Agenda, decisions and minutes

A minute’s silence was held for Councillor Christine Melia, who had recently passed away following a short illness.

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 and held with COVID-secure measures in place.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Will Adams.

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.

Councillor Gareth Watson declared a personal interest in item 7 – land of Belle Field Close, Penwortham.

To be approved as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

Resolved: (For: 7 Abstain: 5)

For: Councillors Caleb Tomlinson, Mary Green, Harry Hancock, Jon Hesketh, Colin Sharples, Phil Smith, Gareth Watson.

Abstain: Councillors Mal Donoghue, James Flannery, Chris Lomax, Caroline Moon, Barrie Yates

That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Wednesday, 25 August 2021, be approved as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

There were no appeals to report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved: (For: 8 Against: 4)

That the application be deferred to enable further consultation with local residents, including a meeting between the applicant and residents to be chaired by the Council’s Planning Officers.

Speakers: 3 objectors, the Agent (Mr Phil Garner) and the Applicant (Mr David Cunningham)

Address: Land to the east of Reynard Close, Longton

Applicant: Longton Developments Ltd.

Agent: Mr Graham Edge

            Quayside

            Wilderspool Business Park

            Stockton Heath

            Warrington

            WA4 6HL

Development: Erection of 14 new residential units with associated garages and works, and new access from Reynard Close.

An amendment was proposed by Councillor Barrie Yates, seconded by Councillor Phil Smith, to refuse the application.

An additional amendment was proposed by Councillor James Flannery, seconded by Councillor Colin Sharples, to defer the application.

Upon being put to the vote, it was subsequently

Resolved: (For: 8 Against: 4)

For: Councillors Caleb Tomlinson, Mal Donoghue, James Flannery, Harry Hancock, Chris Lomax, Caroline Moon, Colin Sharples, Gareth Watson

Against: Councillors Mary Green, Jon Hesketh, Phil Smith, Barrie Yates

That the application be deferred to enable further consultation with local residents, including a meeting between the applicant and residents to be chaired by the Council’s Planning Officers.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved: (unanimously)

That

1.     Members are minded to approve the application; and

2.     the decision is delegated to the Director of Planning and Housing in consultation with Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure a financial contribution towards public open space and onsite affordable housing.

Speakers: the Agent (Mr Mike O’Brien)

Address: Land off Belle Field Close, Penwortham

Applicant: Seddon Homes

Agent: Mike O’Brien

            Pinnacle Planning

            500 Styal Road

            Manchester

            M22 5HQ

Development: Residential development for the erection of 63 dwellings with associated works and infrastructure.

It was proposed by Councillor Caroline Moon, seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson, and subsequently

Resolved: (unanimously)

That

1.    Members are minded to approve the application; and

2.    the decision is delegated to the Director of Planning and Housing in consultation with Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure a financial contribution towards public open space and onsite affordable housing.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved: (unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Speakers: None

Address: 176-178 Station Road

                 Bamber Bridge

                 Preston

                 Lancashire

                 PR5 6TP

Applicant: Mr Stephen Whittle

Development: Change of use of first floor into House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO)

It was proposed by Councillor Jon Hesketh, seconded by Councillor Harry Hancock, and subsequently

Resolved: (unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved: (unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Speakers: the Applicant

Address: 8 Hope Terrace

                Lostock Hall

                Preston

                Lancashire

                PR5 5RU

Applicant: Lostock Ale Company

Development: Change of use of ground floor of No 8 from Retail to Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis) and the formation of internal connection from No 7

It was proposed by Councillor James Flannery, seconded by Councillor Mal Donoghue, and subsequently

Resolved: (unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.