Agenda for Planning Committee on Thursday, 10th June, 2021, 6.00 pm
Agenda, decisions and minutes
- Attendance details
- Agenda frontsheet PDF 259 KB View agenda as DOC
- Agenda reports pack
- Additional representations to item 7 PDF 302 KB
- Addendums to Items 6 and 10 PDF 646 KB
- Addendum to Item 8 PDF 494 KB
- Additional addendum to item 6 PDF 275 KB
- Printed decisions PDF 128 KB View decisions as DOC
- Printed minutes PDF 250 KB View minutes as DOC
Venue: Shield Room, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland PR25 1DH
Contact: Charlotte Lynch Email: charlotte.lynch@southribble.gov.uk
Media
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Welcome and Introduction 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 and held with COVID-secure measures in place. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: None. |
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Declarations of Interest 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. Minutes: Councillor Jon Hesketh declared a prejudicial interest in item 7 – 5 East Square, Longton – and would not take part in the vote.
Councillor Christine Melia declared a personal interest in item 9 – 249b Station Road, Bamber Bridge.
Councillor James Flannery declared a personal interest in item 11 – Taps and Wine Bar, 2 Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale. |
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Minutes of meeting Thursday, 29 April 2021 of Planning Committee PDF 148 KB To be approved for signing by the Chair. Minutes: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the minutes of the meeting, held on Thursday, 29 April 2021, be approved for signing by the Chair. |
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Appeal Decisions An update will be provided at the meeting. Minutes: The Head of Development Management informed the committee of two appeals which had been dismissed by the Planning Inspector, relating to Grove Cottage, Slater Lane, Leyland and Tusons Farm, Gill Lane, Longton. |
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07/2020/00774/FUL - Turbary House Nursery, Chain House Lane, Whitestake PDF 697 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED: (For: 12 Against: 1)
For: Councillors Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Hancock, Hesketh, Lomax, Melia, Moon, Phil Smith, Caleb Tomlinson, Watson and Yates
Against: Councillor Mary Green
That the application be deferred to allow further discussion with the applicant on the removal or reduction in the number of touring caravan pitches as a consequence of approximately 50% of the current site location being permitted for agricultural use. Minutes: Speakers: 3 objectors, Councillor Margaret Smith (ward councilor), Councillor Michael Green (neighbouring ward councillor) and the Agent.
Address: Turbary House Nursery Chain House Lane Whitestake Preston PR4 4LB
Applicant: Mr Paul Kenworthy
Agent: Mr Daniel Hughes 2 Lockside Office Park Lockside Road Preston PR2 2YS
Development: Proposed redevelopment for open storage (use class B8), caravan storage (use class B8), caravan site including erection of ancillary building (Sui Generis) and recreation (use class E), change of use of existing building to workshop/storage (use class B2/B8) and ancillary caravan site/recreation use (Sui Generis), retention of existing building for log store and processing (class E), siting of static caravan as ancillary office to existing birds of prey centre (Sui Generis) and the retrospective reinstatement of a former track to access the site.
An amended motion was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith, seconded by Councillor Barrie Yates, that the application be deferred to allow further discussion with the applicant on the removal or reduction in the number of touring caravan pitches as a consequence of approximately 50% of the current site location being permitted for agricultural use.
A vote on the amendment was taken and it was subsequently RESOLVED (For: 12 Against: 1)
For: Councillors Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Hancock, Hesketh, Lomax, Melia, Moon, Phil Smith, Caleb Tomlinson, Watson and Yates
Against: Councillor Mary Green
That the application be deferred for the reason stated. |
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07/2021/00481/FUL - 5 East Square, Longton PDF 383 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Additional documents: Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be refused because the scale and siting of the proposed dwelling would have a detrimental impact upon adjacent residential properties by undue loss of privacy, overshadowing and would appear overbearing. As such the proposal is contrary to Policy B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.
Minutes: Councillor Jon Hesketh left the meeting for the duration of this item and did not take part in the vote.
Speakers: None
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 bungalow with access off Long Croft (resubmission of 07/2020/00788/FUL)
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be refused because the scale and siting of the proposed dwelling would have a detrimental impact upon adjacent residential properties by undue loss of privacy, overshadowing and would appear overbearing. As such the proposal is contrary to Policy B1 and G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.
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07/2021/00226/FUL - 91 Hennel Lane, Walton-le-Dale PDF 899 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Additional documents: Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. Minutes: Councillor Jon Hesketh returned to the meeting.
Speakers: the Agent
Address: 91 Hennel Lane Walton-le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 4LE
Applicant: Priory Group
Agent: Tetra Tech Planning 90 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6DP
Development: Change of use from six-person care home (Class C3) to seven-person care home (Class C2), demolition of existing single-storey detached garage and erection of single-storey detached building to provide additional care home accommodation with additional car parking spaces.
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report and the amended condition detailed in the addendum. |
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07/2021/00205/FUL - 249b Station Road, Bamber Bridge PDF 382 KB
Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. Minutes: Speakers: None
Address: 249b Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6LD
Applicant: Ashvestments Limited
Agent: Fish Associates Limited 216 St George Street Bolton
Development: Change of use from retail (class A1) to a bar (Sui Generis) together with alterations to front elevation (amended layout and description).
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. |
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07/2021/00391/FUL - Runshaw College, Langdale Road, Leyland PDF 536 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Additional documents: Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. Minutes: Speakers: Councillor Alan Ogilvie (ward councillor)
Address: Runshaw College Langdale Road Leyland
Applicant: Claire Russell
Agent: Maria Buenaventura Day Architecture Studio 1 77 Deansgate Manchester
Development: Erection of a new building to accommodate T-level teaching space, with ancillary works.
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. |
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07/2021/00334/FUL - Taps and Wine Bar, 2 Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale PDF 348 KB
Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report but with the removal of conditions 3 and 4. Minutes: Speakers: Councillor Peter Mullineaux (ward councillor) and the Applicant.
Address: Taps and Wine Bar 2 Chorley Road Walton-le-Dale Preston
Applicant: Mr Sean O’Hagan
Development: Retrospective change of use of external front area to part of drinking establishment and to provide for seating, outdoor heating, lighting, canopy attached to fence screen, retractable awning and 1.5m high screen to front boundary.
An amended motion was proposed by Councillor Barrie Yates, seconded by Councillor Chris Lomax, that the application be approved subject to conditions set out in the report but with the removal of conditions 3 and 4.
A vote was subsequently taken and it was RESOLVED (Unanimously) that the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report but with the removal of conditions 3 and 4. |
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07/2021/00155/HOH - 80 Alder Drive, Hoghton PDF 286 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. Minutes: Speakers: None
Address: 80 Alder Drive Hoghton PR5 0AE
Applicant: Mrs Laura Walmsley
Development: Single storey extension to rear
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report. |
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South Ribble Validation Checklist - Updated 2021 PDF 132 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the updated South Ribble Validation Checklist be endorsed by the Planning Committee and used for development management purposes. Minutes: The Planning Committee received a report of the Director of Planning and Development which sought approval of the Validation Criteria for Planning Applications document.
The document had recently been updated to reflect changes in legislation and to be more user-friendly for applicants and/or agents when submitting an application.
Members welcomed the update and the improvements it would create in the effectiveness and efficiency of the planning service.
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That the updated South Ribble Validation Checklist be endorsed by the Planning Committee and used for development management purposes. |
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Amendment to Scheme of Delegation for Planning Applications PDF 141 KB Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached. Decision: RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That
1. the Scheme of Delegation be amended so that, in the circumstances described, planning applications will only need to be referred to Planning Committee where the applicant or agent is related to a South Ribble Borough Council employee or elected member who is directly involved in the decision-making process; and
2. Planning Committee recommend to Full Council that this change be made to the relevant part of the Constitution. Minutes: The Planning Committee received a report of the Director of Planning and Development which outlined proposals to amend the scheme of delegation for planning applications where the applicant and/or agent is related to an officer or member of the council.
Currently, all applications of this nature are referred to the Planning Committee which has led to a large volume of small-scale planning applications being dealt with by the full Planning Committee, thereby resulting in larger agendas and longer meeting durations.
It was therefore proposed that the scheme of delegation be amended so that, in the circumstances described, planning applications would only be referred to the Planning Committee where the applicant and/or agent is related to an officer directly involved in the decision-making process.
Members queried whether applications where the applicant and/or agent is, or is related to, a member would still be referred to the Planning Committee. In response, it was confirmed that this would remain the practice.
RESOLVED: (Unanimously)
That
1. the Scheme of Delegation be amended so that, in the circumstances described, planning applications will only need to be referred to Planning Committee where the applicant or agent is related to a South Ribble Borough Council employee or elected member who is directly involved in the decision-making process; and
2. Planning Committee recommend to Full Council that this change be made to the relevant part of the Constitution. |