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.

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.

Councillor Jon Hesketh declared a prejudicial interest in item 8 – Ribble Kirn Farm, Skip Lane, Hutton.

Held on Thursday, 4 June 2020, to be signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the last meeting, held on Thursday, 4 June 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 that the case by Wainhomes against the Planning Inspector’s dismissal of the Chain House Lane application had been heard by the Administrative Court.

A decision was expected within 7-10 days.

Members are asked to approve the suspension of Standing Order 34.1 as set out in the Council Procedure Rules:

34.1 Whenever a planning application is dealt with by Planning Committee the procedure that will ordinarily be followed is that:-

(i) Up to five members of the public who wish to speak against an application will be allowed to speak. Each will have up to four minutes in which to state their case.

(ii) Up to five members of the public who wish to speak in favour of an application will then be allowed to speak. Again each will have up to four minutes in which to state their case.

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: 10 No: 2)

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: (Yes: 10 No: 2)

That

1.    the application be approved subject to conditions and;

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

Speakers: 3 objectors, ward councillor John Rainsbury (through a written statement), and the Agent.

Address: Land at Oldfield and Long Meadow

                Oldfield

                Much Hoole

Applicant: Applethwaite Ltd.

Agent: Mr Matthew Wyatt

             PWA Planning

 2 Lockside Office Park

 Lockside Road

 Preston

 PR2 2YS

Development: Erection of 14 no. adaptable, accessible bungalows for over 55 age group

RESOLVED: (Yes: 10 No: 2)

That

1.    the application be approved subject to conditions and;

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That prior approval not be required.

Councillor Jon Hesketh left the meeting for the duration of this item and did not participate in the vote.

Speakers: None

Address: Ribble Kirn Farm

                 Skip Lane

                 Hutton

Applicant: Mr Jon Hesketh

Agent: Mr Lee Fenton

             Carrfield

             Ingol Lane

             Hambleton

             FY6 9BJ

Development: Change of use of 1 no. agricultural building to dwelling

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That prior approval not be required.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 11 No: 1)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.

Speakers: the Applicant, and county and parish councillor Michael Green

Address: 80 Stanifield Lane,

                 Farington

                 Leyland

Applicant: Mrs Louise Parkinson

Agent: Mr Mike Palmer

             68 Kingsway

             Penwortham

Development: Change of use of ground floor from shop (Use Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) together with alterations to shop front

RESOLVED: (Yes: 11 No: 1)

That the application be approved subject to conditions.