Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Jon Hesketh welcomed everyone to the meeting, introduced the Committee and explained the proceedings and role of its members.

Apologies were received from Councillors Mal Donoghue and Peter Mullineaux.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 July 2018 be confirmed as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

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.

Item 6: 07/2018/3875/FUL – Councillor Rebecca Noblet declared a prejudicial interest.

Item 7: 07/2018/3017/FUL - Councillor Caleb Tomlinson declared a non-prejudicial interest.

The Director of Planning and Property will update the meeting.

The Interim Assistant Planning Manager (Development Management) reported that the Planning Inquiry relating to an appeal by Bellway Homes against the refusal of planning permission at Brindle Road would commence at 10am on 14 August at the Bamber Bridge Methodist Church, located on the corner of Wesley Street.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposal, by virtue of the introduction of metal shipping containers for use as a storage facility, would not be conducive to the residential area in which the application site is located. A view of the application proposal would be afforded in the wider street scene of Liverpool Road which would result in an inacceptable level of harm to the character of the area, contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    It is considered that the proposal would result in an increased level of activity to the parking and unloading area adjacent and in close proximity to the residential boundary of 250 Liverpool Road, contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties by virtue of the proposed use adjacent to residential boundaries and resulting in noise and disturbance, contrary to Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

Speakers: 3 objectors, Parish Councillor for Penwortham Town Council, Ward Councillor David Howarth and the applicant’s agent.

The Vice Chair of the Committee, Councillor Rebecca Noblet also addressed the Committee, then left the meeting.

Address:                    Howick Cross Service Station, 248 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston Lancashire PR1 0LY

Applicant:                  Inthebox Solutions Ltd

Agent:                        Mr Joshua Hellawell, 2 Lockside Road, Lockside Road, Preston PR2 2YS

Development:           Change of use of land for self-storage facility (class B8) including siting of 54 steel shipping containers together with the relocation of existing fence and gate.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposal, by virtue of the introduction of metal shipping containers for use as a storage facility, would not be conducive to the residential area in which the application site is located. A view of the application proposal would be afforded in the wider street scene of Liverpool Road which would result in an inacceptable level of harm to the character of the area, contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    It is considered that the proposal would result in an increased level of activity to the parking and unloading area adjacent and in close proximity to the residential boundary of 250 Liverpool Road, contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties by virtue of the proposed use adjacent to residential boundaries and resulting in noise and disturbance, contrary to Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the granting of planning permission with conditions be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure a commuted sum for playing field contribution.

Speakers: Ward Councillor David Watts and the Applicant (Concert Living Ltd)

Address:                    Mainway Court, Edward Street, Bamber Bridge Lancashire

Applicant:                  Concert Living Ltd and Progress Housing Association Ltd

Development:           The erection of ten 3 bedroom homes, two 4 bedroom homes for open market sale and five bedroom affordable rent bungalows with associated parking, landscaping and drainage.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the granting of planning permission with conditions be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure a commuted sum for playing field contribution.