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 had been received for Councillor Will Adams who, due to work commitments, would not arrive in time for the start of the meeting.

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 declarations of interest were noted.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting, held on Thursday, 14 September 2023, as an accurate record for signing by the Chair.

Resolved: (For 8 Abstain 1)

That the minutes of the last meeting, held on 14 September 2023, be signed by the Chair as an accurate record.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Planning Manager provided the regular update on any recent appeal decisions.

There was one appeal decision, relating to an enforcement notice served by the council at Penwortham Residential Park, Park Road on Stricklands Lane, Penwortham. Considering all the matters that were raised the Inspector dismissed the appeal and upheld the enforcement notices.

Report of the Head of Planning and Enforcement attached.

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

Councillor Will Adams arrived at 6.05pm at the beginning of the officer’s presentation.

Registered speakers: the applicant’s agent

Address:                      AB Inbev UK Limited

                                      Cuerdale Lane

                                      Samlesbury

Applicant:                    Budweiser Brewing Company Limited

Agent:                          Mr Dominic Page

                                      Gerald Eve LLP

                                      No.1 Marsden Street

                                      Manchester M2 1HW

Development: Erection of wastewater treatment plant comprising technical building, methane reactor, storage and processing tanks, flare stack, associated plant and enabling works.

Apologies were noted for the ward member who called in the application to committee, but due to work commitments was unable to attend the meeting.

The officer’s recommendation to approve the application, subject to conditions was proposed by Councillor Haydn Williams and seconded by Councillor David Shaw.

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 attached.

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

Registered speakers: None

Address:                      Withy Grove Park

                                      Brindle Road

                                      Bamber Bridge

Applicant:                    Mr Nathan McCracken (South Ribble Borough Council)

Development: Installation of 8.9m ‘Kompan Giant XL’ tower slide unit

The officer’s recommendation to approve the application, subject to conditions, was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor Kath Unsworth.

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 attached.

Application refused, as per the officer’s recommendation, on the grounds that:

1.    The proposed extraction equipment would impact negatively on the character and appearance of the area and would not accord with Core Strategy Policy 17 or Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    By reason of the increased noise and activity associated with a hot food takeaway, particularly during evening hours, and the additional demand for on-street car parking, the proposed change of use would be detrimental to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Core Strategy Policy 17 and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Registered speakers: Councillor Karen Walton

Address:                      16 Watkin Lane

                                      Lostock Hall

                                      Preston

                                      PR5 5RD

Applicant:                    Mr Asif Abbas

Development: Change of use to hot food takeaway (Use Class: Sui Generis) and installation of external extractor flue

The officer’s recommendation was to refuse the application on the grounds outlined within the report.

The officer’s recommendation to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Will Adams and seconded by Councillor Phil Smith.

It was subsequently;

Resolved: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused, as per the officer’s recommendation, on the grounds that:

1.    The proposed extraction equipment would impact negatively on the character and appearance of the area and would not accord with Core Strategy Policy 17 or Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    By reason of the increased noise and activity associated with a hot food takeaway, particularly during evening hours, and the additional demand for on-street car parking, the proposed change of use would be detrimental to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Core Strategy Policy 17 and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.