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 Councillor Haydn Williams.  Councillor Wesley Roberts attended as a substitute. 

To agree the minutes of the last meeting, held on Thursday 3 August 2023, as an accurate record for signing by the Chair.

Resolved: (For 8 Abstain 2)

That the minutes of the last meeting, held on 3 August 2023, be signed by the Chair as a accurate record. 

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 were declared.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

Catherine Thomas, Planning Manager, reported that one appeal relating to Newgate Lane, Whitestake had been allowed, subject to significant conditions.

Councillor Phil Smith requested a copy of the appeal decision.

Report of the Head of Planning and Enforcement.

Application approved, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Registered speakers: None

Address:                      Cedars Farm

                                      Drumacre Lane East

                                      Longton

Applicant:                    Mr J Wignall

Agent:                          Mr Chris Betteridge

                                      Farington House

                                      Stanifield Business Park

Development :Proposed change of use of former chicken farm buildings to E(g)/B8/B2 use including the external alterations and creation of car park and vehicle turning areas

The officer’s recommendation was to approve the application, subject to conditions. 

It was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor Phil Smith.

It was subsequently;

Resolved: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Report of the Head of Planning and Enforcement.

Application approved, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Registered speakers: one objector. 

Address:                      Danesway

                                      52 Hall Lane

                                      Longton

Applicant:                    Mr Howe

Agent:                          Mr Chris Betteridge

                                      Farington House

                                      Stanifield Business Park

Development: Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 07/2022/00692/REM to amend external elevations to relocate bedroom windows

The officer’s recommendation was to approve the application, subject to conditions. 

An amendment to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith and seconded by Councillor Mary Green.  The reasons for refusal were loss of amenity and overlooking. 

A vote was undertaken and the amendment was lost (3:7:0)

Officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor Matthew Farnworth. 

It was subsequently;

Resolved: (7:3:0)

That the application be approved, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.