Agenda, decisions and minutes

The chairman, Councillor Jon 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 received by Councillors Caleb Tomlinson, Michael Higgins and Michael Nathan.

A minute’s silence was held for Councillor David Wooldridge.

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

RESOLVED (Unanimously):

That the meeting held on 8 August 2018 be approved 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.

Councillor Mal Donoghue declared a personal interest in planning applications 07/2018/2742/VAR and 07/20183247/REM as he is a ward member, but was able under the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, to remain in the meeting during the consideration of the application.

The Director of Planning and Property will update at the meeting.

The Director (Planning and Property) informed the Committee that the following appeals had been dismissed/allowed by the Inspector:

·         Land To The Rear Of Fossdale Moss, Moss Side (07/2017/0960/FUL) for erection of 12no dwellings and associated garages – Appeal Dismissed

·         Land To The Rear Of Fossdale Moss, Moss Side (07/2018/0856/FUL) for erection of 6no dwellings – Appeal Allowed

·         Windmill Hotel, Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn (07/2017/3283/FUL) for erection of petrol filling station, including fuel tanks, convenience foodstore and associated access, car parking and landscaping – Appeal Dismissed

·         Land On The North Side of Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge (07/2017/2325/FUL) for erection of 261no dwellings – Appeal Allowed

·         Oakland Farm, Hollins Lane, Leyland (07/2017/2505/FUL) for use of polytunnel 3 for general storage – Appeal Allowed

The Leader expressed her disappointment that the decision on the second planning application in relation to Fossdale Moss had been overturned by the Planning Inspector, agreeing with the reasons given by the Committee that the three-storey design would be contrary to the character and appearance of the area.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 11, No: 1)

That the planning application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: Oakland Farm, Hollins Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8LJ

Applicant: Mr Lewis Buller

Development: Application for the variation of condition 2 (Restriction of repair and storage) of planning permission 07/2017/2505/FUL – use of polytunnel 3 for general storage (B8)

RESOLVED: (Yes: 11, No: 1)

That the planning application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

Planning application withdrawn until a further meeting.

Planning application withdrawn until a further meeting.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: Ward Councillor David Watts

Address: 142 Brierley Road, Walton Summit Industrial Estate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AH

Applicant: Evans Vanodine International

Development: Application for hazardous substance consent for the manufacture, storage and supply of hazardous substances (Detergents/Disinfectants) with the increase in quantities from approved application 07/2015/1825/HAZ

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

The Committee also asked if an informative note be placed on the decision for the wider distribution of safety instructions to residents in the Public Information Zone (PIZ) area.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: Land To The North Of Altcar Lane, Leyland, Lancashire

Applicant: Lovell

Agent: Mrs Rachel McHale, 1 Price Street, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, CH41 6JN

Development: Application for Reserved Matters for residential development of 200 dwellings (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale applied for)

(Outline 07/2016/0310/OUT)

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: Councillor Michael Green and the Applicant’s Agent (Mr Chris Betteridge).

Address: Former Farington Business Park, Wheelton Lane, Farington, Lancashire

Applicant: Rowland Homes and Ainscough Brothers LLP

Agent: Mr Chris Betteridge, Farington House, Stanifield Business Park, Stanifield Lane, Leyland, PR25 4UA

Development: Variation of condition 33 (public open space) imposed on planning application 07/2013/0288/FUL (Erection of a Residential development – Part detailed application for 234 dwellings and part Outline application with all matters reserved for approx. 234 dwellings with associated ground works, access arrangements and demolition)

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9, No: 2, 1 abstention)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: Applicant’s Agent (Mr Chris Betteridge)

Address: Land Off Wheelton Lane, Farington, Lancashire

Applicant: Rowland Homes and Ainscough Brothers LLP

Agent: Mr Chris Betteridge, Farington House, Stanifield Business Park, Stanifield Lane, Leyland, PR25 4UA

Development: Reserved Matters application for the erection of 199 dwellings following outline approval 07/2013/0288/FUL (Access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale applied for)

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9, No: 2, 1 abstention)

That the planning application be approved subject to conditions.