The Chair, Councillor Caleb Tomlinson, 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 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 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 Barrie Yates declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 6 – Dr Oetker (UK) Ltd., 20 Marathon Place, Moss Side Industrial Estate, Leyland.

Councillor Cliff Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 7 – Lostock St Gerard’s Football Club, Wateringpool Lane, Lostock Hall.

Councillor Michael Green declared a personal interest in Item 8 – Land off Shaw Brook and Altcar Lane, Leyland.

Held on Wednesday, 18 December 2019, to be signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the minutes of the last meeting, held on Wednesday, 18 December 2019, be signed as a correct record by the Chair.

An update will be provided at the meeting.

There were none to report.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That

1.    members are minded to approve the application subject to the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure off-site highway works.

2.    the decision to approve condition number 19 be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property following consultation with the Portfolio Holder, the Chair of Planning Committee, ward councillors, a member of the Liberal Democrat group and neighbouring residents.

Councillor Barrie Yates left the meeting.

Speakers: 3 objectors, Ward Councillor Michael Green and a representative of the Applicant.

Address: Dr Oetker (UK) Limited, 20 Marathon Place, Moss Side Industrial Estate, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7QN.

Applicant: Dr Oetker UK Ltd.

Agent: Mr Michael Chrich, Meller Ltd., The Lace Mill, 42-44 Derby Road, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3NJ

Development: Erection of a two-storey production extension (Class B2), link buildings, link bridge and plant room (Class B2), warehouse building (Class B8). Drivers amenity block following demolition of an existing warehouse and high tower. Additional car parking and cycle storage off Comet Road. Pedestrian link from Longmeanygate to Marathon Place repositioned by 10m west.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Flannery, seconded by Councillor Martin, that the application be approved subject to the successful completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure off-site highway works and that the decision to approve condition number 19 be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property following consultation with the Portfolio Holder, the Chair of Planning Committee, ward councillors, a member of the Liberal Democrat group and neighbouring residents.

Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED (Unanimously) that the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined above.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the application be approved subject to conditions outlined in the report, additional conditions outlined on the update sheet and an amendment to Condition 6 to state that ‘the site shall not be used for any other purpose than a sports ground e.g. fair, concert unless agreed in writing.’

Councillor Cliff Hughes left the meeting. Councillor Barrie Yates returned.

Speakers: 5 supporters

Address: Lostock St Gerard’s Football Club, Wateringpool Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire.

Applicant: Mrs Catherine Southworth

Development: Formation of new football pitch, installation of 4m high retractable netting and creation of additional car park with 50no spaces.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Phil Smith, seconded by Councillor Jon Hesketh, that the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report, the signing of Certificate B, additional conditions outlined on the update sheet and an amendment to Condition 6 to state that ‘the site shall not be used for any other purpose than a sports ground e.g. fair, concert unless agreed in writing.’

Upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED (Unanimously) that the application be approved subject to conditions outlined above. 

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Councillor Hughes returned to the meeting.

Speakers: County Councillor Michael Green and the Applicant (Mr Tony Blackwell of Redrow Homes Lancashire Ltd.)

Address: Land off Shaw Brook Road and Altcar Lane, Leyland, Lancashire

Applicant: Redrow Homes Lancashire Ltd.

Development: Application for reserved matters for residential development for 87 dwellings (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale applied for) 07/2016/0591/OUT

Members queried whether an amendment for the applicant to produce an Employment and Skills Plan for the development may be suitable. Following the meeting, it was confirmed that a condition was placed on the application 07/2018/1674/REM relating to Employment and Skills, of which the details were approved.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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

Speakers: County Councillor Michael Green and the Applicant (Mr Raymond McLaughlin)

Address: Jayne Miller Ltd., 7 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5RU

Applicant: Mr Raymond McLaughlin

Agent: Mr Geoffrey Lee, Lee and Co Solicitors, Hough Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 2SB

Development: Change of use from (Class A1) Retail to (Class A4) Drinking Establishment with external alterations.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

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