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.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Jon Hesketh and Councillor Peter Mullineaux acted as substitute.

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.

A query was raised as to whether all committee members should declare interests in item 6 – Clifton House, The Vineyard, Walton-le-Dale – as they had previously voted on an application at this site.

In response, the Senior Solicitor advised that the application on the agenda was separate to previous applications for the site and that it was for individual members to decide whether they had a closed mind to the application, in which case they should declare a prejudicial interest and not participate in the vote.

Councillor Barrie Yates consequently declared a non-prejudicial interest in item 6 but would remain in the meeting for the duration of the item.

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

Resolved: (For: 11 Abstain: 2)

For: Councillors Flannery, Mary Green, Hancock, Lomax, Moon, Sharples, Phil Smith, Caleb Tomlinson, Watson and Yates

Abstain: Councillors Adams and Mullineaux

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 9 September 2021 be approved as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

The Head of Development Management informed the committee of one appeal which had been allowed by the Planning Inspector, relating to land adjacent to The Oaks, Potters Lane, Samlesbury.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved:

That

1.    Members are minded to approve the application, subject to the imposition of conditions and

2.    that the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Development in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a legal agreement to ensure the extant planning permission Ref: 4/3/3915 and the Lawful Development Certificate Ref: 07/2012/0672/CLU are not implemented further.

Speaker(s): 1 supporter and a representative of the Applicant

Address: Clifton House

                 The Vineyard

                 Walton-le-Dale

                 Preston

                 PR5 4PR

Applicant: Mr Iain Fowler

Development: Erection of a bungalow and detached double garage.

An amendment was proposed by Councillor Mary Green, seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson, to refuse the application which was lost (For: 6 Against: 7)

For: Councillors Mary Green, Moon, Mullineaux, Phil Smith, Watson and Yates

Against: Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Hancock, Lomax, Sharples and Caleb Tomlinson.

The officer recommendation to the approve the application was proposed by Councillor James Flannery and seconded by Councillor Chris Lomax. Upon being put to the vote, it was subsequently

Resolved: (For: 7 Against: 6)

For: Councillors Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Hancock, Lomax, Sharples and Caleb Tomlinson

Against: Councillors Mary Green, Moon, Mullineaux, Phil Smith, Watson and Yates

That

1.    Members are minded to approve the application, subject to the imposition of conditions and

2.    that the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Development in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a legal agreement to ensure the extant planning permission Ref: 4/3/3915 and the Lawful Development Certificate Ref: 07/2012/0672/CLU are not implemented further.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved:

That the decision be deferred to allow for a meeting between officers and the Applicant to discuss options to resolve issues identified by the Planning Committee including parking, servicing and HGV deliveries.

Speaker(s): 2 objectors, 1 supporter, Ward Councillor Keith Martin, and the Applicant

Address: The Shampan Indian Restaurant

                 97 Pope Lane

                 Penwortham

                 Preston

                 PR1 9DB

Applicant: CCPI Ltd.

Agent: Mr R Raja

            Princess House

            62 Princess Street

            Wigan

            WN3 4HW

Development: Proposed 3no retail units and 1no hot food takeaway, following demolition of existing buildings

An amendment was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith and seconded by Councillor Gareth Watson to approve the application with an additional condition to restrict HGV deliveries on Sundays which was lost (For: 3 Against: 10) 

For: Councillors Mullineaux, Phil Smith and Watson

Against: Councillors Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Mary Green, Hancock, Lomax, Moon, Sharples, Caleb Tomlinson and Yates.

A separate amendment was proposed by Councillor James Flannery, seconded by Councillor Will Adams, to defer the application. Upon being put to the vote it was subsequently

Resolved: (For: 12 Against: 1)

For: Councillors Adams, Donoghue, Flannery, Mary Green, Hancock, Lomax, Moon, Sharples, Phil Smith, Caleb Tomlinson, Watson and Yates

Against: Councillor Mullineaux

That the decision be deferred to allow for a meeting between officers and the Applicant to discuss options to resolve issues identified by the Planning Committee including parking, servicing and HGV deliveries.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved:

That delegated authority to vary the Section 106 Agreement to provide for a commuted sumin lieu of the 20% on site affordable dwellings be granted.

Speaker(s): None

Address: Land off Shaw Brook Road and Altcar Lane

               Leyland

               Lancashire

Applicant: Redrow Homes Lancashire Ltd.

Development: Variation to the Section 106 Agreement to provide for a commuted sum in lieu of affordable dwellings on site Ref: 07/2016/0591/OUT

The officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Caroline Moon, seconded by Councillor Will Adams, and subsequently

Resolved: (Unanimously)

That delegated authority to vary the Section 106 Agreement to provide for a commuted sumin lieu of the 20% on site affordable dwellings be granted.

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.

Speaker(s): None

Address: Kingsmead Stables

               Bee Lane

               Penwortham

               PR1 9TT

Applicant: Danielle Ryder

Agent: Mr Luke Banks

           Burlington House

           Ribblesdale Place

           Preston

           PR1 3NA

Development: Retrospective application for the siting of 3 no. containers used for stabling facilities, a timber stable block and storage of a touring caravan.

The officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Will Adams, seconded by Councillor Caroline Moon, and subsequently

Resolved: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report.