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 over Microsoft Teams and livestreamed to YouTube.

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 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.

None.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

There were no appeals to report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be deferred to allow the applicant to provide revised drawings in line with discussions by the committee at the meeting.

Speakers: 3 objectors, Ward Councillor Colin Coulton, County Councillor Graham Gooch, the applicant’s planning consultant and a representative of the agent.

Address: Land to the east of Reynard Close

               Longton

Applicant: Longton Developments Ltd.

Agent: Mr Graham Edge

           Quayside

           Wilderspool Business Park

           Stockton Heath

           Warrington

           WA4 6HL

Development: Erection of 33 new residential units with associated garages and works and new access from Reynard Close.

Councillor Phil Smith proposed refusal, seconded by Councillor Mary Green, on the grounds that the proposed development would be detrimental to neighbouring properties, was of poor design and that the proposal was therefore contrary to Policy G17 in the South Ribble Local Plan.

An amendment to the substantive motion was proposed by Councillor Will Adams, seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson, that the application be deferred to allow the applicant to submit revised drawings based on the discussions of the committee.

A vote on the amendment was taken and subsequently RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be deferred to allow the applicant to provide revised drawings in line with discussions by the committee at the meeting.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Speakers: None

Address: 220A Cocker Road

               Walton Summit Industrial Estate

               Bamber Bridge

               Preston

               PR5 8BP

Applicant: C/o Cassidy + Ashton

Agent: Mr Simon Newall

           7 East Cliff

           Preston

           PR1 3JE

Development: Erection of a side extension including internal mezzanine floor.

Councillor Phil Smith proposed approval of the application, seconded by Councillor Will Adams, and a vote was taken and subsequently

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

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

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

The committee received the South Ribble Local Plan and Central Lancashire Core Strategy Monitoring Reports for the 2019/20 year.

Members were advised that the COVID-19 pandemic had delayed the publication of the 2019/20 Monitoring Reports until now and that reports for the 2020/21 year would be expected in November 2021.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

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

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

This item is for information only.

The committee received a report on an Urgent Decision which had been approved by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee due to time constraints within the committee schedule.

Section 35 of the Council’s constitution permits urgent decisions to be made by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, relevant Cabinet Member or relevant committee Chair and Vice Chair.

Members noted the information.

To be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 4 March 2021 be approved as a correct record.