Meeting documents

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

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Mrs Noblet, C Tomlinson and Mrs Woollard.

The chairman (and on behalf of all members present) declared a personal interest in planning application 07/2017/0232/HOH.

Councillor Howarth declared a prejudicial interest in Planning Applications 07/2016/1171/FUL and 07/2017/0772/FUL.

Mike Atherton (Assistant Planning Manager) declared a personal interest in planning application 07/2016/1171/FUL.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chairman.
?

The Planning Manager informed the committee that the following appeals had been dismissed by the Inspector ?

? Lynwood Pine Avenue Little Hoole Preston (Planning Application 07/2016/0948/HOH) for two storey side extension

? Land To The Rear Of 60-64 Fossdale Moss, Leyland (Planning Application 07-2016-0299-FUL) for the erection of 12 dwellings and associated garages together with access following demolition of existing garage at 64 Fossdale Moss

? Land At The Rear Of 35 Ellen Street Bamber Bridge Lancashire (Planning Application 07/2016/1030/FUL) for erection of a single storey detached dwelling

The Planning Manager then indicated that the Inspector had allowed the following appeal ?

? 6 Lonmore Walton-Le-Dale (Planning Application 07/2016/1088/HOH) for first floor extension over existing garage to front/Single storey rear extension

Further to minute no. 17 (20 June 2017), the Planning Committee reconsidered a report on both its revised terms of reference for the committee and on new guidance on public participation.

The Legal Services Manager presented the report and highlighted a couple of minor changes under section 5.5 of the committee?s Terms of Reference. The Legal Services Manager added that the Governance Committee had considered this report at its meeting on 28 June 2017 and there was a suggestion made that borough/ward councillors should be invited to make representations after the applicant/agent had stated their case. The Governance Committee also suggested that the term used for the length of time allowed for each party should be consistent.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That ?

1. the comments made by the Governance Committee be noted.

2. subject to the minor changes reported at the meeting, the draft Terms of Reference for the Planning Committee at Appendix B together with the Guidance on Participation by the Public & Members of the Council at Planning Committee at Appendix C be agreed.

3. this now be recommended for approval to the Council meeting to be held on 19 July 2017.

(Councillor Howarth declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he was a member of Penwortham Town Council that considered this matter. He was able under the Code of Conduct for Elected Members to make representations but then left the meeting during the consideration and voting thereon.

Mike Atherton (Assistant Planning Manager) declared a personal interest in this application as he lived close to the application site, but was able under the employee?s code of conduct to remain in the meeting during the consideration of the application.)

Address: Land At Liverpool Road/Cop Lane, Penwortham, Lancashire

Applicant: Tesco Stores Ltd

Agent: Mr Jonathan Burns, Barnett House, 53 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AN

Development: Erection of new foodstore (Class A1), 2no non-food retail units, petrol filling station together with associated car parking, recycling facilities, landscaping and associated works following demolition of existing buildings. Formation of new access off Liverpool Road and service access off Cop Lane

RESOLVED (9 Yes, 0 Abstention, 2 No):

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report.
?

Address: Land To The Rear Of 60 - 64 Fossdale Moss, Moss Side, Leyland, Lancashire

Applicant: Five Star Development Homes Ltd

Agent: Clark Planning Consultants Ltd, 14 St Clements Road, Wigan, WN1 2RU

Development: Erection of 12 dwellings and associated garages together with access following partial demolition of existing bungalow at 64 Fossdale Moss and demolition of garage

RESOLVED (11 Yes, 0 Abstention, 1 No):

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

1. That the increase in traffic flow within the cul-de-sac spur off Fossdale Moss (48-68 Fossdale Moss - even numbers only), and the resulting amount of traffic, associated traffic noise and congestion, resulting from the proposed dwellings and vehicular access would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the occupants of neighbouring properties within the cul-de-sac. This is contrary to Policy B1 (criterion c) of the South Ribble Local Plan (2012-2026).
?

(The chairman?declared a personal interest on behalf of all members present in this?application as a member of the Council lived close to the application site but were able under the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, to remain in the meeting and take part in the consideration of the application.)

Address: Southview, 72 Marsh Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5ZL

Applicant: Mr A McKerney

Agent: Mr Peter Bamber, Lily Cottage, 12 Glen Avenue, Knowle Green, Preston, PR3 2ZQ

Development: Two storey rear extension with single storey element providing link to garage. First floor extension over garage with balcony together with part conversion into additional living accommodation. Formation of canopy to western elevation.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

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

1. The proposed garage extension, by virtue of its size, massing, design and proximity to No 68 Marsh would have a detrimental impact on residential amenity in terms of being over-dominant and overbearing, and is contrary to Policy G17(a) of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012-2026 and South Ribble Residential Design SPD Design Guidance Note: DG01 Point E.

2. That by virtue of its height, scale and design the proposal garage extension would negatively affect the character and appearance of the host dwelling and would appear overly prominent in the street scene and as such would be contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2016 and South Ribble Residential Design SPD Design Guidance Note: DG01 Points A and G.

Address: Meadowcroft Business Park, Pope Lane, Whitestake, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4BA

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rogers

Agent: Extended Design Limited, 97 The Farthings, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1SH

Development: Substitution of house type to plot 12 of planning permission 07/2012/0695/FUL as varied by 07/2016/0567/VAR

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

Address: Meadowcroft Business Park, Pope Lane, Whitestake, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4BA

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Melling

Agent: Mr David Perry, Extended Design Limited, 97 The Farthings, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1SH

Development: Substitution of house type to plot 9 of planning permission 07/2012/0695/FUL as varied by 07/2016/0567/VAR

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

Address: Meadowcroft Business Park, Pope Lane, Whitestake, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4BA

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Casey

Agent: Mr David Perry, Extended Design Limited, 97 The Farthings, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1SH

Development: Substitution of house type to plot 13 of planning permission 07/2012/0695/FUL as varied by 07/2016/0567/VAR

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report.
?

(Councillor Howarth declared a prejudicial interest in this application as he was a member of Penwortham Town Council that considered this matter. He was able under the Code of Conduct for Elected Members to make representations but then left the meeting during the consideration and voting thereon.)

Address: 248 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LY

Applicant: Mr Nigel Byrne

Agent: Mr Simon Wallis, WBD, 14 St David?s Avenue, Cleveleys, FY5 3NL

Development: Erection of MOT station/tool hire storage building, part retrospective conversion of former retail outlet to tool hire company office and waiting room for car wash customers, use of land as car wash facility, with erection of associated acoustic screens (not retrospective). Use of land for sale of gas storage bottles and the erection of a 3 metre high free standing metal frame

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

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

1. The development would result in an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to neighbouring residential properties and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed noise mitigation measures are adequate to overcome the adverse impacts caused by noise. The proposal would be seriously detrimental to residential amenity and therefore, is contrary to Policy 17 criteria c) and d) in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

2. The proposed 3m high acoustic fence along the boundary with the adjacent residential property 246 Liverpool Road, will have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the occupant of that property by virtue of its size, scale and proximity. Additionally, due to the location of the 3m high acoustic fence, it will have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

Address: AB INBEV UK LIMITED, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0XD

Applicant: AB InBev UK Ltd

Agent: Mr Dominic Page/Gerald Eve LLP

Development: Erection of portal framed detached building to provide storage and distribution (Class B8) with associated works

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report.
?