Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, welcomed members of the public to the meeting, introduced the committee and explained that the meeting was being livestreamed to YouTube.

The Chair formally welcomed Elizabeth Hindle, Head of Planning and Enforcement to her first meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Harry Hancock who was substituted by Councillor David Shaw.

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.

No interests declared.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting as an accurate record for signing by the Chair.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 9 March 2023, be approved as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

No appeal decisions were reported.

Report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

The Committee are minded to approve the application, with the amendment to condition 32 within the supplementary agenda, and that the decision is delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure a public open space contribution and affordable housing provision.

Registered speakers: 2 objectors and the applicant’s agent.

Address: Land to the East of Reynard Close

               Longton

               Lancashire

Applicant: Story Homes

Agent: Mrs Charlotte Fowler

            Asteer Planning LLP

            Mynshulls House

            14 Cateaton Street

            Manchester M3 1SQ

Development: Erection of a residential development (34 dwellings - use Class C3) with associated vehicular access, roads and footways, hard and soft landscaping, drainage and other associated works.

The officer’s recommendation to approve the application, with the final decision delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure a public open space contribution and affordable housing provision, was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson. It was subsequently;

Resolved: (For: 11 Against: 1 )

The Committee are minded to approve the application, with the amendment to condition 32 within the supplementary agenda, and that the decision is delegated to the Head of Planning and Enforcement in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure a public open space contribution and affordable housing provision.

Report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

Application approved with conditions outlined in the officer’s report.

Registered speakers: None

Address: 360 Leyland Lane

               Leyland

               Lancashire PR25 1TB

Applicant: Mr A Mumin

Agent: Mr Ashfaq Patel

            115 Church Street

            Preston PR1 3BS

Development: Single storey rear extension.

The officer’s recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor James Flannery. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions outlined in the officer’s report.

After the conclusion of this item, the Chair thanked John Harrison, Interim Director of Planning and Development in his final meeting before leaving the Council.