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.

None.

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.

Councillors Will Adams and Harry Hancock declared personal interests in item 11 – Penwortham Arts Centre, The Venue, Liverpool Road, Penwortham over the course of the meeting.

To be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 12 November 2020 be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

To be approved as a correct record.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda due to the adjournment of the meeting on Thursday, 10 December 2020.

An update will be provided at the meeting if applicable.

There were none to report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    the application site is allocated as Safeguarded Land through Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan. The proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan, to which substantial weight should attach. The Council can demonstrate a 5-year housing supply, which should be calculated against the Local Housing Need figure of 191 d/pa. Applying the tilted balance, the proposal does not constitute sustainable development. Material considerations do not justify the conflict with the development plan; and

2.    the proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan as the development would harm the ability of the Council to manage the comprehensive development of the area. Therefore, the scheme would not amount to a sustainable form of development.

Speakers: 4 objectors, Councilor Karen Walton (ward councillor) and Councillor Michael Green (neighbouring ward councillor)

Address: Land to the rear of Oakdene

                 Chain House Lane

                 Whitestake

Applicant: Wainhomes (North West) Ltd.

Agent: Mr Stephen Harris

             Units 2-4 South Park Court

             Hobson Street

             Macclesfield

             SK11 8BS

Development: Outline permission for up to 100 dwellings with access and associated works.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    the application site is allocated as Safeguarded Land through Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan. The proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan, to which substantial weight should attach. The Council can demonstrate a 5-year housing supply, which should be calculated against the Local Housing Need figure of 191 d/pa. Applying the tilted balance, the proposal does not constitute sustainable development. Material considerations do not justify the conflict with the development plan; and

2.    the proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan as the development would harm the ability of the Council to manage the comprehensive development of the area. Therefore, the scheme would not amount to a sustainable form of development.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    the siting of the proposed dwelling and the relationship of the boundary treatment of the garden areas to Nos. 5 and 6 East Square would appear an incongruous feature in the street scene and, as such, is contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan; and

2.    the scale and siting of the proposed dwelling would have a detrimental impact upon adjacent residential properties by undue loss of private amenity space, privacy, overshadowing and would appear overbearing. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Speakers: 1 objector, Councillor Colin Clark (ward councillor) and Councillor Colin Coulton (ward councillor)

Address: 5 East Square

     Longton

     Lancashire

     PR4 5NL

Applicant:Thomas William Banks

Agent: Christopher Warwick

 104 Mossy Lea Road

 Wrightington

 Wigan

 WN6 9RD

Development: Erection of 1 No. detached two storey dwellinghouse with access off Long Croft.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    the siting of the proposed dwelling and the relationship of the boundary treatment of the garden areas to Nos. 5 and 6 East Square would appear an incongruous feature in the street scene and, as such, is contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan; and

2.    the scale and siting of the proposed dwelling would have a detrimental impact upon adjacent residential properties by undue loss of private amenity space, privacy, overshadowing and would appear overbearing. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Against: 1)

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

Speakers: None

Address: 61 Church Road

     Leyland

     Lancashire

     PR25 3AA

Applicant:Janet Clark

Agent:Mr Alex Karanikolas

   35 Mayfield Avenue

   Adlington

   PR6 9QE

Development: Single storey extension to side and single storey link extension to rear and external modifications.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Against: 1)

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

Address: 78 Hough Lane

                 Leyland

     Lancashire

     PR25 2YB

Applicant: Mr Domenico Chiaramonte – Bella Vieste Ltd.

Development:Change of use from optician shop to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis).

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 8 Against: 4 Abstain: 1)

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

Speakers: None

Address:Penwortham Arts Centre

     The Venue

    Liverpool Road

     Penwortham

     PR1 9XE

Applicant: Penwortham Town Council

Agent:Steve Caswell

Kingsfold Community Centre     Kingsfold Drive

 Penwortham

 PR1 9EQ

Development: Retrospective change of use from library to an arts and community use centre (Sui Generis).

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

A vote on the Substantive Motion was taken and it was subsequently reported that the Substantive Motion was carried (For: 8 Against: 4 Abstain: 1) and the application approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Abstain: 1)

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

Speakers: None

Address: Dunbia Preston Limited

                 Church Road

                 Bamber Bridge

                 Preston

                 PR5 6AL

Applicant: Dunbia

Agent: Mr Phil Scrafton

             The Tithe Barn

             Greenstone Place

             Lincoln

             LN2 1PP

Development: Erection of 1 no. hide shed.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Abstain: 1)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Against: 1)

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

Speakers: None

Address: Land at School Lane and Golden Hill Lane

                 Leyland

Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd.

Agent: Avison Young

             Norfolk House

             7 Norfolk Street

             Manchester

             M2 1DW

Development: Variation of wording of conditions 2 (Approved plans), 7 (Landscaping scheme), 13 (Cycling and motorcycle facilities), 14 (Parking spaces), and 20 (Post-construction review certificate) pursuant to planning permission 07/2018/8309/FUL.

RESOLVED: (For: 12 Against: 1)

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: 71 Bristol Avenue

                 Farington

                 PR25 4GD

Applicant: Mr and Mrs Parkinson

Development: Dormer extension to front forming en-suite.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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