Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, welcomed members of the public to the meeting, introduced the committee and explained the roles of its members and proceedings.

Apologies for absence was received from Councillors Jon Hesketh and Cliff Hughes.

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 judgement 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.

Councillors Phil Smith and Keith Martin declared personal interests in Item 8 – Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park, Penwortham.

Councillor Caleb Tomlinson declared a personal interest in Item 9 – Pearson House, Station Road, Bamber Bridge.

Councillor Barrie Yates declared a personal interest in Item 10 – 287 Higher Walton Road.

Councillors Caleb Tomlinson and Keith Martin declared personal interests in Item 12 – 2 Rydal Avenue, Walton-le-Dale.

Held on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, to be signed as a correct record.

Queries were made about minute numbers 66.1 and 66.4 which stated that “the application be approved and the decision be delegated to the Director of

Planning and Property in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the

Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Section 106

agreement to secure affordable housing, delivery of employment land through

a management company, public art contribution, acoustic fencing, highway

contributions, air quality monitoring and education” and that “the diversion of Public Footpath No. 59 be approved”.

It was felt that minute number 66.1 accurately reflected the decision made by members of the committee. Minute number 66.4 would be amended, however, to read “that the diversion of Public Footpath No. 59 be undertaken.”

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the last meeting held on Wednesday, 23 October 2019 be signed as a correct record by the Chair subject to an amendment to minute number 66.4.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Head of Development Management informed the committee of four appeals which had been referred to the Planning Inspector relating to:

·         Land between 2-3 Townley Lane, Penwortham – appeal dismissed

·         Land between 2-3 Townley Lane, Penwortham – appeal dismissed

·         72 Leyland Road, Penwortham – appeal dismissed

·         Moorfield, Six Acre Lane, Longton – appeal upheld

Members requested that the Inspector’s report on Moorfield, 6 Acre Lane, Longton be circulated.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That consent be granted with conditions.

Speakers: Ward Councillor Matthew Tomlinson

Address: Land at School Lane/Golden Hill Lane, Leyland

Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd

Agent: Harris Partnership, 77 Dale Street, Manchester

Development: Advertisement consent for 5 no. internally illuminated signs.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That consent be granted with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 10 Abstain: 1)

That the variation of conditions 2 (site layout) and 5 (site compound) of planning permission 07/2018/0856/FUL be approved with conditions.

Speakers: Ward Councillor Michael Green and the Agent

Address: Land to the rear of 60-64 Fossdale Moss, Moss Side, Leyland, Lancashire

Applicant: Five Star Development Homes Ltd

Agent: Geoffrey Clark, 14 St Clements Road, Wigan, WN1 2RU

Development: Application for the variation of conditions 2 (site layout) and 5 (site compound) of planning permission 07/2018/0856/FUL

RESOLVED: (Yes: 10 Abstain: 1)

That the variation of conditions 2 (site layout) and 5 (site compound) of planning permission 07/2018/0856/FUL be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: Visitors Centre, Hurst Grange Park, Penwortham

Applicant: Greg Clark, Neighbourhood Services, South Ribble Borough Council

Development: Restoration and refurbishment of Coach House building to provide park visitor centre and café with associated toilets, garden area and partial building of perimeter wall to rear to include secure courtyard, workshop/store and log store.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: Pearson House, Station Road, Bamber Bridge

Applicant: Mr P Patel, South Ribble Borough Council

Agent: Mr Lee McGregor, LMC Architecture, 4 Dovedale Drive, Ightenhill, Burnley, BB12 8XD

Development: Conversion of existing vacant building to form 9 no. flats with office area at ground floor.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 6 Abstain: 2 No: 3)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: the Applicant

Address: 287 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4HU

Applicant: Robert Helm

Development: Erection of 1no 2 bedroomed detached bungalow

An amendment was moved by Councillor Yates, seconded by Councillor Mary Green, for the application to be refused due to lack of parking and loss of privacy.

The vote on the Amended Motion was Yes: 3, No: 6, Abstain: 2 and the Chair declared that the Amended Motion was lost.

A vote on the Substantive Motion was then moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Donoghue, and it was RESOLVED (Yes: 6 Abstain: 2 No: 3) that the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: 55 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SA

Applicant: Venue Group Ltd

Agent: Mr David Perry, Extended Design Limited, 97 The Farthings, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1SH

Development: Change of use from (Class A2 Financial and professional services) to (Class A4 Drinking establishment) replacement shop frontage and outside seating area

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9 Abstain: 2)

That the application be approved with conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition to read that prior to the commencement of the use hereby approved an acoustic survey shall be undertaken to ensure that the party wall between no 2 and no 4 Rydal Avenue meets the requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations 2010 as amended. Details of the findings of the survey and any mitigation measures identified shall be submitted for approval to the local planning authority. Once approved the mitigation measures shall be carried out as approved prior to the commencement of the use or as agreed otherwise with the local planning authority. The approved mitigation measures shall be retained and maintained thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity and to safe guard the living conditions of the nearby residents in accordance with Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

Speakers: 5 objectors, Councillor Matthew Tomlinson (on behalf of Councillor Paul Foster), Councillor Bill Evans and a representative of the Agent (Mr Graeme Thorpe)

Address: 2 Rydal Avenue, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4RU

Applicant: Cygnet Health Care

Agent: Miss Abigayle Boardman, 4 The Crossroads Business Park, Freckleton Street, Kirkham, PR4 2SH

Development: Change of use of existing dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Institution (Class C2)

An amendment was moved that the application be approved with conditions outlined in the report and an additional condition to read that prior to the commencement of the use hereby approved an acoustic survey shall be undertaken to ensure that the party wall between no 2 and no 4 Rydal Avenue meets the requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations 2010 as amended.

Details of the findings of the survey and any mitigation measures identified shall be submitted for approval to the local planning authority. Once approved the mitigation measures shall be carried out as approved prior to the commencement of the use or as agreed otherwise with the local planning authority. The approved mitigation measures shall be retained and maintained thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity and to safe guard the living conditions of the nearby residents in accordance with Policy 17 in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED (Yes: 9 Abstain: 2) that the application be approved with conditions outlined in the report and the additional condition as outlined above.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: Preston Scania, 514 Four Oaks Road, Walton Summit Industrial Estate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 8BW

Applicant: Haydock Commercial Vehicles

Agent: C Squared Architects, The Barns, Stretton Road, Warrington, WA4 4NP

Development: Reserved Matters Application for the erection of proposed replacement HGV vehicle workshop and service centre

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.