Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and an update to condition 22 that external lighting associated with the development shall be directional and designed to avoid excessive light spill and shall not illuminate bat roosting opportunities within the site or trees and hedgerows in the area.  The principles of relevant guidance should be followed (e.g. the Bat Conservation Trust and Institution of Lighting Professionals guidance Bats and Artificial Lighting in the UK 08/18).

Speakers: 4 objectors, Ward Councillors Colin Clark and Colin Coulton, and the Applicant (Ms Tracy Kneen)

Address: Land at 7 Marsh Lane / Golden Ball Hotel, Marsh Lane, Longton

Applicant: Mr Anthony Kneen, Kneen Developments Ltd.

Agent: Mr Phil Robinson, Graham Lea Architecture, Fourth Floor, Media Factory, Kirkham Street, Preston, PR1 2HE

Development: Residential development for the erection of 9 dwellings together with associated infrastructure following demolition of existing bungalow and ancillary buildings

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and an update to condition 22 that external lighting associated with the development shall be directional and designed to avoid excessive light spill and shall not illuminate bat roosting opportunities within the site or trees and hedgerows in the area.  The principles of relevant guidance should be followed (e.g. the Bat Conservation Trust and Institution of Lighting Professionals guidance Bats and Artificial Lighting in the UK 08/18).