Agenda, decisions and draft 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 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.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the previous meeting held, Thursday 2 July 2020, be agreed for signing as a correct record by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Director of Planning and Property informed committee about the appeal for 25 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland. The Planning Inspector confirmed that the applicant’s appeal had been allowed. The Inspector decided that the proposed extension would have no adverse effect on the occupants of neighbouring properties, contrary to the findings of the council.

The Director of Planning and Property also advised the committee that no decision had yet been received on the Chain House Lane application.

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.

The Chair advised the committee, that due to the changes in the constitution which had been ratified at full Council, there was no longer a need to waive Standing Order 34.1.

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 Green Belt in Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan. The proposed development of nine dwellings on a parcel of land approximately 0.98 hectare, outside the settlement boundary of Walmer Bridge would be contrary to the Green Belt designation and is not classed as limited infilling in villages. Therefore, the proposal would not meet the exception (e) of paragraph 145 of the NPPF or exception (e) of Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    The proposal would introduce residential development into an open, green area which would be contrary to Policy 134 of the NPPF which seeks to safeguard the countryside in the Green Belt from encroachment.

3.    The proposed changes to the access lane and increase in the number of vehicle movements would create an unacceptable impact upon the residential amenity of the residents of even no’s 20 to 40 Rockburgh Crescent and would require the removal of trees and two areas of hedgerows. These aspects of the proposal would not respect the character of the area and proposed changes would not be of an adoptable standard. Therefore, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy G17 (b) (c) and (e) of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Speakers: The applicant’s agent, Mrs Sophie Marshall.

Address:        Tusons Farm

Gill Lane

Longton

Preston

Lancashire

PR4 5GN

Applicant:      Mr V Fitzell

Agent :            Mrs Sophie Marshall

Hamill House

112-116 Chorley New Road

Bolton BL1 4DH

Development: Outline application for 9 no. detached dwellings and garages (access applied for only)

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The application site is allocated as Green Belt in Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan. The proposed development of nine dwellings on a parcel of land approximately 0.98 hectare, outside the settlement boundary of Walmer Bridge would be contrary to the Green Belt designation and is not classed as limited infilling in villages. Therefore, the proposal would not meet the exception (e) of paragraph 145 of the NPPF or exception (e) of Policy G1 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    The proposal would introduce residential development into an open, green area which would be contrary to Policy 134 of the NPPF which seeks to safeguard the countryside in the Green Belt from encroachment.

3.    The proposed changes to the access lane and increase in the number of vehicle movements would create an unacceptable impact upon the residential amenity of the residents of even no’s 20 to 40 Rockburgh Crescent and would require the removal of trees and two areas of hedgerows. These aspects of the proposal would not respect the character of the area and proposed changes would not be of an adoptable standard. Therefore, the proposed development would be contrary to Policy G17 (b) (c) and (e) of the South Ribble Local Plan.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (YES: 5 NO: 5)

Following the Chair’s casting vote, Members agreed to defer the application on the basis of ambiguity and outstanding concerns surrounding; access to the development, drainage concerns and the condition of the tree’s proposed to be felled.

Speakers: 1 Objector

Address:        Land At Cottage Gardens

Bamber Bridge

Applicant:      Dorbcrest Homes

The Old Carnegie Library

Ormskirk Road

Pemberton

Wigan

WN5 9DQ

Development: Erection of 11 dwellings with associated works.

An amended motion was proposed by Councillor James Flannery, seconded by Councillor Keith Martin, to defer the application on the basis of ambiguity and outstanding concerns surrounding; access to the development, drainage concerns and the condition of the tree’s proposed to be felled.

RESOLVED: (YES: 5 NO: 5)

Following the Chair’s casting vote, Members agreed to defer the application on the basis of ambiguity and outstanding concerns surrounding; access to the development, drainage concerns and the condition of the tree’s proposed to be felled.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions as outlined within the report.

Speakers: Councillor Michael Green

Address:        Plot 6000 South Rings Business Park

Craven Drive

Bamber Bridge

Preston

Lancashire

PR5 6BZ

Applicant:   Commercial Development Projects Limited

        (CDP Ltd)

Development: Storage and distribution unit (Use Class B8) with associated offices (Use Class B1a), electricity substation, car parking and service yard.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions as outlined within the report.