Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Chair, Councillor Jon Hesketh, welcomed members of the public to the meeting, introduced the committee, and explained the roles of its members and proceedings.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Rebecca Noblet.

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 judgement 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 Ken Jones declared a personal interest in Item 6 – Land at School Lane and Golden Hill Lane – and would not take part in the vote but was able, under the Code of Conduct for Elected Members, to remain in the meeting during the consideration of the application.

Held on Thursday, 7 February 2019, to be signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 7 February 2019 be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

The Director of Planning and Property will provide an update at the meeting.

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

1.    25 Turpin Green Lane, Leyland – dismissed.

2.    Howick Cross Service Station, 248 Liverpool Road, Penwortham – dismissed.

3.    Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge – allowed.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 7 No: 5 Abstain: 2)

That the application be deferred to allow further dialogue to take place with the Applicant regarding design and highways provision.

Speakers: 5 Objectors, Ward Councillor Mick Titherington, Ward and County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson, and the Applicant (Mr Stuart Parks, Property Director for Aldi Stores)

Address: Land at School Lane and Golden Hill Lane, Leyland

Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd

Agent: GVA How Planning, Norfolk House, 7 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW

Development: Erection of single storey food store (Class A1) with associated works and car parking following demolition of existing buildings.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Barrie Yates and seconded by Councillor Peter Mullineaux that the application be deferred to allow further dialogue to take place with the Applicant regarding design and highways provision.

It was requested that a review of how the School Lane and Golden Hill Lane junction would operate with additional right turn traffic from the site be provided by Lancashire County Council Highways.

The vote on the Amended Motion was Yes: 7, No: 5 and Abstain: 2 and the Chair declared that the Amended Motion was carried.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: 36 Howick Cross Lane, Penwortham

Applicant: Mr E Rampling

Agent: Mr J Mulkerrin, 250 Dill Hall Lane, Accrington, BB5 4DG

Development: First floor side extension above existing garage

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed development would result in piecemeal development which would not integrate well with the wider proposal for the comprehensive development of ‘Site W’. The proposal is therefore contrary to the requirements of Policy C3 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    The submission fails to demonstrate that a residential development can be accommodated on the site without appearing ‘shoe-horned in’, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Core Strategy and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    The submission fails to demonstrate that a residential development on the site can be accessed without resulting in an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The proposal is therefore contrary to para. 109 of the NPPF and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

4.    No evidence has been provided to demonstrate why discharge options, specifically into the ground (infiltration), to a surface water body or a surface water sewer, cannot be utilised. Therefore the proposed drainage strategy is contrary to Policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and the Planning Practice Guidance hierarchy.

5.    The submission fails to demonstrate that the development would not present a surface water drainage risk that could lead to flooding on-site and/or off-site. Therefore the proposal is contrary to the requirements of Policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy, the NPPF and the Planning Practice Guidance hierarchy.

Speakers: Councillor Michael Green

Address: Land at 448 Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6PJ

Applicant: Mr and Mrs Mark and Denise Chamberlain

Agent: Mr David Poole, Hollandia, Greta Urswick, Ulverston, LA12 0SP

Development: Outline application for residential development of 12no. dwellings with all matters reserved.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed development would result in piecemeal development which would not integrate well with the wider proposal for the comprehensive development of ‘Site W’. The proposal is therefore contrary to the requirements of Policy C3 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

2.    The submission fails to demonstrate that a residential development can be accommodated on the site without appearing ‘shoe-horned in’, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 17 of the Core Strategy and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

3.    The submission fails to demonstrate that a residential development on the site can be accessed without resulting in an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The proposal is therefore contrary to para. 109 of the NPPF and Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan.

4.    No evidence has been provided to demonstrate why discharge options, specifically into the ground (infiltration), to a surface water body or a surface water sewer, cannot be utilised. Therefore the proposed drainage strategy is contrary to Policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and the Planning Practice Guidance hierarchy.

5.    The submission fails to demonstrate that the development would not present a surface water drainage risk that could lead to flooding on-site and/or off-site. Therefore the proposal is contrary to the requirements of Policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy, the NPPF and the Planning Practice Guidance hierarchy.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 13 No: 0 Abstain: 1)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Speakers: None

Address: 51 Kilngate, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5UW

Applicant: Ms Natalie Worden

Development: Erection of 1.8 metre high boundary fence to side and part rear in new position.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 13 No: 0 Abstain: 1)

That the application be approved with conditions.

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Yes: 12 No: 2)

1.    That the application be approved subject to the conditions.

2.    That the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure commuted sums for off-site public open space; for the management and maintenance of on-site public space and to secure the affordable housing tenure split.

Speakers: 2 Objectors, 1 Supporter and the Applicant (Mr Mark Cox, Morris Homes North Ltd)

Address: Land off Wateringpool Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire

Applicant: Morris Homes North Ltd

Development: Application for residential development of 22 no dwellings and associated works

RESOLVED: (Yes: 12 No: 2)

1.    That the application be approved subject to conditions.

2.    That the decision be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee upon the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure commuted sums for off-site public open space; for the management and maintenance of on-site public space and to secure the affordable housing tenure split.