P Prince G Richards E Rolls Mrs M Rolls Mrs J Taylor

114. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr A Howard declared a personal interest in minute 116 due to being a member of the District Council.

Cllr A Howard declared a personal and prejudicial interest in minute 117, planning application N/110/00718/08, due to the applicant being a member of MASCOT.

115. MINUTES
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2008, having been previously circulated, be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

116. E.L.D.C. PLANNING DECISIONS
N/172/03284/07 Extension to existing mobile home to provide a conservatory in accordance with amended plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 14 January 2008 – 20 St. James Court, Highgate Park, Sutton-on-Sea. Application approved.

N/172/00219/08 Extension to existing dwelling to provide a living room and hall with 1 no. bedroom and w.c. over on the site of part of existing dwelling which is to be demolished – Robins Acre, Alford Road, Sutton-on-Sea. Application approved.

N/110/00218/08 Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide morning room, utility, an integral garage and domestic workshop and 1 no. first floor bedroom on the site of part of the existing dwelling which is to be demolished – 6 Harris Boulevard, Mablethorpe. Application approved.

N/110/00463/08 Change of use, conversion of and alterations to an existing building currently used as an indoor covered winter market, to use as a mixed use of indoor summer car park and as an indoor covered winter market, with the provision of security steel grids and gates on windows and doors and construction of a vehicular access – land at Admirality Road, Mablethorpe. Application approved.
Note: The Committee expressed concern regarding the approval of this application contrary to the comments made by the Town Council. It was considered that inadequate regard had been given to the potential nuisance caused by fumes from vehicles in an enclosed car park and the highway issues. The Town Clerk was instructed to write to the District Council setting out the Committee’s concerns.

N/110/00002/08 Change of use, extensions and alterations to existing theatre into a children’s play area and to provide a porch and 3 no. canopies – Dunes Family Entertainment Centre, Central Promenade, Mablethorpe. Application approved.
Note: The Committee expressed concern regarding the approval of this application contrary to the comments made by the Town Council. Of particular concern was the apparent disregard to the loss of a key community and social facility. The Town Clerk was instructed to write to the District Council requesting an explanation for the decision.

Cllr A Howard declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application N/110/00463/08 due to knowing the applicant and in application N/110/00002/08 due to being a member of MASCOT and left the meeting during consideration of these items.

117. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That in accordance with Schedule 16 of the Local Government Act 1972, observations on the following planning applications be submitted to East Lindsey District Council (for details of submissions see appendix attached).

N/172/00646/08 That this application be supported.

N/172/00369/08 That this application be supported.

N/172/00740/08 That this application be supported.

N/110/00607/08 That this application be supported.

N/110/03027/08 That this application be supported.
N/110/00712/08 That objection be made – as the proposed development was too large for the site, resulting in over intensive development which would be detrimental to the occupiers of neighbouring property. It was also considered that the development of three storey properties would result in unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy A4 of the East Lindsey Local Plan Alteration 1999. Concern was also expressed about the inadequacy of the amenity and retail infrastructure in the area to support additional residential development.

118. CLERK’S CORRESPONDENCE
(i) Merender, Alford Road, Sutton-on-Sea – notification that the applicant had lodged an appeal against the refusal of application N/172/02464/07.

(ii) Willow Tree Farm, Brickyard Lane, Sutton-on-Sea – notification that the applicant had lodged an appeal against the refusal of application N/172/03010/07.

(iii) Local Police and Community Forum - details of the next meeting to be held at the Methodist Church Hall, Algitha Road, Skegness on Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 7.30 p.m.

(iv) Parking enforcement – acknowledgements from the Police Authority and the Chief Constable for correspondence sent regarding car parking.

(v) Traffic Survey – further details of the data collected during the traffic survey undertaken on The Strand, Mablethorpe. It was noted that the Town Clerk would include an item on the agenda for the next meeting of this committee to consider the issue of speed limits and the possible introduction of 20 m.p.h. limits.
(Note: Cllr P Jackson declared a personal interest in The Strand due to living on that road.)

(vi) Off Street Parking Places Order – notification from East Lindsey District Council that the Order had been confirmed and the Town Council’s objections had been noted.

(vii) Neighbourhood Policing Team – notification of property marking sessions being held at the Mablethorpe Learning Centre, Seacroft Road, Mablethorpe on 11 and 25 April, and 9 and 23 May 2008.

119. MATTERS FOR URGENT DISCUSSION
(i) Bus stop, Seacroft Road, Mablethorpe – concern that the bus stop had been located in the middle of the footway causing difficulty for blind people.

(ii) Mablethorpe Leg Club – information on an award received by the Leg Club.

(iii) Eco Homes – information on the development of eco homes.

(iv) Anglian Water – information that Anglian Water had been undertaking drain clearing in The Sidings area of Sutton-on-Sea.

(v) Cllr Mrs M Rolls thanked the members of the Committee for all the good wishes expressed during her recent recovery from surgery.