Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, welcomed members of the public to the meeting, introduced the committee and explained that the meeting was being livestreamed to YouTube.

Apologies for absence were received for the following:

·       Councillor Mary Green – substituted by Councillor Damian Bretherton.

·       Councillor Will Adams – substituted by Councillor Colin Sharples.

·       Councillor Mal Donoghue

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.

No interests were declared.

To be agreed as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

Resolved: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 8 December 2022, be approved as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

Planning Manager, Steven Brown updated the committee on two recent appeal decisions.

The first related to the refusal of permission in principle for two dwellings on Royalty Avenue, New Longton. The Inspector referenced limited infilling in villages being acceptable in his decision and that the proposed dwellings would form a continuous village area. He therefore concluded it would be not be inappropriate development in the greenbelt and granted planning permission.

The second related the former Windmill hotel, Preston New Road, Mellor Brook. The application for a convenience store and petrol filling station, having previously been refused by committee, was the subject of a hearing last year. The Inspector wasn’t averse to the design or configuration but concluded that the proposed activity on site would lead to the material harm to the amenity of nearby residential properties and dismissed the appeal.

Report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

Application approved with conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Registered speakers: None

Address: 4 Parklands Close

               Penwortham

               Preston

               Lancashire

               PR1 0QN

Applicant: Peter and Debbie Jones

Agent: Mr John Davis Consultants

           56A Liverpool Road

           Penwortham

           Preston

           PR1 0DQ

Development: Part single, part two storey side/rear extension

(amended description)

The officer’s recommendation to approve with conditions was proposed by Councillor James Flannery and seconded by Councillor Chris Lomax. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( Unanimously)

that the application be approved with conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

Application refused for the following reasons:

1)    The proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012-2026 as the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing supply.

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 2012-2026 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.

Registered speakers: Councillors Michael Green and Karen Walton and the applicant’s agent.

Address: Bridgend

               Church Lane

               Whitestake

Applicant: Lanley Developments Ltd

                 Lynton House

                 Ackhurst Park

                 Foxhole Road

                 Chorley

Agent: Mr Joshua Hellawell

           PWA Planning

           Lockside Road

           Preston

Development: Outline Application for the erection of 7no. dwellings (access only).

The officer’s recommendation to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Barrie Yates and seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( Unanimously)

that the application be refused for the following reasons:

1)    The proposal by virtue of its nature, scale and degree of permanence would be contrary to Policy G3 of the South Ribble Local Plan 2012-2026 as the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing supply.

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 2012-2026 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 Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

Application approved with conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Registered speakers: None

Address: Land To The East Of Penwortham Priory,

               Technology College,

               Crow Hills Road,

               Penwortham,

               Preston,

               Lancashire PR1 0JE

Applicant: Mr Neil Martin

Development: Installation of an air handling unit and two air source heat pumps together with the erection of a 3m high security fence

The officer’s recommendation to approve with conditions was proposed by Councillor James Flannery and seconded by Councillor Barrie Yates. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( Unanimously)

that the application be approved with conditions outlined within the officer’s report.

Report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development attached.

Application approved in principle.

Registered speakers: the applicants agent.

Address: Land North side of Preston New Road,

               Samlesbury

               Lancashire

Applicant: Mr Ken Coupe

                 Hulster Farm

                 Nabs Head Lane

                 Samlesbury

                 Preston PR50UQ

Agent: Andrew Coney – P Wilson & Company

           Burlington House

           10 Ribbleton Place

           Preston PR13NA

Development: Application in Principle for the erection of up to 6 bungalows

An amendment to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith and seconded by Councillor James Flannery. The amendment was subsequently lost ( For: 4 Against: 7 Abstain: 1)

The officers recommendation to approve was proposed by Councillor Barrie Yates and seconded by Councillor Jon Hesketh. It was subsequently;

Resolved: ( For: 7 Against: 4 Abstain: 1)

that the application be approved in principle.