Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, welcomed the committee and members of the public and explained that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was being held virtually and livestreamed to YouTube.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mal Donoghue and 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 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.

There were none.  

To be approved and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (For: 8 Abstain: 2)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 17 September 2020 be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

To be approved and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (For: 7 Abstain: 3)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 21 September 2020 be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Director of Planning and Property informed the committee of one appeal relating to 25 Midge Hall Lane, Leyland which had been allowed by the Planning Inspector.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the applications; and

2.    the decisions be delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure public open space and affordable housing.

Speakers: Ward Councillor Karen Walton, the Agent and a representative of Keepmoat Homes.

Address: Land off Croston Road, Moss Lane and Flensburg Way

                 Farington Moss

Applicant: The Homes and Communities Agency (trading as Homes England)

Agent: Mrs Anna Relph

             Turley

             10^th Floor, 1 New York Street

             Manchester

             M1 4HD

Development: Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and style) for the erection of 399 residential dwellings, internal access roads, garages, public open space and associated infrastructure.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the applications; and

2.    the decisions be delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure public open space and affordable housing.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 9 Abstain: 1)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    that the proposal would result in the unacceptable and avoidable loss of trees protected by Tree Preservation order and is contrary to Policy G13 (Trees Woodland and Development) of the South Ribble Local Plan

2.    the proposed development would result in piecemeal development which would not be integrated with development of the wider site ‘S’ (land off Brindle Road) allocated for residential development.  Access into the site should be from the wider Site S and not through Cottage Gardens.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D1 (Allocation of housing land of the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    the proposed development by virtue of access from Cottage Gardens rather than Site S would result in loss of residential amenity to existing Cottage Garden residents. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Speakers: 2 objectors and the Agent.

Address: Land at Cottage Gardens

                 Bamber Bridge

Applicant: Dorbcrest Homes

                   The Old Carnegie Library

                   Ormskirk Road

                   Pemberton

                   Wigan

                   WN5 9DQ

Development: Erection of 11 dwellings with associated works.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Barrie Yates, seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson, that the application be refused.

Upon being taken to the vote, it was RESOLVED (For: 9 Abstain: 1) that the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    that the proposal would result in the unacceptable and avoidable loss of trees protected by Tree Preservation order and is contrary to Policy G13 (Trees Woodland and Development) of the South Ribble Local Plan

2.    the proposed development would result in piecemeal development which would not be integrated with development of the wider site ‘S’ (land off Brindle Road) allocated for residential development.  Access into the site should be from the wider Site S and not through Cottage Gardens.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D1 (Allocation of housing land of the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    the proposed development by virtue of access from Cottage Gardens rather than Site S would result in loss of residential amenity to existing Cottage Garden residents. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 9 Abstain: 1)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the application; and

2.    the decision be delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure public open space.

Speakers: None

Address: Land between Lyme Road and The Cawsey

                 Penwortham

Applicant: Morris Homes

Development: Proposed development for the erection of 12 dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping (amended plan and description).

RESOLVED: (For: 9 Abstain: 1)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the application; and

2.    the decision be delegated to the Planning Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee upon successful completion of a legal agreement to secure public open space.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Speakers: None

Address: 14a Liverpool Road

                 Penwortham

Applicant: Michelle McKiernan

Development: Variation of conditions no. 9 and 10 of planning approval 07/2019/7949/FUL to allow for use of outdoor area until 8pm.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Speakers: None

Address: Land off Shaw Brook Road and Altcar Lane

                 Leyland

Applicant: Redrow Homes Ltd.

Development: Variation of condition 2 (plan numbers) of planning permission 07/2018/1674/REM amendments including addition of rear conservatories.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Speakers: Representative of the Applicant (Mr Simon Artiss)

Address: Test Track

                 Aston Way

                 Moss Side Industrial Estate

                 Leyland

Applicant: Barratt Homes (Manchester)

Development: Removal of obsolete bridge on Test Track redevelopment requires embankment removal and site re-profiling.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the application; and

2.    the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Housing in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure a financial contribution to monitor and support the development, implementation and review of the Full Travel Plan for a period of up to 5 years.

Speakers: Ward Councillor Jacky Alty and a representative of the Agent (Ms Serena Page)

Address: Land to the rear of Lancaster House

                 Centurion Way

                 Farington

Applicant: Gleave Partnership Ltd.

Agent: Ms Hannah Thomas-Davies

             6 New Bridge Street

             London

Development: Erection of a 4-storey decked vehicle storage facility (552 van parking bays and 1 car parking bay) and laying out of hard standing for vehicle storage at ground level including cycle parking, vehicle barriers, welfare facility and entry gatehouse with ancillary infrastructure.

Members of the Planning Committee concurred with many of Councillor Jacky Alty’s representations and requested that the Applicant work with Councillor Alty, as ward councilor for the application site, to address the issues raised.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the application; and

2.    the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Housing in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure a financial contribution to monitor and support the development, implementation and review of the Full Travel Plan for a period of up to 5 years.