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.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Caroline Moon.

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.

Councillor Mal Donoghue declared a personal interest in Item 6 – 25 Chapel Brow, Leyland.

Councillor Phil Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 8 – Lincluden, Newgate Lane, Whitestake.

Councillor Caleb Tomlinson declared personal interests in Item 6 – 25 Chapel Brow – and Items 9 and 10 – Site at former Mainway Court, Bamber Bridge

To be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Wednesday, 5 February 2020, be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

There were none to report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: 1 objector, Councillor Michael Green and the Applicant.

Address: 25 Chapel Brow, Leyland

Applicant: Mr A Hafiz

Agent: Roger Treacher, Hughes Treacher, Farrers Farm, Grange Lane, Hutton

Development: Retrospective change of use from office (A2) to place of worship (D1) including part two storey/part single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

Councillor Keith Martin left the meeting at 6.25PM

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9 No: 1)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The application site is considered to be in an unsustainable location due to the distance from the nearest shops and services, the absence of nearby public transport and the lack of connection to nearby settlements. The proposed development, therefore, does not represent sustainable development and does not comply with Chapter 9 (Promoting sustainable transport) particularly paragraphs 102c, 103, 105 and 108 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Central Lancashire Core Strategy Policy 3 (Travel) and Local Plan Chapter F (Catering for sustainable travel).

2.    The proposed development would have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and, as such, constitutes inappropriate development.  The benefits of the scheme insufficiently outweigh the harm to that landscape. As such, the proposed development is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan

Speakers: 4 objectors, Ward Councillor John Rainsbury and a representative of the Applicant.

Address: Lesser Marsh Barn, Station Road, Little Hoole, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5LH

Applicant: Create Homes

Agent: Mr Nathan Tonge, De Pol Associates, Farington House, Stanifield Business Park, Stanifield Lane, Farington

Development: Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 8no dwellings with associated works.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Barrie Yates, seconded by Councillor Mary Green, that the application be refused. Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED (Yes: 9 No: 1) that the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The application site is considered to be in an unsustainable location due to the distance from the nearest shops and services, the absence of nearby public transport and the lack of connection to nearby settlements. The proposed development, therefore, does not represent sustainable development and does not comply with Chapter 9 (Promoting sustainable transport) particularly paragraphs 102c, 103, 105 and 108 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Central Lancashire Core Strategy Policy 3 (Travel) and Local Plan Chapter F (Catering for sustainable travel).

2.    The proposed development would have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and, as such, constitutes inappropriate development.  The benefits of the scheme insufficiently outweigh the harm to that landscape. As such, the proposed development is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be deferred to allow officers to provide revised wordings for recommended conditions 3 and 4 so as to restrict storage internally of the workshop building only and to define specifically what agricultural vehicles can be stored on the land to the south of the workshop building for working on land to the west.

Speakers: Ward Councillor Margaret Smith, County Councillor Michael Green and a representative of the Agent.

Address: Lincluden, Newgate Lane, Whitestake

Applicant: S&G Plant Hire Ltd.

Agent: Acland Bracewell Surveyors Ltd., The Barrons, Church Road, Tarleton, PR4 6UP

Development: Variation of conditions imposed on permission 07/2011/0726/FUL.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Will Adams, seconded by Councillor Barrie Yates, that the application be deferred to allow officers to provide revised wordings for recommended conditions 3 and 4 so as to restrict storage internally of the workshop building only and to define specifically what agricultural vehicles can be stored on the land to the south of the workshop building for working on land to the west.

Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED (Unanimously) that the application be deferred.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: The Agent.

Address: Site of former Mainway Court, Mainway Gardens, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6GL.

Applicant: RP Tyson Construction

Agent: Mrs Deborah Smith, Rational House, 32 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3JJ.

Development: Retrospective application to retain 4 dwellings as built at plots 9-12 of planning permission 07/2018/3017/FUL.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions

Speakers: The Agent.

Address: Site at Mainway Court, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6GJ

Applicant: RP Tyson Construction

Agent: Mrs Deborah Smith, Rational House, 32 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3JJ.

Development: Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 07/2018/3017/FUL to amend the site layout together with the variation of conditions 4 (dwelling emissions), 5 (SAP assessment), 6 (landscaping), 7 (materials), 8 (affordable housing scheme), 9 (ground levels), 11 (parking), 13 (dust management plan), 14 (remediation), 17 (piling), 18 (invasive plants), 19 (cycle storage), 20 (construction management plan), 21 (access), 24 (drainage) and 26 (drainage) to reflect details that have been submitted and agreed by the Local Planning Authority.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    the draft Monitoring Reports be approved for publication on the Council’s website.

2.    authority is delegated to the Director of Planning and Property to make minor text, layout and formatting changes prior to publication, as necessary.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Planning and Property which sought approval of the 2018/19 Monitoring Report for the South Ribble Local Plan and the Central Lancashire Core Strategy.

Members were informed that the monitoring report is a national annual requirement which highlighted progress made between 2018 and 2019.

South Ribble’s population had increased consistently since 2011 and an ageing population was prevalent. A decline in the number of 30-34-year olds living in the borough was also noted.

Members were pleased to note that the unemployment rate for South Ribble was 3.2% and that this was below the average for Lancashire as a whole.

Of the 512 affordable homes built in Central Lancashire between 2018 and 2019, 97 were built in South Ribble. It was acknowledged that there was significant work to be undertaken in this area.

Although the take up of employment land in South Ribble was below the average for Central Lancashire, members were pleased that there was a low level of shop vacancies within the town centres.

Members requested that further information on air quality in the borough be provided to the committee but commended the report and the work undertaken over the last twelve months.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    the draft Monitoring Reports be approved for publication on the Council’s website.

2.    authority is delegated to the Director of Planning and Property to make minor text, layout and formatting changes prior to publication, as necessary.

3.    further information on air quality levels within the borough over the twelve-month period be provided to the committee.