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.

Apologies for absence were received from the following:

·         Councillor Peter Mullineaux – substituted by Councillor Damian Bretherton.

·         Councillor David Shaw – substituted by Councillor Angela Turner

·         Councillor Will Adams – substituted by Councillor Colin Sharples

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.

None declared.

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

A query whether a public consultation had been successfully completed was raised in relation to the decision on item 12, 07/2022/00692/REM – Danesway, 52 Hall Lane, Longton. In response, the Committee were advised that the public consultation had been undertaken and completed by the applicant.

It was subsequently

Resolved: (Unanimously)

that the minutes of the last meeting, held on Thursday 27 April 2023, be signed by the Chair as an accurate record.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

There were no appeal decisions reported.

Report of the Head of Planning and Enforcement attached.

Application refused on the grounds that the proposed buildings, by virtue of their size, scale and proximity, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents on Grasmere Avenue as a result of overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect, contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria a) of the South Ribble Local Plan.

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

Address: Land West of Lancashire Business Park

               Centurion Way

               Farington

               Lancashire

Applicant: Caddick Development Ltd

Agent: Mark Saunders

            NJL Consulting

            Origin, 6^th Floor

            70 Spring Gardens

            Manchester M2 2BQ

Development: Reserved Matters of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale following outline approval 07/2020/00781/OUT for 2no. buildings totalling 5,388sq.m (Use Classes E(g)/ B2/B8) with ancillary office space and associated works together with updated landscaping scheme and ecological enhancements for the Phase 1 development.

An amendment to refuse the application, against the officer’s recommendation, was proposed by Councillor Haydn Williams and seconded by Councillor Colin Sharples on the grounds that the proposed development would be overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect on neighbouring properties contrary to Policy G17 (a) of the South Ribble Local Plan. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( Unanimously)

That the application be refused on the grounds that the proposed buildings, by virtue of their size, scale and proximity, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents on Grasmere Avenue as a result of overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect, contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria a) of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Head of Planning and Enforcement attached.

Application refused on the grounds that:

1. The proposed building, by virtue of its size, scale and proximity, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents on Grasmere Avenue as a result of overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect, contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria a) of the South Ribble Local Plan; and

2. Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on highway safety and highway capacity contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria c) of the South Ribble Local Plan.

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

Address: Land West of Lancashire Business Park

               Centurion Way

               Farington

               Lancashire

Applicant: Caddick Development Ltd

Agent: Mark Saunders

            NJL Consulting

            Origin, 6^th Floor

            70 Spring Gardens

            Manchester M2 2BQ

Development: Erection of a Class B2/B8/E(g) Use building of 3,065 sq. m with ancillary office space, associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure

An amendment to refuse the application, against the officer’s recommendation, was proposed by Councillor Haydn Williams and seconded by Councillor Colin Sharples on the grounds that the proposed development would be overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect on neighbouring properties contrary to Policy G17 (a) of the South Ribble Local Plan. In addition, insufficient information had been provided to demonstrate that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on highway safety and highway capacity contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria (c) of the South Ribble Local Plan. It was subsequently;

Resolved: (Unanimously)

that the application be refused on the grounds that:

1. The proposed building, by virtue of its size, scale and proximity, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents on Grasmere Avenue as a result of overlooking, overshadowing and have an overbearing effect, contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria a) of the South Ribble Local Plan; and

2. Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on highway safety and highway capacity contrary to the requirements of Policy G17 criteria c) of the South Ribble Local Plan.