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 with members taking part remotely from home and the public able to watch via a livestream to YouTube.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Will Adams.

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.

To be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

An amendment was requested to minute number 114 to reflect that members had requested that further information on air quality levels in South Ribble be provided to the committee.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the previous meeting be signed as a correct record by the Chair subject to an amendment to minute number 114.

To be noted.

The committee received two reports of the Assistant Director of Scrutiny and Democratic Services which provided information on planning decisions taken in April 2020.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all council meetings were cancelled between 16 March and 4 June 2020. To maintain efficiency within the decision-making process, the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee, used urgency powers as set out under Standing Order 35 of the council’s Procedure Rules to decide on several planning matters.

The reports were noted.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Director of Planning and Property informed the committee of three appeals which had been referred to the Planning Inspector, relating to:

·         106 Station Road, Bamber Bridge – appeal dismissed

·         Hiltons Farm, 2 Jane Lane, Midge Hall – appeal dismissed

·         83 Alpine Avenue, Lostock Hall – appeal dismissed

Members were also informed that Wainhomes’ appeal against the Planning Inspector’s dismissal of the Chain House Lane application would be heard by the Administrative Court in Manchester on 17 June 2020.

To maintain efficiency during this virtual meeting, it was deemed necessary for Standing Order 34.1 of the council’s constitution, which allows for up to five members of the public who wish to speak against an application and up to five members of the public who wish to speak in favour of an application to state their case, to be waived.

Alternative arrangements to allow up to three objectors and up to three supporters per application were proposed. Members of the public were requested to register their interest in speaking at the meeting via email to Democratic Services by noon two working days before the meeting.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 9 No: 3)

That Standing Order 34.1 of the council’s constitution be waived for the duration of the meeting.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the applications be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: 1 objector and the applicant’s agent (Mr Rob Harrison)

Address: Fleetwood Hall Farm

                 Roach Road

                 Samlesbury

                 Lancashire

                 PR5 0UA

Applicant: Miss Gleave

Agent: Mr Rob Harrison

             Burlington House

             10-11 Ribblesdale Place

             Preston

             PR1 3NA

Development: Erection of an indoor horse training arena and outdoor manége (07/2020/0076/FUL) and erection of a mono pitch lean-to building containing 15 stables, storage areas, welfare facilities and effluent store (07/2020/0077/FUL)

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the applications 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: None

Address: 24 Chapel Brow

                 Leyland

                 Lancashire

                 PR25 3NE

Applicant: Mr Michael Seddon

Development: Change of use of ground floor from shop (Class A1) to drinking establishment (Class A4)

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.