Issue - meetings

Response to Chorley Bororugh Council in respect of a Planning Application for a new prison.

 

 

Meeting: 11/11/2021 - Planning Committee (Item 72)

72 Response to Chorley Borough Council in respect of a Planning Application for a new prison pdf icon PDF 313 KB

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Decision:

Resolved:

 

That the views set out in full in the report and additional concerns relating to biodiversity net gain; a need for road improvements, infrastructure and funding for a bus service; a Jobs and Skills Plan; and the possibility of reopening Midge Hall train station be submitted to Chorley Borough Council as the determining Authority.

Minutes:

Speakers: 1 objector and Councillor Michael Green (neighbouring ward councillor)

 

Address: Land adjacent to HMP Garth and HMP Wymott

               Leyland

 

Applicant: Ministry of Justice

 

Agent: Miss Claire Pegg

           1 Marsden Street

           Manchester

 

Members discussed a number of issues and areas for consideration to be included within South Ribble Borough Council’s response as a consultee to the application.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith, seconded by Councillor James Flannery, and subsequently

 

Resolved: (Unanimously)

 

That the views set out in full in the report and additional concerns relating to biodiversity net gain; a need for road improvements, infrastructure and funding for a bus service; a Jobs and Skills Plan; and the possibility of reopening Midge Hall train station be submitted to Chorley Borough Council as the determining Authority.