Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chairman, Councillor Jon Hesketh, welcomed members of the public to the meeting and introduced the committee and explained the proceedings and the role of its members.

An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Mike Nathan.

Members are requested to indicate at this stage in the proceedings any items on the agenda in which they intend to declare an interest. Members are reminded that if the interest is a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (as defined in the Members’ Code of Conduct) they must leave the room for the whole of that item. If the interest is not a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, but is such that a member of the public could reasonably regard it as being so significant that it is likely that it would prejudice their judgment of the public interest (as explained in the Code of Conduct) then they may make representations, but then must leave the meeting for the remainder of the item.

There were no declarations of interest.

Held on Wednesday, 10 January 2018, to be signed as a correct record.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chairman.

A verbal update will be given in respect of recent planning appeals.

The Planning Manager informed the Committee that the following appeals had been dismissed/allowed by the Inspector:

·         Land Adjacent The Fields, Long Moss Lane, New Longton (07/2016/1341/OUT) for erection of 1no two storey detached dwelling and double garage (access and scale applied for) – Appeal Dismissed

·         Prospect Hill Training Centre, Old Brown Lane, Walton-Le-Dale (07/2016/1309/FUL) for retrospective change of use of the site from training centre (Use Class D1) to a drain cleaning/repairs contractors yard (Sui Generis) and installation of 5m high poles to accommodate security lighting and CCTV cameras. Proposed erection of two storey office and storage building following demolition of existing single storey timber building – Appeal Dismissed

·         338 Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland (07/2016/0457/OUT) for erection of 5 No. dwellings with associated access – Appeal Allowed

·         18 Marsh Lane, Longton (07/2017/1409/HOH) for Two Storey Side Extension and single storey rear extension – Appeal Dismissed

·         Meadowcroft Business Park, Pope Lane, Whitestake (07/2016/1292/FUL) for construction of new access road and junction of Meadowcroft Business Park – Appeal Allowed

Report of the Planning Manager attached.

RESOLVED (11 Yes, 1 Abstention, 2 No):

That planning permission be refused for the reasons as set out below:

1.    The proposal will adversely impact on the character and visual amenities of the area, through a built form which detracts from the locality and results in a poorly designed scheme. The proposal will lead to increased disturbance and have a detrimental impact on highway amenities in the locality as a result of increased activity in and around the site. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policies B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012 – 2026.

2.    The utilitarian nature of the design when considered cumulatively with other commercial uses in the locality, will have a detrimental impact on the character, fabric and grain of this established settlement. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policies B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012 – 2026.

Address: Windmill Hotel, Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7NS

Applicant: James Hall & Company Ltd

Agent: Mrs Deborah Smith, Albert Edward House, The Pavilions, Preston, PR2 2YB

Development: Erection of petrol filling station, including fuel tanks, convenience foodstore and associated access, car parking and lanscaping following demolition of existing public house

RESOLVED (11 Yes, 1 Abstention, 2 No):

That planning permission be refused for the reasons as set out below:

1.    The proposal will adversely impact on the character and visual amenities of the area, through a built form which detracts from the locality and results in a poorly designed scheme. The proposal will lead to increased disturbance and have a detrimental impact on highway amenities in the locality as a result of increased activity in and around the site. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policies B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012 – 2026.

2.    The utilitarian nature of the design when considered cumulatively with other commercial uses in the locality, will have a detrimental impact on the character, fabric and grain of this established settlement. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policies B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012 – 2026.

Report of the Planning Manager attached.

RESOLVED (12 Yes, 1 Abstention, 1 No):

That the Committee be minded to approve the application with the decision being delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon the successful completion of Section 106 Agreement to secure 100% affordable-rent housing on-site and the provision of on-site Public Open Space.

Address: Expac (preston) Ltd, Dunkirk Mill, Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side, Leyland, PR26 7SQ

Applicant: MCI Developments Limited, Adactus Housing Group and Neil Kay

Agent: William Fulster, 15 Beecham Court, Wigan, WN3 6PR

Development: Reserved Matters application for the erection of 34 affordable dwellings (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and scale applied for)

RESOLVED (12 Yes, 1 Abstention, 1 No):

That the Committee be minded to approve the application with the decision being delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon the successful completion of Section 106 Agreement to secure 100% affordable-rent housing on-site and the provision of on-site Public Open Space.

Report of the Planning Manager attached.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report and the additional condition outlined in the update sheet.

Address: Land At Club Street, Club Street, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6FN

Applicant: Back Care Solutions Ltd

Agent: Mrs Louise Leyland, 2 Lockside Office Park, Lockside Road, Preston, PR2 2YS

Development: Erection of 2 No. industrial units together with associated car parking

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report and the additional condition outlined in the update sheet.