Update on appeal for no.35 Mount Pleasant

This is a copy of an email received yesterday with regard to the planning appeal at No 35 Mount Pleasant.

Dear Sir/Madam

Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Appeal by Mr Chris Fairburn - C & L Fairburn Property Developments Ltd
Site at 35 Mount Pleasant, Louth, LN11 9DW

Thank you for your email in regard to the above appeal.

I can advise you that, a site visit for this appeal is likely to take
place between November/December 2010. The decision letter is likely to
be issued 5 weeks after the date of the site visit.

Mr Paul Puddy
Case Officer, PINS AA PEP
The Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/20
Temple Quay House
2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristol, BS1 6PN

Minutes of meeting 4th August 2010

In attendance
Eric Howard,Eileen Howard,Brenda Nutt, Sylvia Scott, Carol Leslie, Veronica Lee,Betty Pinfold, Linda Mawer, David NewLove, James Pocklington, Dave Heal,Brian Shaw,Kim Carter, Jasmin Page, Leon Page,Donna Lyons.

The chairman opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.

The minutes of the previous meeting were recorded as being correct.

Blog Site – Some members of the group have looked at the Associations blog site and agreed that it looks very good; it is hoped the new site will encourage residents who do not attend the residents’ meeting to access the site to obtain information, local news and events.

Trans Linc - The chairman confirmed she has received no response from the company with regards to the concerns raised. A suggestion was put forward by a member of the group to contact the resident who is using this service to try and resolve the problem.

Speeding Cars – James Pocklington has offered to contact Louth Police to invite them to the next meeting to hopefully answer some of the concerns raised with regards to speeding cars and other issues.

Town Councillors – The group are disappointed the local Town Councillors have not attended meetings; Brian Shaw offered to contact and invite the councillors to the next meeting in September.

Cllr John Hough – The group would like to thank Cllr John Hough for all his hard work, support, advice and dedication to the Association over the last couple of years.

Street Cleaning – Cigarette butts are starting to accumulate again in the alleyway between Mount Pleasant and the new estate; Brian Shaw has offered to contact ELDC with regards to this.

Watts Lane – The pot hole along Watts Lane have been filled in. Further information regarding the street lights has been issued from ELDC (copy of email available).

Browns Site – Still no further news regarding who has purchased the site. The man holes are still exposed and large amounts of broken glass.

Bonus Ball/Quiz Night – Brian Shaw asked for some help collecting money; Kim Carter offered to help and collect from residents along Mount Pleasant Avenue. The Association are currently raising approximately £80 per month for the Association. The next quiz night will take place on 17th September.

Little Lane – Brian Shaw has agreed to contact Environmental Health with regards to concerns raised at the meeting.

Big Lunch – 29 people attended the event; very good day and everyone who attended commented on how successful it was. A special thanks to be passed onto Shelia Willet for washing up all the pots.

Railway Walk – The group raised concerns over the amount of motorcycles along this passage way.

Watts Lane Play Park – There is a large amount of dirty nappies left on the play park. Brian Shaw agreed to contact ELDC and report the problem.

Concerns have been raised with regards to a member of the public who is currently impersonating an employee from a utilities provider; he/she is currently targeting households along St Bernard Avenue demanding money. Unfortunately, a resident along St Bernard has already fallen victim to the scam.

The time and date of the next meeting is Wednesday 8th September, 7.30pm at St Michaels Church Rooms.

The Big Lunch!...

Here are some photos from yesterday's Big Lunch event at St Michael's Church hall.

Lots of happy faces enjoying good weather, good food and good company!

 

We tried to catch Brian's rat!

 

We had lovely music!

So everyone left with a broader tummy and an even broader smile!

Thanks to Kim,Brian,Mark and everyone that came together to join in a really lovely relaxing afternoon.

Minutes of meeting 9th June 2010

Minutes of Pleasant Residents Association 9^th June 2010

St Michaels Church Hall, Mount Pleasant, 7.30pm

In attendance: Kim Carter, Eric & Eileen Howard, Brenda Nutt, Joanna Green, Bob Frankum, Sylvia Scott, John & Chris Scott, Carol Leslie, Margaret Thomson, John Prior, Dave Heal, Leon and Jasmine Page, Cllr John Hough, Bob Oliver, Miss Pinfold, James Pocklington

Apologies : Brian Shaw, Donna Lyons, Andrea Prior

The minutes were read and recorded as being correct apart from one amendment to the amount raised by the quiz night which was incorrect.

Matters arising:

•       The development of 35 Mount Pleasant was raised, John Prior suggested that there may yet be an appeal so a bit early to celebrate outright victory. Cllr Hough wasn’t aware of any appeal but did point out the change to government planning guidelines which would categorise gardens as green field sites making it less likely for permission to be given if the site could be distinguished as a garden.
•        The blogsite had been visited by a few residents who thought it looked good and would help to promote the association. It was agreed to get the blog address on the next batch of flyers.
•       The driver of the Translinc bus that regularly mounts the kerb had been identified, Kim agreed to speak to Translinc to make them aware of the situation.

Other Business:

•       James confirmed that the £100 grant from Cllr Hough would be in the bank within the next few days and thanked John for his assistance.
•       Speeding cars in the neighbourhood continue to be a concern, Cllr Hough said he would relay the concerns to the relevant Police Inspector and request that a PCSO attend an Association meeting in the near future.
•        Cllr Hough reported that the new street lights on the path from Watts Lane to Spire View should be connected and working very soon .
•       Kim agreed to invite our local town councillors to the next meeting.
•       Eileen Howard pointed out that there were still some uncovered manholes on the derelict site on the corner of Watts Lane.  The meeting was concerned that children playing on the site were at risk and Kim agreed to highlight our concerns with the selling agents.
•       The issue of ELDC refuse lorries using Watts lane as an access lane unnecessarily was raised ,Kim agreed to talk to one of the drivers to see if they could take a different route.
•       Bob Frankum suggested that when the site is developed that some condition should be made that a footpath along Watts Lane is incorporated into the plans. Cllr Hough wasn’t aware of any plans for the site as yet.
•       A number of residents expressed concern about the safety of pedestrians when leaving the shop at the junction of Watts Lane and Newmarket.  Now that the area has been opened out cars are approaching with less caution and awareness of shoppers turning out of shop door way straight on to Watts Lane.
•       Cllr Hough suggested that we could share ideas and events with the Monks Park residents association, the meeting agreed this would be a good idea, Cllr Hough said he would ask Donna and Debbie from Linx to arrange a meeting between the two associations.
•       Leon asked the meeting if something could be done with the overhanging bushes that make it difficult to get down the pathway to the park at the end of Watts Lane. Cllr Hough suggested that a complaint is made to ELDC, Kim agreed to do that. Jasmine agreed with Leon and explained how she had been stung by nettles down the same path.
•       Kim announced another Quiz night to be held in St Michaels church hall in July all funds in aid of St Michaels Church. To enter a team of 4 will cost £20 including light refreshments.

Meeting closed at 8.10pm

Next meeting 7^th July

The Big Lunch!

The Pleasant Residents Association

Invite you to St Michael’s Church Hall an on Sunday 18^th July 12-3pm to join in

All drinks will be provided free of charge but please bring and share picnic foods (home made would be great!) and your own plates/cutlery/wine glasses etc.

Live Music! – Fun and Games!

Friends and Neighbours - everyone welcome!

35 Mount Pleasant Housing Development

A letter from the planning dept at ELDC to all residents close to the proposed development of 9 homes on 35 Mount Pleasant confirmed that the proposal was not in keeping and out of character to the locality and has therefore been rejected. This is good news for all those residents concerned with the increase in traffic , access issues and general unsuitability of the plans submitted. We shall wait to see if any amended proposals  are submitted.

Quiz night!

We had an enjoyable quiz night at St Michaels Church hall on Friday 23rd. Just four teams entered but the competition was fierce! 50 questions and a picture round kept us all guessing for a couple of hours. We raised £20 for association funds and had a great time,
why not join us for the next one later in June?